Coles Suncare

Causes stains on clothes – Coles sunscreen is cheap but leaves yellowy brown stains on clothes that are difficult, if not impossible to remove. This is despite waiting for the product to dry on the skin. I have tried all the usual methods to remove the stains but am left with several items of clothing that I can no longer wear in public. Not economical in the long run. Show details

Coles spf 50+ is awesome – My daughter has sensitive skin and has reacted to expensive and children sunscreens. Coles brand sunscreen is the only brand that has prevented eczema. It doesn’t have much scent and goes on easy plus provides spf50. I have saved time and money on doctors bills and prescriptions to treat eczema. I give it 5 stars. Show details

I like it – Worked great for me and my baby. I applied a small amount to my babys skin to test was on over night no rash she was fine. Went to SeaWorld on a hot day today applied sunscreen once before we left and worked great.

Protection A+ – We were burnt free in the middle of the worst part of the day at Wet n wild QLD we were burnt, we did not apply. Coles everyday sunscreen did its job 110%

Coles brand sunscreen is useless – I used the yellow pump bottle of coles brand sunscreen and I burned as if I had never applied at all. I strongly do not recommend using this product unless you want to reapply every 30 mins. I read another review about someone else saying it was good on their kids with eczema. I also applied the same sunscreen to my 2 kids who suffer from eczema… Read more

and it definitely did not make their eczema worse but but both kids were in the shade whilst I was in the sun. I hate to think how burned they would be if there weren’t in shade. Obviously you get what you pay for but This stuff is useless!

Sun Genius 50+ terrible product, not fit for purpose. Greasy, rubs off easily, little protection from burning – Bought this whilst on holidays. Applied on first day, very greasy, rubbed off on clothing and by the time I finished my walk (about 1hr) I was burnt around shoulders and neckline. Contacted Coles, by email, no response, then by messenger, and after 3 weeks was told to return product with receipt and I could get a refund. I threw the sunscreen… Read more

out , as it was of no use, and did not keep the receipt but sent all the details/photos in the email to which no-one replied. Don't waste money purchasing this product. Coles need to do better with this range and stop ignoring customer complaints hoping they will eventually go away. This product should not be still on the shelves!

Terrible coles 50 plus sunscreen – We all got burnt I reapplied every hour how do they sell this stuff as 50 plus when it doesn’t work I only bought as I ran out of aldi sunscreen so I bought some from coles I’m throwing it out it’s a disgrace they are allowed to sell it Show details

Faulty – Three of us used the Coles branded 1 litre sunscreen and we all got burnt. My 1yo son had another brand on at the same time and was nicely protected. Returned to Coles Blackwood but they are not investigating.  Show details

Terrible – My son had an allergic reaction, never had a reaction before with other sunscreens. The rash appeared after about 8hrs after application. I would not recommend it especially for kids. Show details

Do not use this product on children – My child had this sunscreen applied on her face and within minutes a hot red rash broke out over her face. 12hrs later her face is still covered in the rash. Show details

Avoid at all costs – After using this sunscreen for the first time both my partner and myself developed an angry red rash that broke out on our necks whenever we sweat. This rash persisted for weeks after first use. It took me a while to figure out the link. It finally dawned on me several weeks after I stopped using the sunscreen. My husband continued to use the… Read more

sunscreen and continued to suffer with this heat rash on his neck while mine had cleared up.

Also, we both still got sun burnt while wearing this sunscreen.

This product is dangerous! – Put this on my kids and by the time we had driven to the park their faces were covered in welts. Have never had an issue with any other sunscreen before. This needs to be pulled off shelves.

Everyone burnt – Whole family got very burnt today including myself and I don’t usually burn. Reapplied hourly and it’s like we had no (or very watered down) sunscreen on. Something wrong with the new batch of Coles sunscreen as we’ve bought it before without a problem. Will report to Coles.

Dangerous. Do not use – I bought this sunscreen as I was going outside for a bbq today. I've never felt burned before from sunscreen but this stuff sure did it. People mentioned how red my face was. Even where I had my hat on! Red blotches and it felt hot as well. Give this stuff as a gift to your enemy.

Don’t use – My kids were burnt severely after using this sun cream. It was as if I didnt apply sunscreen at all. I didnt use it on myself and burnt less than they did.

