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Otago Daily Times
12-06-2025
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Study reveals which sunscreens don't meet SPF claims
A new study has found more than half of sunscreens tested didn't reach their SPF claims, including one marked SPF50+ that only clocks an SPF of 4. Australian consumer group Choice took a close look at household sunscreens, including many available in New Zealand, and found that 16 out of the 20 tested didn't meet the mark. While most still provided moderate or high SPF protection, one product – Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50+ Mattifying Zinc Sunscreen – only returned an SPF of 4. Choice tested the sunscreen again at a second lab to confirm this result and got a similar low SPF of 5. This sunscreen is sold in New Zealand for $58. After testing, Choice contacted manufacturers of the sunscreens with their results. Ultra Violette suggested that "human error" or a "mix-up of samples" was a "highly probable scenario", Choice reported on their website. The manufacturer also said that, given the levels of zinc oxide in its Lean Screen sunscreen, an SPF of 4 was scientifically impossible. "We are deeply committed to the health and safety of our customers, rigorously retesting our entire SPF range every two years," Ultra Violette said in a statement to Choice. "Lean Screen has been on the market for five years in 29 countries and we have not received a single substantiated claim of sunburn during use – reinforcing our confidence in the testing we have. If the Choice results were at all feasible, we would have had hundreds of cases of reported sunburn and skin damage while using this product in real life situations." Consumer NZ research and test writer Belinda Castles says the results are worrying given these companies' lack of transparency about when and where their products are tested. 'Sunscreens sold in New Zealand are now regulated under the Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Act 2022 and must meet the Australian and New Zealand sunscreen standard, which has requirements for independent testing," Castles said in a statement releasing the new data on Thursday. "However, when we updated our sunscreens database last year, the companies that market Banana Boat, Bondi Sands, Neutrogena, Nivea and Sun Bum refused to provide this information.' Consumer NZ ran a sunscreen testing programme until 2022. Castles says they had been campaigning for companies to regularly test products to ensure they continue to meet their label claims. 'Our sunscreen research found some companies were relying on test results that are several years old. The latest Choice tests back our call.' Invisible Zinc Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+ tested at 38 in the Australian test. The company told Consumer NZ this product was last tested in 2017. Woolworths Sunscreen SPF50+ Everyday Lotion tested at 27 in the Australian test. The company told Consumer this product was last tested in 2018. The latest Choice test found Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture Lock SPF50+ and Sun Bum Premium Moisturising Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ both tested at SPF40. Consumer's 2021 tests of both these sunscreens also got SPF results in the 40s. SPF is a measure of how effective sunscreen is at protecting your skin from UVB rays. If it takes five minutes of sun exposure for your skin to start burning, applying an SPF 50 sunscreen protects you for 50 times that amount of time – in this case 250 minutes. Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 would protect you – ideally – for 180 minutes. Products tested available in New Zealand SPF results in 50+ La Roche-Posay Anthelios Wet Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ – tested at 72 Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Lotion SPF 50 – tested at 56 Mecca Cosmetica To Save Body SPF 50+ Hydrating Sunscreen – tested at 51 SPF results in the 40s Nivea Sun Kids Ultra Protect and Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ – tested at 41 Nivea Sun Protect and Moisture Lock SPF 50+ Sunscreen – tested at 40 Sun Bum Premium Moisturising Sunscreen Lotion 50+ – tested at 40 SPF results in the 30s Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ – tested at 35 Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Sunscreen – tested at 32 Invisible Zinc Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 – tested at 38 SPF results in the 20s Banana Boat Baby Zinc Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ – tested at 28 Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Body Lotion – tested at 26 Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Lotion SPF 50 – tested at 24 Woolworths Sunscreen Everyday Tube SPF 50+ – tested at 27 SPF results <10 Ultra Violette's Lean Screen SPF 50+ Mattifying Zinc Skinscreen – tested at 4
