ALDI Ombra SPF50+
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Terrible sunscreen with next to no protection
This sunscreen does not provide protection - even when you follow all instructions for use and apply every hour as recommended in the sun. My family and I used this product for a day at the beach and despite reapplying the sunscreen all day, all three of us suffered very severe sunburn. It provided next to no, if any, protection. I could not recommend it.
Purchased in at ALDI for $10.
- Causes Irritation: Yes
The best sunscreen I have ever used
I found this review site while looking for answers why Aldi isnt stocking its sunscreen at the moment. I find it hard to understand about all these people getting burnt. My husband can surf for hours with this suncreen without reapplying. I also use it and found that it was the best sunscreen I have used, it's not sticky, its easy to apply and gives great protection. I've used it in Bali and Thailand and of course here in Australia.
Maybe there is something in it that some people are allergic to, so I hope thay fix the problem and bring it back.
Natalie.
Terrible product
Bough this for our Fiji trip, we found we got very burnt multiple times during our stay despite applying it multiple times during our poolside adventures. Photo is after poolside and 2 thorough applications.
We ended up having to buy some Bannaboat sunscreen which worked 100% better under the same circumstances.
Purchased in at ALDI.
- Causes Irritation: No
Deserves less than 1 star
The bottle says 4hrs UVA/UVB water resistant. I though great! Perfect for at the beach. And what a nice sunscreen I thought it was, applied so nicely! I honestly thought I had found my favourite sunscreen. I applied it about 30 minutes before we got to the beach. I was at the beach for around two hours, only going out from under our shady cabana to swim twice. I applied more sunscreen after swimming. Now I am left with one of the worst sunburns I've ever had. My partner is also a bright red. Please do not use this product. It does not work!!
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Don’t get it in your eyes…!
We used this sunscreen for a matter of months. While I seemingly had no issues with the level of sun protection it offered (we didn’t get burned), if you get it in your eyes, especially while swimming, it burns like mad. My son reacted so badly to it at a water park, that his eyes swelled up, he was in pain, he could barely see and we had to go home. Other friends have had similar experiences. We have never reacted to a sunscreen like that before. IMO, it’s a terrible product and shouldn’t be on shelves.
Purchased at ALDI.
- Causes Irritation: Yes
Not impressed
I applied this sunscreen 3 times throughout the day and still burnt everywhere that I applied it. I applied to my daughters face 3 times also as she had her rashy on and she also got burnt.
Got sunburnt
I put it on in the room, 30min before going out in the sun, went in the pool, came out and sat on the sun lounger for 10 minutes and started to get red spots. My daughter used a Nivea gold one which was 30+ and she was fine! I do not recommend this sunscreen. I wish I read the reviews before I bought it but lesson learnt.
Purchased in at ALDI for $6.99.
- Causes Irritation: No
0 Stars DO NOT BUY!!
I don't know how this can even be approved for sale. Used according to directions and all the teens got burnt badly. The teens have been swimming previously with just using suncream without issues so don't come at me with slip, slop, slap. This should have provided at least some protection but they might as well have not applied it. DO NOT BUY!! Aldi could see a class action with my experience as well as others below. You need to recall this product immediately.
Purchased at ALDI.
Not good
This sunscreen does not seem to do its job, Have used on arms at work and they just get burnt by the sun as much as without any sunscreen, cheap but nasty
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Worst sunscreen product on the market! Do not use this product
The ALDI Ombra SPF50+ product did absolutely nothing to protect me against the sun. Used it twice and in both occasions of being in the sun for 2 hours directly after applying it I was badly burnt. I don’t recall ever being burnt in my life until now.
I later used another well known sunscreen product by the Cancer Council in the same weather conditions and it protected me fine against the sun - as it should!
Don’t trust the ALDI Ombra SPF50+ for you and your family. I know it’s a cheaper option but it just isn’t worth it. Aldi should be ashamed of themselves for stocking this product.
Purchased in at ALDI for $2.19.
- Causes Irritation: Yes
Love this product
Love this sunscreen. Easy to apply, love the smell and protection is good. Never put it on my face though and always reapply regularly especially after swimming.
Can’t seem to find any this year.
Purchased at ALDI.
- Causes Irritation: No
Snake oil - burns - no protection from the sun
Not effective at all. 2 hours in the sun surfing. I am sunburnt every where I put the sunscreen and not burnt where I missed. I have been surfing (Australia) for some 30 years and this is the worst sunburn I have ever had. I would have been safer with no sunscreen even if I had been in the sun for the whole day. My eyes are stinging long after use. This is not sunscreen.
Purchased in at ALDI.
- Causes Irritation: Yes
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Wonderful product.
This is an economical effective sunscreen for the whole family. I use it as a day cream for my face and as protection for my hands when I am in the garden. I am a 60 year old woman and have used many products in my life. This is a lovely texture and doesn't leave a sticky after feel. I have had no skin irritation from using this beautiful product. Well done once again Aldi!
Purchased in at ALDI for $5.
- Causes Irritation: No
Burnt after only 1 hour in the sun
Applied on my neck and face, after one hour of being indoors went for a walk in the sun for about 45 minutes - 1 hour. Was burnt. Do not use this product. It does not work.
Purchased in at ALDI.
- Causes Irritation: No
Sensitive SPF50 - used once and ended up in Hospital ED
Product was the Ombra Sensitive SPF 50+ Tube (teal colour) purchased Jan 2021.
Applied to my face, ears and neck prior to going outside. It's a 28° day and my entire face started sweating and the product ended up dripping into one eye.
Constant burning, running tears and swollen eye socket and cheek for 10hr straight, despite flushing with saline.
HealthDirect hotline advised me to goto ED as I could barely open my eye, sensitive to light and couldn't drive.
5hrs in Emergency waiting for an Eye Specialist. Photo taken at that time (14hr after applying the sunscreen).
Purchased in at ALDI for $2.99.
- Causes Irritation: Yes
Questions & Answers
Why is this sunscreen still on shelves?? So many people having horrific reactions. Needs to be reported and recalled.
Is thiz brand is expired on tym or not?
Could you please forward on to me a list of the ingredients in Ombra Sport 50SPF sunscreen lotion. I see it doesn't have the ingredients listed on the bottle which make me a little suspicious. I thought a list of ingredients was compulsory in Australia.
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