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.
Cancer Society of NZ
Everyday Sunscreen Lotion
Model
Type
Lotion
Size
200ml
Claimed SPF
50
Made in
Australia
Specifications
Marketed for children
No
Claimed broad spectrum protection
Yes
Active ingredients
Homosalate 8%, Octocrylene 6%, Octyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.5%, Etylhexyl Triazone 1.3%, Bemotrizinol 1.0%
Preservatives
Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Octanohydroxamic acid
Tested on animals
No
Features
Claimed water resistance
4 hours
SPF testing laboratory
Princeton Consumer Research
Year of SPF testing
2020
Available sizes
100ml, 200ml, 400ml, 1L
Member reviews
Have you used this product? Share your opinion with Consumer members
Great Product
Pros
Easy to apply cream. Works really well for at least the 4 hours claimed.
I burn reasonably easily due to fair skin and have always been well protected when using this product.
Cons
None
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Alistair C.
Used 6 months or more