Scoop
12-06-2025
- Health
- Scoop
11 Sunscreens Sold In New Zealand Didn't Meet SPF Claims, As Revealed By An Australian Test
Press Release – Consumer NZ Consumer NZ research and test writer Belinda Castles says consumers expect sunscreens to protect them. But Castles isnt surprised the protection falls short of whats claimed on the bottle. Australian consumer group Choice's test of household sunscreens has shown 16 out of 20 tested sunscreens didn't meet their SPF claims. These include products sold in New Zealand, including Banana Boat, Nivea and Neutrogena sunscreens. Consumer NZ research and test writer Belinda Castles says consumers expect sunscreens to protect them. But Castles isn't surprised the protection falls short of what's claimed on the bottle. 'Consumer NZ ran a sunscreen testing programme until 2022, and the results found by Choice are consistent with what we've found previously,' she says. The Choice test found: Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture Lock SPF50+ tested at SPF40 Sun Bum Premium Moisturising Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ tested at SPF40. Consumer's 2021 tests of both these sunscreens also got SPF results in the 40s. Banana Boat, Bondi Sands and Neutrogena sunscreens also failed to meet their SPF label claims in both Choice and earlier Consumer testing. While most of the products in the Australian tests still provide moderate or high SPF protection, one product – Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50+ Mattifying Zinc Sunscreen – only returned an SPF of 4. Choice tested the sunscreen again at a second lab to confirm this result and got a similar low SPF of5. This sunscreen is also sold in New Zealand. Castles says the test results for the big sunscreen brands is particularly concerning, given these companies' lack of transparency about when and where their products are tested. 'Sunscreens sold in New Zealand are now regulated under the Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Act 2022 and must meet the Australian and New Zealand sunscreen standard, which has requirements for independent testing. However, when we updated our sunscreens database last year, the companies that market Banana Boat, Bondi Sands, Neutrogena, Nivea and Sun Bum refused to provide this information.' Consumer has also been campaigning for companies to be required to test their sunscreens regularly to ensure the products continue to meet their label claims. 'Our sunscreen research found some companies were relying on test results that are several years old. The latest Choice tests back our call.' Invisible Zinc Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+ tested at 38 in the Australian test. The company told Consumer this product was last tested in 2017. Woolworths Sunscreen SPF50+ Everyday Lotion tested at 27 in the Australian test. The company told Consumer this product was last tested in 2018. Choice is calling on Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration to urgently carry out its own sunscreen compliance testing. Choice has also asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to investigate if any SPF claims are misleading. Consumer will be raising the same issues with New Zealand regulators and the Commerce Commission. Products tested available in New Zealand SPF results in 50+ La Roche-Posay Anthelios Wet Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ – tested at 72 Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Lotion SPF 50 – tested at 56 Mecca Cosmetica To Save Body SPF 50+ Hydrating Sunscreen – tested at 51 SPF results in the 40s Nivea Sun Kids Ultra Protect and Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ – tested at 41 Nivea Sun Protect and Moisture Lock SPF 50+ Sunscreen – tested at 40 Sun Bum Premium Moisturising Sunscreen Lotion 50+ – tested at 40 SPF results in the 30s Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ – tested at 35 Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Sunscreen – tested at 32 Invisible Zinc Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 – tested at 38 SPF results in the 20s Banana Boat Baby Zinc Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ – tested at 28 Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Body Lotion – tested at 26 Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Lotion SPF 50 – tested at 24 Woolworths Sunscreen Everyday Tube SPF 50+ – tested at 27 SPF results <10 <>10 <> Ultra Violette's Lean Screen SPF 50+ Mattifying Zinc Skinscreen – tested at 4 For the full test results, visit CHOICE sunscreen results: In partnership with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, Consumer NZ's sunscreen database allows users to filter sunscreens by factors such as price, water resistance, SPF protection and the last time a sunscreen was tested. For more information about sunscreens, including information about the 150+ sunscreens in our database, visit: Sunscreens | Overview – Consumer NZ: Content Sourced from Original url
