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Fantastic!!!
This sunscreen is great! I have 11 kids and 1 bottle covered all of them, from head to toe, twice (a new record)! But my only complaint is that it doesn't tell kids not to drink it because all my kids are now yellow froom drinking it! mmmmmmmkay bye!
Purchased in January 2021 at McDonald's for $500,000.00.
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Has the formula changed
I have been a long time user of cancer council sunscreens but the past 2months have noticed that the SPF 50 is not working at all. I work outside, use sunscreen often and am covered up. However I am now getting burnt on my face. Maybe check the factory and quality control?
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BrookeSouth East Queensland, QLD
Not happy Jan
A friend applied a good amount of sunscreen 20min before going to the river (50+ cancer counsell). Went swimming for 1 hour, got out dried off, had lunch and then re-applied and this was the end result. We weren’t even out for even 3 hours! People that were with me that didn’t apply sunscreen didn’t even get this burnt. This sunscreen is not sunscreen and with reading the feed back should be pulled of the shelf. My niece applied the same amount and this is her face. She also had a hat on and long sleeve swimmers on. Your product needs massive improvement.
Purchased in January 2021 at Chemist Warehouse for $26.00.
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Cancer C.Cancer Council
Hi Brooke,
Thank you for your product review of our Ultra sunscreen. We are concerned to hear of you and your niece's experience and would like to look into this further for you.... Read more
To do so, could you please email [email protected] with your best contact number? We will then forward on your details to our sunscreen partners, Vitality Brands Worldwide (formerly known as Skin Health), to get in contact with you as soon as possible. Alternatively, if you would like to call Vitality Brands Worldwide directly, you can ring them on 1300 364 515. They are available 24 hours a day. Kind regards, DomenicaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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SEVERELY SUNBURNT
I used the 50+ Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen and so did my teenage son. We are severely sunburnt after 3 applications over a 3 hour period on a 26 degree day. It is as if the sunscreen accelerated the burning process. We are so burnt in the areas that we applied the sunscreen, never been this bad before EVER. Do not use this product it does not work and if anything actually makes you burn.
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Cancer C.Cancer Council
Hi Kim,
Thank you for your review regarding use of Cancer Council Ultra sunscreen. We are sorry to hear of your experience and would like to look into this further for you.... Read more
So we can get in touch with you, could you please supply us with your phone number by emailing [email protected]. We will then get our sunscreen partners, Vitality Brands Worldwide (formerly known as Skin Health), to get in touch with you as soon as possible. In the meantime, please feel free to get in touch with Vitality Brands Worldwide directly on 1300 364 515. They are available 24 hours a day. Kind regards, DomenicaHi Domenica,
This seems to be the standard reply that you give to anyone that makes a comment. What is the cancer council actually doing about such a dangerous product instead of hand balling it off to another company?
Cancer C.Cancer Council
Hi Kim,
Thanks for getting in touch and for sharing your feedback. We take the quality of our sunscreens very seriously so regularly reach out to people who reviewed us via this site, so we can inves... Read more
tigate each case individually and resolve any customer concerns. This can including finding out more how the product was used, making sure that it's within expiry date and in some cases requesting they return the product for inspection - to make sure it hasn't been heat affected. All of our sunscreens are regulated by the Therapeutics Goods Administration and undergo strict testing before sale to make sure they provide the SPF levels on the bottle - but we never make any assumptions and look into any concerns.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Emily
- 2 reviews
Terrible suncream
I normally use Banana Boat but recently purchased the 50+ Cancer Council suncream because it was on special at Coles. Firstly, my 2 year old broke out in a horrible rash, blisters and irritation that took 3 days to clear, and he’s never had a problem with other brands. Secondly, I applied an extremely generous layer of suncream everywhere (I’m paranoid about skin cancer), reapplied 2 hours later, and still managed to get burnt! My face was also stinging like crazy after applying, which has never happened with any other brands before. Terrible that this awful suncream is associated with the Cancer Council - an organisation you’d think you could trust!
Purchased in January 2021.
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Cancer C.Cancer Council
Hi Emily,
Thank you for your product review of our Ultra sunscreen. We are concerned to hear of your experience and would like to look into this further for you.... Read more
To do so, could you please email [email protected] with your best contact number? We will then forward on your details to our sunscreen partners, Vitality Brands Worldwide (formerly known as Skin Health), to get in contact with you as soon as possible. Alternatively, if you would like to call Vitality Brands Worldwide directly, you can ring them on 1300 364 515. They are available 24 hours a day. Kind regards, DomenicaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Stephanie L.
- 3 reviews
DO NOT BUY THIS
I have dark hair, olive skin, and I am not usually a candidate for sunburn, especially not after I've emptied half a tube of this stuff on myself. But I spent the Xmas holidays looking like an idiot who didn't use enough sunscreen because it just didn't work. Didn't work for my partner either. The only place I didn't get burnt was on my face, where I was wearing neutrogena sunscreen instead. Cancer Council needs to recall this dangerous product.
