Cancer Council Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+
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Multiple people used this sunscreen Christmas Day. We also wore hats and rash shirts. We have all had bad sunburns despite being re applied multiple times.
New Formula - Buyer Beware! I would have given the original product a 4/5 star rating, however as of October 2025 they have reformulated the product. On application, it had a distinct chemical smell, and it irritated my skin and eyes. I don't normally use chemical sunscreen for these reasons but as I had been using the previous version without… Read more
complaint, and this is still advertised for sensitive skin I thought I would give it a try.
The original version contained modern UV filters such as Tinosorb M, and Tinosorb S, as well as the addition of Zinc Oxide which together made it a great choice for Sensitive Skin.
The new version has old UV filters such as Octocrylene, Octyl Salicylate, and Avobenzone, and they removed the Zinc Oxide completely. As such, this product no longer contains any legitimate ingredients that make it suitable for sensitive skin.
The original product had a big point of difference compared to other sunscreens on the market - being a hybrid mineral/chemical sunscreen with modern filters. Now it's just another cookie cutter product that shares many of the same ingredients as other sunscreens.
The original product - https://imgur.com/a/vE9uCHS
The reformulated version - https://imgur.com/a/mznsN5Z
I'd give this zero stars if I could. This stuff it like white paint. It goes on super thick and doesn't sink in. I had a white face and facial hair all day! Tried it 3 times and threw it in the bin. Show details
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Not a fan – I bought the Cancer Council Sensitive sunscreen in the hope that I could use it on my face and it not cause irritation to my eyes. Alas, not only did it cause irritation to my eyes, but seemed to sit on my skin without soaking in. To use it up, I subsequently used it on my arms. I didn't like the thick, sticky consistency. After 2 hours walking,… Read more
(warm, but not hot and sweaty), I could see it still sitting in the creases of my elbow where it had still not absorbed into my skin. Yes, it stopped me getting burnt, but did not live up to the sensitive label for me.
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Perfect Sunscreen – I love this sunscreen; I always go back to it. Prices vary. I have bought it from multiple stores, but it is more affordable than other sunscreens that I use for my face. There is a bit of a white cast, but it absorbs into the skin eventually. The biggest positive is that it is the only sunscreen that I have never had irritation with. Show details · 1
Not Happy – Used product on friend skin peeled 15mins after applying as did my friends husband.He also peeled....I had previously used it on my friend with no problem. Why did this happen.
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