Sunscreens
We aren’t testing sunscreens this summer. Sunscreens sold in New Zealand are now regulated under the Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Act and must meet the Australian and New Zealand sunscreen standard, which has requirements for independent testing.
While we’re still campaigning for regular mandatory sunscreen testing we’ve developed a sunscreen database, to help you decide which sunscreen to buy.
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Neutrogena
Beach Defence Lotion SPF50
Price
Price is the price of the size we surveyed. Other sizes may be available.
Price per 100g/ml is based on the price of the size we surveyed. Buying a larger size may be cheaper per 100g/ml.
Why is this free?
Our sunscreen database is free thanks to support from Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. We’re dedicated to getting NZ consumers a fairer deal. We provide as much information as we can for free but we rely primarily on membership and donations to fund our work. You can help by becoming a Consumer member or making a donation. We’ll use your contribution to investigate consumer issues and work for positive change.
Key information
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LotionType
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198mlSize
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50Claimed SPF
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AustraliaMade in
Specifications
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Claimed broad spectrum protection
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Claimed water resistance4 hours
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IngredientsContains chemical ingredients
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Active ingredients
Homosalate 10%
Octyl salicylate 5%
Octocrylene 4%
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.5%
Ethylhexyl Triazone 0.6%
Bemotrizinol 0.4% -
Preservatives
Phenoxyethanol
Caprylyl glycol
Octanohydroxamic acid
Extra information
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SPF testing laboratoryInformation not provided
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Year of most recent SPF testingNot provided
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Available sizes198ml, 400ml
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CommentsCompany did not provide information - information from packaging or company websites.
Member reviews
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Awful
Pros
Nothing this year! - 2025
Expiry November 2026.
Cons
I used this last year on both my grand children and myself,(2024) no issues..
This year 2025, it was thick and greasy.
The lotion took forever to rub on/in, the greasy feel simply did not go away.
It clung to everything and even after the 20 min wait from application time it
was oily feeling and still on the surface of our skins with little or no absorption.
I am now on the hunt for the Sunblock that doesn't do all the things this one does!
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
Faye S.
Used 1 month or less