Low-cost, own-brand sunscreen triumphs in testing
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heap grocery store own-brand sunscreen has triumphed in security testing – whereas one lotion from Avon has been labelled a “Don’t Buy”, in line with shopper group Which?
Two rounds of testing by the watchdog discovered Avon’s Refreshing 3-in-1 Face and Body Sun Lotion SPF30, costing £5.75 for 150ml, “did not come close to hitting its claimed SPF30”.
Which? suggested shoppers to keep away from the product, saying it didn’t provide sufficient solar safety.
In an announcement given to the watchdog, Avon mentioned: “The safety of our customers is our priority and that’s why our expert skincare team produces the most effective sun care formulas.
“Upon hearing from Which? Avon has engaged its Quality and Research and Development teams to investigate the specific batch of product that Which? tested.
“Avon stands behind its data and that of the independent labs which conduct our testing.”
Louise Scott, chief scientific officer for Avon, added: “SPF testing by its nature is variable and whilst the Which? testing found this product to have a 26 SPF rating, we categorically dispute that people are putting themselves at risk by using this product.”
Asda triumphed within the testing, with a number of of its merchandise passing solar safety exams whereas additionally costing comparatively little.
Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 at £3 for 200ml contained all of the UVA and UVB solar safety claimed whereas absorbing simply, in line with the testing and panellists’ suggestions.
Among barely costlier spray merchandise, Which? testers discovered Asda’s Protect Refreshing Clear Sun Spray at £4 for 200ml was simple to use and didn’t go away any seen residue after utility whereas containing the required SPF and UVA safety.
Which? mentioned Asda “outshone” premium £22 product Ultrasun Family SPF30.
Although each had been “highly effective” towards UV, Ultrasun was not as simply absorbed and left extra of a visual residue.
Boots own-brand Soltan Protect & Moisturise Lotion SPF30 at £4 for 200ml additionally “comfortably met” SPF testing for UVB and UVA.
Asda’s Kids Sun Lotion Spray at £3.60 topped the SPF50 class for kids, whereas Which? additionally named Boots Soltan Kids Protect & Moisturise Lotion at £4 as one other “great value” choice.
Natalie Hitchins, Which? head of house services and products, mentioned: “It is great to see cheaper sunscreen options available on the high street and in supermarkets at a time where consumers need affordable options.
“However, it’s a concern to find a big brand product on the market that has failed our testing and did not offer the level of protection claimed on the packaging.
“Our advice is to stick to a tried and tested suncream. Do not be fooled into thinking that paying a higher price will definitely mean a better or safer product as our testing proved a supermarket own brand product can do the job well.”