Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (marketed as Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Light) and Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Dark)) (Ethical Zinc Pty Ltd)
Product Name
Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (marketed as Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Light) and Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Dark))
Sponsor
ARTG details
384897
Date of review outcome
Date of publication
Mar-2026
Outcome
Sunscreen is no longer permitted to be supplied and batches A1569, A1954, A2403, A2575 have been recalled by the TGA
Is it safe to continue using this medicine?
No, continued use is not recommended
What action should consumers take?
Stop using this sunscreen as it may not work as expected in relation to providing the claimed level of sun protection (SPF).
Consumers should protect themselves from the sun in 5 ways - by using an alternative sunscreen that has an AUST number on the label, seeking shade and wearing protective clothing, hats and sunglasses.
Consumers should protect themselves from the sun in 5 ways - by using an alternative sunscreen that has an AUST number on the label, seeking shade and wearing protective clothing, hats and sunglasses.
Review scope
Targeted (see Additional Information below)
Information reviewed
ARTG Record, Evidence, Laboratory Results, Manufacturing Documentation, Website
Issues related to safety
The SPF for this sunscreen may be lower than what is claimed on the label. A lower than labelled SPF rating may put consumers at risk of insufficient protection from sunburn and reduce the sunscreen's long-term effectiveness at preventing skin cancer.
Issues related to efficacy
The SPF for this sunscreen may be lower than what is claimed on the label
Actions taken during the review
The TGA required the sponsor to provide information to support the efficacy of this sunscreen. The sponsor cancelled this sunscreen and withdrew it from further supply. The TGA recalled this sunscreen from the market.
Additional information
This sunscreen was targeted for lower than claimed SPF testing results (see the TGA website for more information: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/explore-topic/sunscreens/sunscreens-using-same-base-formulation-ultra-violette-lean-screen-spf-50-sunscreen)