Something is wrong with the new 50+sunscreen – Coles has changed its homebrand sunscreen 50+and now its something I cant use I used to use it every day I would love to know whats changed ?

Terrible! Do not use! – All my kids applied suncream and were al severely burnt. They looked as they they had not put cream on at all. We even re-applied during the day. We have spent the summer at beach and pools and kids never burnt. This suncream does not work.

Absolutely Awful. Will NEVER use again – Coles sunscreen was applied to myself, my children and my friend. We all came out burnt worse than even putting sunscreen on at all. I have complained to Coles and the cancer council. They should not be allowed to sell it. Sunscreen should contain zinc and titanium, coles sunscreen has neither so it has NO PROTECTION! DO NOT BUY!

Avoid avoid avoid!!! – Extremely disappointed! Applied to my 10 year old daughter three times and allowed each to soak in. Very liberal application. After two hours, I reapplied very liberally again. Spent 1 more hour in the sun and she’s burned to a crisp. This is dangerous and should be pulled off the shelves. Do not use this, it’s not worth any cost saving.

Worst sunscreen I've ever used (usual brands : invisible zinc, banana boat, neutrogena) – Terrible sunscreen, I've been going to the beach every summer for many years now and never got burnt (in the last ten years) when I apply twenty minutes before sun exposure and evenly. The only time I really got burnt was still a trip to a water park, and I think I didn't wait twenty minutes as wag pretty young and stupid about sun care at the… Read more

time. I spent two hours in the sun at the beach with this sunscreen and got badly burnt. Also, used this an earlier time and got rashes on my face from it. Hopefully coles will refund as its clear there's something wrong with this product.

Irritates skin, nasty rashes – My daughters preschool just started using the newly rebranded coles 50+ approx 70% of the children all had reactions and skin irritations, most parents have brought in their own cancer council one which works great, once the rashes on my daughters face disappeared they’ve not come back.. will not recommend coles branded sunscreen

Terrible - Coles 50 plus Sunscreen – I have applied twice in 3hours. Not only did not work but damaged my skin. I could not move the next day due to the pain all over my body.

Horrible – I applied 2-3 layers of the 50+ sunscreen at a time, waiting for it to set in before going into the water, I reapplied every 2 hours. I am so severely burnt all over, I have patches where I had no sunscreen that didn’t get burnt, I got more burnt where I had sunscreen. Do not recommend at all!

Eyes stinging all day long & nose blocked! – Horrible product, unbelievable how this product is still on the shelf! We need to boycott this product. No point in buying this product, only buy it if Yun want your eyes burned.

Stung my eyes so bad could not open them – This really caused my eyes severe pain. I could not open them for more than five seconds at a time. Even after rinsing in cold water they still stung. I will never put this product on my face again. Stay clear

Still got burnt – Applied sunscreen and went for a 1 hour walk - still got burnt. Product does not work. If I could give if 0 stars I would. Family using the same sunscreen also got badly burnt.

Great product – I dont understand all the bad reviews for this product. I have extremely sensitive skin and this sunscreen makes my skin better. Its also great protection from the sun, maybe ppl arent waiting 20 mins before going into the sun? Or applying it onto already burnt skin? Anyway, i find it works for me and 1L of broad spectrum sunscreen for $9 is absolutely awesome.

Terrible stinging in eyes – Within minutes of applying Coles 50+ sunscreen to my face it started stinging my eyes. It ruined my day, all day! Rinsing them with cold water did nothing. Even my nose blocked up and I could hardly breathe, the pain in my eyes was incredible, no other sunscreen has ever done this. Thick, red teary eyes and a blocked nose all day.

Caused second degree chemical burns ruined my cruise holiday – Used the Coles 50 plus suncreen and immediately after applying suffered stinging and burning sensation, went swimming to try and relieve symptoms and pain got worse with my skin actually falling off. Had to see the Ship Doctor because I was in agonising pain and he diagnosed second degree chemical burns. If this had happened to a baby I would hate to think of the result. This product should be recalled immediately.

Greasey and slimy – I found this sunscreen to be very greasey and sits on the skin. Don't bother Show details

Does not work – Waste of money! Doesn't work!!!!! My kids and I got burnt on multiple occasions. Never had this problem using other suncream.