Scoop
11-06-2025
- Health
- Scoop
11 Sunscreens Sold In New Zealand Didn't Meet SPF Claims, As Revealed By An Australian Test
Australian consumer group Choice's test of household sunscreens has shown 16 out of 20 tested sunscreens didn't meet their SPF claims. These include products sold in New Zealand, including Banana Boat, Nivea and Neutrogena sunscreens. Consumer NZ research and test writer Belinda Castles says consumers expect sunscreens to protect them. But Castles isn't surprised the protection falls short of what's claimed on the bottle. 'Consumer NZ ran a sunscreen testing programme until 2022, and the results found by Choice are consistent with what we've found previously,' she says. The Choice test found: Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture Lock SPF50+ tested at SPF40 Sun Bum Premium Moisturising Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ tested at SPF40. Consumer's 2021 tests of both these sunscreens also got SPF results in the 40s. Banana Boat, Bondi Sands and Neutrogena sunscreens also failed to meet their SPF label claims in both Choice and earlier Consumer testing. While most of the products in the Australian tests still provide moderate or high SPF protection, one product – Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50+ Mattifying Zinc Sunscreen – only returned an SPF of 4. Choice tested the sunscreen again at a second lab to confirm this result and got a similar low SPF of5. This sunscreen is also sold in New Zealand. Castles says the test results for the big sunscreen brands is particularly concerning, given these companies' lack of transparency about when and where their products are tested. 'Sunscreens sold in New Zealand are now regulated under the Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Act 2022 and must meet the Australian and New Zealand sunscreen standard, which has requirements for independent testing. However, when we updated our sunscreens database last year, the companies that market Banana Boat, Bondi Sands, Neutrogena, Nivea and Sun Bum refused to provide this information.' Consumer has also been campaigning for companies to be required to test their sunscreens regularly to ensure the products continue to meet their label claims. 'Our sunscreen research found some companies were relying on test results that are several years old. The latest Choice tests back our call.' Invisible Zinc Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+ tested at 38 in the Australian test. The company told Consumer this product was last tested in 2017. Woolworths Sunscreen SPF50+ Everyday Lotion tested at 27 in the Australian test. The company told Consumer this product was last tested in 2018. Choice is calling on Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration to urgently carry out its own sunscreen compliance testing. Choice has also asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to investigate if any SPF claims are misleading. Consumer will be raising the same issues with New Zealand regulators and the Commerce Commission. Products tested available in New Zealand SPF results in 50+ La Roche-Posay Anthelios Wet Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ – tested at 72 Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Lotion SPF 50 – tested at 56 Mecca Cosmetica To Save Body SPF 50+ Hydrating Sunscreen – tested at 51 SPF results in the 40s Nivea Sun Kids Ultra Protect and Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ – tested at 41 Nivea Sun Protect and Moisture Lock SPF 50+ Sunscreen – tested at 40 Sun Bum Premium Moisturising Sunscreen Lotion 50+ – tested at 40 SPF results in the 30s Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ – tested at 35 Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Sunscreen – tested at 32 Invisible Zinc Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 – tested at 38 SPF results in the 20s Banana Boat Baby Zinc Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ – tested at 28 Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Body Lotion – tested at 26 Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Lotion SPF 50 – tested at 24 Woolworths Sunscreen Everyday Tube SPF 50+ – tested at 27 SPF results <10 Ultra Violette's Lean Screen SPF 50+ Mattifying Zinc Skinscreen – tested at 4 For the full test results, visit CHOICE sunscreen results: In partnership with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, Consumer NZ's sunscreen database allows users to filter sunscreens by factors such as price, water resistance, SPF protection and the last time a sunscreen was tested. For more information about sunscreens, including information about the 150+ sunscreens in our database, visit: Sunscreens | Overview - Consumer NZ:
