We Are Feel Good Inc

Recorded answer text · Google AI Overviews · 1 November 2026

The top-performing and best-rated Australian sunscreen brands-backed by independent laboratory safety testing and consumer reviews-include La Roche-Posay, Mecca Cosmetica, Cancer Council, Ultra Violette, and We Are Feel Good Inc.

### Top Sunscreen Brands in Australia

- La Roche-Posay: Known for the Anthelios range, this brand passed independent lab SPF testing by CHOICE for reliable, high-factor protection. - Mecca Cosmetica: Famous for the To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen, this lightweight facial formula passes SPF testing, wears well under makeup, and is a major local cult favorite. - Cancer Council: While a few of their adult lotions faced scrutiny in consumer testing, the Cancer Council Kids Clear Zinc SPF 50+ passed independent verification and remains a reliable budget-friendly staple. - Ultra Violette: Pioneered the "SKINSCREEN" concept, offering comfortable, daily-wear facial sunscreens like Extreme Screen and Lean Screen designed to layer smoothly with skincare. - We Are Feel Good Inc.: An Australian-made and owned brand offering high-performance, 4-hour water-resistant body and face lotions (such as Kakadu Plum and Coconut variants) enriched with local botanicals. - MooGoo / O Cosmedics: Frequently praised in Australian community forums like Reddit for non-greasy, zinc-based formulas that do not sting the eyes.

### What to Consider When Buying

- SPF Rating: Look for SPF 50 or 50+ providing broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. - Water Resistance: Choose 4-hour water-resistant formulas if you are swimming, sweating, or spending the day at the beach. - Regulatory Standard: Australian sunscreens are regulated tightly as therapeutic goods by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), which monitors AUST L-listed products for quality and safety.

If you tell me where you plan to use it (face, daily office wear, or heavy outdoor/beach use) and your skin type (sensitive, oily, or dry), I can recommend a specific product and price point.

Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 1 November 2026

As of 1 November 2026, Australia has had several sunscreen recalls, including products recalled because they may not provide the SPF 50+ protection stated on their labels.

The recalls have involved two main issues\:

1. Lower-than-claimed SPF protection - testing raised concerns that some sunscreens might offer considerably less sun protection than advertised. 2. Product separation - some zinc sunscreens may separate, meaning their ingredients are no longer evenly mixed and their protection may be affected.

Here are the products identified in the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recall notices.

## 1\. Sunscreens recalled over SPF concerns

The following brands and products have been included in the TGA's multiple-sunscreen recall\:

- Ultra Violette - Lean Screen SPF 50+ - Aspect Sun - Physical Sun Protection SPF 50+ - Aspect Sun - Tinted Physical SPF 50+ - Aesthetics Rx - Ultra Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ - People4Ocean - Mineral Bioactive Shield SPF 50+ - MCoBeauty - Mineral Mattifying Sunscreen SPF 50+ - Beauti-FLTR - Lustre Mineral SPF 50+ - Good Vibes - Daily Face Cream SPF 50+ - Found My Skin - Tinted Face/Body Cream SPF 50+ - We Are Feel Good Inc - Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ - The Fountain of Youth - Environmental Defence Cream SPF 50+ - Ethical Zinc - Daily Wear Light SPF 50+ - Ethical Zinc - Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Light and Dark) - Endota - Mineral Protect SPF 50+ - Allganic - Light Sunscreen SPF 50+ - Naked Sundays - Collagen Glow 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+

Important\: Some of these recalls apply only to particular batches, not every product carrying that brand name. www.tga.gov.auwww.abc.net.au

## 2\. Other sunscreen recalls

These were recalled for separate product-quality or SPF concerns.

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Banana Boat Baby Zinc SPF 50+

Recalled February 2026. Certain batches may separate.

Affected batches: 1130796, 1134061, 1135998, 1137707, 1150182, 1143599.

www.tga.gov.au

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!Hawaiian Tropic Hydration Mineral Zinc SPF 50+ 100g | eBay UK

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Zinc SPF 50+

Recalled February 2026 due to possible separation.

Affected batches: 1130795, 1138117, 1138009.

www.tga.gov.au

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!Gem Solar Screen SPF50+ Hydrating Face Sunscreen Lotion 50ml | Healthylife

Solar Screen Mineral Zinc SPF 50+

Recalled February 2026 due to possible separation.

Face batch 4720; Body batch 4721.

www.tga.gov.au

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!Bondi Sands Zinc Mineral Broad Spectrum UVA & UVB Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ Face Lotion 60ml and Body Lotion 120ml - Product Safety New Zealand

Bondi Sands Zinc Mineral SPF 50+

Recalled November 2025 due to possible separation.

Face: GC032084, 4843. Body: GC032114, GC063314, 4844.

www.tga.gov.au

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!Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF50+ Cream 60ml | Dermstore

Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+

Recalled April 2026 because it may not meet its labelled SPF rating.

Affected batches include A1798A, A1798B, A2651 and A2651A/B, depending on size.

www.tga.gov.au

## 3\. What should you do?

- Check the exact product name and batch number on your sunscreen. - If it is an affected batch, stop using it. - Contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement. - Don't assume a sunscreen is safe just because it belongs to a brand not listed above.

The official Australian recall information is here\:

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## I can also check your sunscreen

If you tell me the brand and product name of the sunscreen you're currently using, I can help check whether it appears on the Australian recall list and whether its particular batch is affected.

Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 1 November 2026

For Australia, the best practical choice is a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ lotion using non-nano zinc oxide or titanium dioxide-rather than relying solely on “reef safe” marketing, which is not a regulated claim.

### Recommended options

- Surf Mud Natural Zinc SPF 50 - Australian-made, mineral zinc formula, suitable for outdoor activities and children. - SunButter SPF 50 - mineral, water-resistant option commonly recommended among Australian reef-conscious sunscreens. - Ethical Zinc Natural Clear Zinc SPF 50+ - non-nano zinc option with less visible white residue than traditional zinc creams. - We Are Feel Good Inc Signature Sunscreen SPF 50+ - Australian option listed as free from oxybenzone and octinoxate. - Little Urchin SPF 50+ Tinted Zinc - useful for the face because the tint helps reduce the white cast associated with mineral sunscreen.

### What to look for

- Non-nano zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as the active ingredient. - Avoid oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, homosalate, 4-MBC and PABA where possible. - Choose a lotion rather than a spray, since sprays can create airborne particles that settle into sand and water. - Select SPF 50+, broad-spectrum and water-resistant, and reapply after swimming, sweating or towelling.

No sunscreen is proven completely harmless to marine ecosystems, so combine sunscreen with a rash vest, hat and shade, and apply it before entering the water.