Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen review

Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen review

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Bad product

We used your product every hour caked it on we r still suffering from the sunburnt we both got blister worse sunscreen ever people should not put this on there family

Purchased in January 2022 for $20.

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Save yourself being burnt...JUST DON'T

0 stars. Applied this idiot sunscreen to 5 kids from 3 different families every hour whilst also in shaded areas with rashie pants and clothing on. The only places that didn't get horrifically burnt was where the cream was not added. Their behinds, stomachs and bottoms of their feet. So will assume that chemicals cause this reaction? Well guess what? No more...1 kid in hospital being treated. Cancer causing cream.

Purchased in January 2022 at Big W for $14.99.

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I wish I’d read the reviews…

Don’t purchase. Minimal time spent in the sun and ended up burnt. I applied liberally with no effect. I would hate it if someone purchased this and used it on a young child- can only imagine the damage.
Very disappointing especially given that it is a Cancer Council product.

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Burn or itchy rash????

This product should be taken off the market. A friend and I used it and every body area applied developed an itchy red rash as bad or worse than sunburn.

Purchased in January 2022.

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Nerissa H.Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

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So much skin irritation cant use on face

We have used this sunscreen for a few years always great. Not sure if ingredients have changed but 3 families we holiday with all had severe irritation on the face where it left rashes on our faces.and i had to buy different brand. The eye irritation was also so bad we spent hours washing eyes and face with water. Given other reviews maybe needs to be reviewed.

Purchased in January 2022 at Woolworths for $15.

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EmmaGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

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Does not protect from sun

We purchased the 'Active' sunscreen and went to the beach. Applied every hour and later that day, the kids and I were all burnt! It is a 50+ but did not work. I purchased this one as I thought the cancer council sunscreen would be the best given who they are. Would never buy this again.

Purchased in January 2022 at Woolworths for $10.

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Clara V.30 Nov 2021

I’m burnt badly after using this product

I’m on holidays , bought this brand to be extra safe in the sun , applied as per directions , and every were I applied the lotion I am badly burnt , has ruined my holiday as I’m so sore , my feet have blisters I think it’s close to being classed as 3rd degree burns , this product should be pulled from the shelf’s

Purchased in December 2021.

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Did not work!

I applied this sunscreen on my children (2yrs and 4yrs) before heading to the swimming pool. Reapplied about 1.5 hrs in and we were in the sun for a total of 3 hours maximum.
Both children were noticeably red raw burnt almost immediately after we got home. Very disappointed and feeling very awful for my children.

Purchased in December 2021 for $9.95.

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Most awful sunburn i’ve ever gotten! DO NOT USE

Bought the SPF50+ sunscreen on holidays thinking it would be the best, just put it on areas i was worried about (face, chest & front of legs) and i am SO glad i didn’t do my whole body, I am so horrifically burnt ONLY where I put the sunscreen, my back/back of my legs/stomach and arms are completely fine! My hands are so burnt from where i had leftover sunscreen and just rubbed my hands together. I usually use just a bondi sands spf15 and have never had anything like this. Was horrified to see mothers with small children buying it from Woolwort...

Read morehs when I was there the next day buying aloe vera, I showed them my burns and they were mortified and absolutely avoided all the cancer council sunscreens. Can’t believe it’s still being sold actually makes me sick!! Spending the rest of my holiday locked inside the hotel with solosite and aloe vera to hopefully avoid scarring!!!

Purchased in January 2022.

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MonicaMurray Mallee, SA

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DOESN'T WORK

I have used this sunscreen mainly for our 8 year old, I smother her in sunscreen, this product DOES NOT work, within a few minutes of putting this on her, she broke out, her skin was red raw and blistered, taking her to her Dr, I was told that this sunscreen does not agree with alot of children or adults.

Safe to say, we use a different a different sunscreen now and never been better.

Purchased in January 2022 at Woolworths for $9.

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Whole family burnt!

I am so disappointed after buying 4 large bottles of your product for our family
Holiday at the beach and after the 1st day our whole family ended up Burnt.
I really should of checked the reviews first before spending so much money and now I will have to buy an alternative cream!

Purchased at Woolworths.

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The worst. Put it on for 1 minute body is on fire. Do not use this product. Needs to be pulled from shelves.

The worst thing I've used.

Applied for 1 minute whole body is on fire. Can't stopp irritation. Even after cold shower and steroid cream after 30 mins still burning up.

Purchased in January 2022.

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Terrible product

This sunscreen is simply terrible! We have applied as per instructions and we are all red raw. Simply should not be on the shelves! I am shocked a product can even be sold!

Purchased in December 2021.

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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?

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I would go to a GP and get some antibiotic drops u have an infection / irritation

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.

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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Details

CategorySunscreen & Sun Protection Products
Release dateOct 2007

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