Wales Online
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Snow Patrol at Cardiff Castle 2025: Event times, line-up, set list, banned items and more
Snow Patrol at Cardiff Castle 2025: Event times, line-up, set list, banned items and more Snow Patrol are the first to be kicking off a summer of music at Cardiff Castle It is the first of many gigs at Cardiff Castle (Image: PA ) While the sun might not be shining right now, we have our fingers crossed for Thursday, Snow Patrol is kicking off a brilliant summer of music at Cardiff Castle on Thursday, June 12. They will be the first to take to the stage at Cardiff Castle, which has a whopping 19 gigs taking place this summer. Snow Patrol, known for their songs Chasing Cars and Run, are formed of Gary Lightbody, Nathan Connolly, and Johnny McDaid. With eight studio albums, including the multi-platinum Eyes Open, Snow Patrol has sold more than 16 million records worldwide. Here is everything you need to know about them performing at Cardiff Castle. When is Snow Patrol performing at Cardiff Castle 2025? They will be the first to perform at Cardiff Castle in 2025, on Thursday, June 12. Event timings for Snow Patrol at Cardiff Castle Doors to Snow Patrol will open at 5pm and last entry will be 8.30pm. The concert is expected to finish around 10.30pm. We do not currently have stage times and will update this article as we get them. Article continues below Line-up for Snow Patrol at Cardiff Castle Snow Patrol will be joined by Freya Ridings and The Florentina's, as their support acts for the gig. Freya Ridings is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She is known for her songs Castles and Lost Without You. The Florentina's are a Northern Irish band, who have toured with Snow Patrol before. Set list for Snow Patrol at Cardiff Castle There is no confirmed setlist for Snow Patrol but based on their most recent gigs, we are expecting something like this: Take Back the City Chocolate Called Out in the Dark All Crack the Shutters Run The Beginning The Lightning Strike (What If This Storm Ends?) Talking About Hope Open Your Eyes Make This Go On Forever Shut Your Eyes Heal Me Chasing Cars You're All I Have What If This Is All the Love You Ever Get? Just Say Yes Banned items for Snow Patrol at Cardiff Castle Chairs, portable furniture, inflatables, or foldable furniture are not allowed into the area. Food and drink are not permitted however there are food and drink concessions within the event. One sealed water bottle is allowed per person, a maximum of 500ml. One empty reusable water bottle is permitted. There will be free water refill stations at the venue. If you have a medical condition, then a doctor's note will permit diet-specific food and drink only. Assistant dogs are permitted on site. If you are bringing a registered assistant dog, please do let Depot know in the accessible requirements form that is emailed to you by Ticketmaster after purchasing accessible tickets. Alternatively, please contact them at access@ Small bags/rucksacks are permitted. Bag searches will be in operation. The full list of banned items are: Alcohol Signs Luggage Computers, laptops, iPads and tablets Large bags over A4 Selfie sticks Professional cameras Cans Drugs Helmets Air horns Lasers Animals except guide dogs Glass bottles Spray cans Flags Umbrellas Chairs Flares or fireworks Toxic substances Weapons (including replicas) Perfumes Explosives, signalling devices, smoking devices, and very-lights Medicines without a prescription or justification Skateboards and other personal motorised and non-motorised vehicles Knives, syringes, and scalpels Snow Patrol are playing at Cardiff Castle (Image: Daily Record ) Are there still tickets left for Snow Patrol at Cardiff Castle? There are still tickets available for Snow Patrol, at Cardiff Castle, with tickets starting at £64.40. Buy them, here. How to enter for Snow Patrol at Cardiff Castle General admission for Snow Patrol at Cardiff Castle is via North Gate, at the back of the castle. Extra information for Snow Patrol at Cardiff Castle The event is outdoors and will go ahead unless there is extreme weather so you might need to pack your sun cream or your raincoat. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full-price ticket to enter the festival. There is no parking available at the Castle. The closest alternative car parks are the NCPs on Westgate Street, Cardiff Arms Park, or Sophia Gardens. Article continues below The venue is cashless, including all food concessions and bars. If available official merchandise will be available to purchase within the festival.
