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Which? Tests Find Two Popular Sunscreens Fall Short of Protection Standards

Manufacturers have questioned the results following Which? trials that saw budget supermarket sunscreens exceed safety benchmarks

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Overview

  • Which? found Ultrasun Family SPF30 scored below the minimum UVA protection in two tests while Morrisons Moisturising Sun Spray SPF30 failed to meet UVB/SPF requirements
  • Ultrasun disputes the watchdog’s findings, emphasizing its strict testing protocols and longstanding industry reputation
  • Morrisons says it is conducting independent re-evaluation against British and international standards after analysing the data with its supplier
  • Aldi’s Lacura Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ and Lidl’s Cien Sun Spray 30 SPF High achieved full UVA and UVB protection and earned Which? Great Value badges
  • Additional brands from Boots, Nivea, Garnier and Sainsbury’s also passed safety tests, demonstrating that effective sun protection is available across various price points