Purchased in December 2021 for $15.00.
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Cancer C.Cancer Council
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for reviewing Cancer Council Ultra sunscreen. We are concerned to hear of your experience, and would like to look into this further for you.... Read more
To do so, could you please supply us with your phone number by emailing [email protected]? We will then get our sunscreen partners, Vitality Brands Worldwide (formerly known as Skin Health), to get in contact with you as soon as possible. Kind regards, DomenicaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Absolute Disgrace
I wish I had read the reviews before buying. My husband and I are both sunburnt after using the 50+ Ultra Sunscreen. Thankfully we used Banana Boat baby sunscreen on our toddler so she didn’t get burnt. It’s a disgrace that this is associated with the Cancer Council.
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Cancer C.Cancer Council
Hi Eloise,
Thank you for your review regarding use of Cancer Council Ultra sunscreen. We are concerned to hear about your experience and would like to look into this further for you. Could you please... Read more
supply us with your phone number by emailing [email protected], so we can get our sunscreen partners, Vitality Brands Worldwide (formerly known as Skin Health), to contact you as soon as possible.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Terrible - severely sunburnt
I used the 50+ two days ago and I'm still nursing extremely red, sore legs with swollen ankles. I was at the beach for a couple of hours with my children and husband. My eldest daughter got a bit burnt on her back, my arms, chest and legs are extremely burnt, my husband who didn't have any sunscreen on - is fine!
We usually use Hamilton sunscreen as it suits my children's skin better however we were on holidays and the only option was sunscreen from the supermarket. I assumed being Cancer Council brand and 50+ it was a good choice for me and my family. Apparently not.
Purchased in December 2021 at Coles.
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Cancer C.Cancer Council
Hi Sara,
Thank you for your review regarding use of Cancer Council Ultra sunscreen. We are concerned to hear about your experience and would like to look into this further for you.... Read more
To do so, we'd like to get our sunscreen partners, Vitality Brands Worldwide (formerly known as Skin Health), to get in contact with you. If you could please supply us with your phone number by emailing [email protected], someone from the Vitality Brands Worldwide team will be in touch as soon as possible. Kind regards, DomenicaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
CraigCentral, TAS
Sunburnt
Terrible product, not sure how they are able to sell it, sunburnt and itchy, terrible product, Cancer counsel should be ashamed for selling such a below par sunscreen. Definitely not looking after my skin, or myself.
Purchased in October 2021 at Coles.
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Cancer C.Cancer Council
Hi Craig,
Thank you for your review regarding use of Cancer Council Ultra sunscreen. We are concerned to hear about your experience and would like to look into this further for you.... Read more
To do so, we'd like to get our sunscreen partners, Vitality Brands Worldwide (formerly known as Skin Health), to get in contact with you. If you could please supply us with your phone number by emailing [email protected], someone from the Vitality Brands Worldwide team will be in touch as soon as possible. Kind regards, DomenicaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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BlisteredSydney, NSW
Disgusted with blisters!
I am hypervigilant with sun care and my kids have never ever been sunburnt until i used this rubbish! I used this poor excuse for sunscreen and we are now NOT enjoying our overseas holiday with blisters! Might i add this is the 1st time i have purchased this poor excuse for sunscreen and am utterly disgusted!
Purchased in November 2021.
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Cancer C.Cancer Council
Hi there,
Thank you for your review regarding use of Cancer Council Ultra sunscreen. We are concerned to hear about your experience and would like to look into this further for you urgently. ... Read more
To do so, we'd like to get our sunscreen partners, Vitality Brands Worldwide (formerly known as Skin Health), to get in contact with you. If you could please supply us with your phone number by emailing [email protected], someone from the Vitality Brands Worldwide team will be in touch as soon as possible. Kind regards, DomenicaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Nikki SmithSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 2 reviews
Worst sunscreen on earth- con job
On holiday in Thailand with me and two kids consistently put on bought 50+ after putting it on felt the sun burning skin now we look like lobster Con job like when you donate only 4c in the dollar is received the rest goes to marketing mmm
Purchased in September 2021 at Coles for $15.00.
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Cancer C.Cancer Council
Hi Nikki,
Thank you for your review regarding use of Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen SPF50+. ... Read more
Cancer Council sunscreen is strictly regulated by the Australian Governments Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). This means that all batches of sunscreen are thoroughly tested to ensure that they are safe, the TGA-approved formula is adhered to, that the SPF claims on the bottle are exceeded and that the quantity of approved active ingredients is present before they are released to the public. Thus, we are concerned to hear about your experience and would like to look into this further for you urgently. To do so, we'd like to get our sunscreen partners Vitality Brands Worldwide (formerly known as Skin Health), to get in contact with you. If you could please supply us with your phone number and/or email by emailing [email protected], someone from the Vitality Brands Worldwide team will be in touch as soon as possible. In regards to where your money goes, its not correct that only 4c in every dollar donated to Cancer Council goes to the cause. Each year across Australia, for every dollar Cancer Council spent, on average: - 64c was invested in research, prevention programs, support services, and advocating to reduce the impact of cancer in Australia - 24c was spent on fundraising campaigns and events, and - 12c was spent on administration ensuring our operations are well managed, and meet best practice governance requirements. Every purchase of Cancer Council sun protection products by our community helps us achieve our vision of a cancer free future, so we greatly appreciate the support of our community who purchase our products. Kind regards, DomenicaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
JoshAuckland
I live in New Zealand. Aussie’s - class action lawsuit?