Rhyl Journal
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Prestatyn runners take part in Manchester & London Marathons
Jonah clocked 3-06, and although it wasn't quite what he had hoped for, he was justifiably pleased. "I struggled from 18 miles and was glad to finish, but was happy overall," he said. On his marathon debut in the same race, Craig Smith finished in 3-37.09. Four club members were among the 56,000 who lined up in London, and another in-form athlete, George Williams, clocked 3-08.37, five minutes inside the PB he set in Chester last year. Andy Parry, Dan Liddle and Zack Webster were all making their debuts at the distance. Andy finished in 3-30.10 and Dan, about 40 years after his parents Graham and Susie, who were also club members, ran in London, clocked 3-50.34. Zack, who went through halfway in 2-25, was forced to pull out. Meanwhile, although she failed to gain a place in the actual line-up, Ally Reid completed the virtual London Marathon, finishing in 4-44-23 to earn her medal and T-shirt. The weekend's parkruns provided a boost not only for individual members, but for the club as a whole. In June, the club will be fielding a team in the Welsh Castles Relay for the first time since 2019, a reflection of the club's current strength and status. Only three of the 20 members selected for the team have competed in the two-day event in the past but hopes are high, and five of them produced personal bests in Saturday's parkruns. In total, 10 members recorded PBs on the day. Among them were Tom Carter, who chalked up another victory in the Nova race, and Arwel Jones, the club's most experienced Castles participant, who has run all but three of the race's 20 stages. Placings: 1 Tom Carter 17.15 (pb), 9 Jamie Betts 20.21, 10 Lewis Pierce 20.32 (pb), 59 Martin Cortvriend 24.50, 61 Arwel Jones 24.55 (pb), 283 Neil Davidson 63.46 (Parkwalker). Greenfield Valley: 5 Dave Ellis 20.36, 10 Darrell Jones 22.33, 13 Judah Eastwell 22.53 (pb), 17 Marc Jones 23.16 (pb), 23 Meg Lewis 24.12 (pb), 28 Helen Ashworth 24.59, 30 Steve Weedman 25.12, 38 Philip Howarth 26.10, 39 Vic Manley 26.19, 44 Will Lines 27.04, 45 Lisa Lines 27.04, 57 Sophie Johnson 28.01, 62 Cathy Wood 28.37 (pb), 70 Rachel Jackson 29.11 (pb), 74 Debbie Jones 29.21, 84 Debbie Weedman 30.58, 86 Mandy Cartwright 31.01, 89 Mike Davis 31.25 (pb), 97 Emma Birchall 33.25, 102 Clare Manley 34.16, 117 Steve Hatfield 39.36. Ruthin: 3 Darren Thompson 20.44 (pb). Dolgellau: 22 Helen Alefounder 30.00. The run of good form was not limited to the parkrunners, either, as seven members turned in praiseworthy performances in the latest event in the Tuesday Night Fellraces. The infamous 3 Hills race at Penmaenmawr is probably the steepest in the series, but the Prestatyn members were undaunted. Off-road captain Lee Bailey once again led by example, coming 18th in 36.18, and he was followed by Gareth Jones (38th in 41.05), Ben Thomas (61st in 45.22), Ceri Vaughan (71st in 47.52), Mark Dakeyne (109yj in 53.59), Martin Cortvriend (115th in 55.26), Nem James (129th in 71.07) and Nicki Triggs (130th in 71.09). After a successful trial last week the club will be hosting the Borders League relays at the Ffrith Park on May 7, and it is hoped that those members not selected for any of the club teams will turn out to help on the night. The race will be followed by the presentation of League awards.
