Updated December 2023
Sunscreens
We aren’t testing sunscreens this summer. Sunscreens sold in New Zealand are now regulated under the Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Act and must meet the Australian and New Zealand sunscreen standard, which has requirements for independent testing.
While we’re still campaigning for regular mandatory sunscreen testing we’ve developed a sunscreen database, to help you decide which sunscreen to buy.
Avene
Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+
Model
Type
Lotion
Size
100ml
Claimed SPF
50+
Made in
France
Specifications
Marketed for children
No
Claimed broad spectrum protection
Yes
Active ingredients
Octocrylene 9%, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol 4%, Titanium Dioxide 3.4%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Bemotrinizol 2%
Preservatives
Sorbic Acid
Tested on animals
No
Features
Claimed water resistance
No claim
SPF testing laboratory
Cantor Research Laboratories
Year of SPF testing
2020
Available sizes
100ml
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