Terrible sunburn as everyone else seemed to experience. Australia - you should sue the manufacturer. It’s abhorrent and dangerous to sell this.
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Terrible
Terrible sunscreen. No protection; followed instructions for use and still got burnt. Not only did I get burnt but I broke out in a terrible rash. Would not recommend!
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SamBrisbane
Worst Sunburn i have ever had. Do not buy!
I purchased this product from coles. it was a factor 50.
I am very stringent in applying sun-cream for myself and children. We went to the beach which wasn't the hottest of days. We were only there about 3 hours and we applied the cream regularly. I have the worst sunburn i have ever experienced and couldn't go out of the house for 4 days as i couldn't were underwear or clothes as i was just too sore. I am on the 6th day and i am still sore and peeling. When i lived in the UK we used to go on holiday to enjoy the sun and i have never had real...Read more
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Disgusting this is cancer council sunscreen
Both my husband and I used this sunscreen liberally whilst out at the beach for 2 hours. We were both burnt despite the application. Thankfully we had applied another brand to our 20 month old toddler who did not get burnt. This sunscreen is going in the BIN! Will never buy again.
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MattBrisbane
- 6 reviews
- Verified purchase
Cancer Council Ultra SPF50+ applied more than recommended, yet we all still burned
This item should not be on the shelves! We purchased this as it was on sale, in future we wont be making that mistake again. We all applied this product generously and well within the 2 hours recommended yet we all still badly burned to the point of blisters! My wife used another companies SPF50+ on her face which completely protected her face but the rest of her body is severely burned with blisters
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BelBeaconsfield
Never use this product!!!
I made sure that we applied a thick layer of this sunscreen every hour, and unfortunately we still ended up getting burnt. The product should be pulled from the shelves.
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MellyMelbourne
Terrible sunburn
As others have described, my husband and I applied the 50+ sunscreen every hour and we’re severly burnt. Disappointed in this sunscreen. It should be discontinued.
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Bad sunburn
My daughter got the worst sunburn, So disappointed it was 50+ Cancer Council. This product should be taken of the market. I will never be using Cancer council sunscreen again.not happy
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Should not use if you live in any climate with heat
Here I am thinking I’ll enjoy a nice summers day in my backyard. I apply the spf 50 sport sunscreen, wait 30 minutes because I I’ve been caught out by that trick before. Go out in my garden thinking I’m going to be well protected by the lotion, I am very wrong. Two days later I’m applying prescribed steroid cream because I have 2nd degree burns to my back and legs. If anything this sunscreen magnifies UV, definitely do not recommend.
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Questions & Answers
Meggsasked
I applied Cancer Council 50+ yesterday afternoon and inadvertently rubbed it into my left eye. The stinging was painful and I was unable to open my eye for several hours. I did wash it out with water which helped a little. However this morning my eye is still not right and my vision is blurry. What can I do?
Lawrenceasked
I am using Cancer Council SPF50+, particularly on my arms when I play golf.
This season I have had a sharp reaction: blotchy red marks, skin irritation, itchiness. In previous years I have used a different brand with NO reaction at all.
Is it the Cancer Council sunscreen? I don't know, but can't think of any other possible source. It has been persisting for a month now, and has barely eased after I stopped using the sunscreen and took to wearing long sleeved shirts.
Next stop is to see my doctor.
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BURNTBEYONDBELIEFasked
having purchased Cancer Council 50+ sport sunscreen as the usual brands of Ego and Hamilton that I buy were not available I have been disgusted and appalled. Used it for the first and last time yesterday and got extremely burnt whilst outdoors and not in direct sun for a little over an hour. I have had the skin condition of vitiligo for most of my life, 42 years so the lack of protection was especially damaging. I would like to know why this product is even on the market given your lack of reputable quality testing, or at least clear and explicit warnings at point of sale.
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Cancer C.Cancer Council
Hi Sue,
Thank you for leaving a review. We can assure you that there has been no formula change of our Ultra sunscreen. However, we are concerned to hear about your recent experiences with the product and would like to look into it further for you.... Read more
To do so, we would like to get our sunscreen partners, Vitality Brands Worldwide (formerly known as Skin Health), to get in touch with you. Could you please supply us with your phone number by emailing [email protected] and Vitality Brands Worldwide will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Kind regards, Domenica