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Welcome to Issue 77 of the No BS Beauty Bulletin!
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Made Me Laugh - What a good boy!
This dog led an officer to his leash while he was being rescued from his burning home. This is Oakley. Last Thursday, he was home alone when a fire started in the attic. When the Aurora Police Department arrived, there were flames at the back of the house. Unsure if anyone was
— WeRateDogs (@dog_rates)
11:19 PM • Sep 16, 2025
Juicy Beauty News
The Real Sunscreen Scandal Isn’t in Australia. It’s in the Lab.
…The finger-pointing began in June when Australian consumer group CHOICE found 16 of 20 sunscreens failed SPF claims, with Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen SPF 50+ registering a glaring SPF of 4.A New Sunscreen Filter Is Coming to the U.S. Next Year
It’ll be our first since the last millennium.More sunscreens pulled from shelves over SPF concerns
Ten further sunscreens have either been pulled from shelves or "paused" from supply to retailers over concerns about their sun protection claims.TGA acts following CHOICE sunscreen investigation
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has raised concerns over 20 sunscreens sold in Australia.Inflated Import Fees by UPS, DHL, and FedEx Class Action Lawsuit Investigation
Scientists invent new sunscreen made from pollen
Traditional chemical sunscreens can damage coral reefs. Scientists say there's a fix using one derived from tea plant pollen.5 reasons you may be losing your hair and how to prevent it
Hair loss isn’t just cosmetic – it can be one of the first indicators that something deeper in the body is out of balance.
👀 What did I buy this week?👀
Don’t tell Cameraman!
About the Dogs (and everything else)
The last couple weeks have been so busy. Poor little Gabby spent a couple nights at the local animal hospital in the Twin Cities. She was diagnosed with pancreatitis and was pretty sick for a few days. Thankfully she is starting to heal up and has an even more strict low-fat diet. Interestingly the vet put her on a special diet which includes small amounts of turkey baby food, boiled chicken, and Hill’s Prescription Diet Low Fat Digestive Care.
She is getting up there in age, she is 16 years old and my mom rescued her when she was a little puppy. Hoping she has a few more good years left ahead of her so hoping for a full recovery.
The kitchen remodel is getting close to being finished- this week they installed the cabinets, countertop, and stove! Hopefully next week we get the water, dishwasher, drywall, and painting done. Soon to move back into my kitchen and get to work!
Winner of the Week - La Roche Posay
La Roche Posay has recently launched an upgraded version of their highly effective UVMune 400 Sunscreen. It is called UVMune 400 AK and is intended to help prevent actinic keratosis. Rumor has it this sunscreen, if identical to the one sold in Brazil- which it appears to be, will have an SPF of 99. This sunscreen will also have a PPD (persistent pigment darkening) of 36. PPD is the level of UVA protection you have while SPF is the level of UVB protection you have.
Actinic keratosis (AK) is a precancerous skin condition caused by long-term sun exposure and sun damage. AK is commonly seen on the face, back of hands, neck, and scalp. It represents early damage to skin cells that could develop into squamous cell carcinoma if left untreated. Most often AK stays benign but in some cases it can lead to a dangerous cancer.
When it comes to finding the best sunscreens there are only a few brands that come to mind, and La Roche Posay comes out consistently #1 on my list. A few other brands - Bioderma, Isdin, and Altruist. Unfortunately in the USA it is very hard (and becoming increasingly so) to get your hands on these effective sunscreens. We are stuck with some of the saddest sunscreens. If you can afford to get your hands on some of these European brands you should. La Roche Posay is always doing more research, creating new filters, and still is generally pretty affordable overall.
More information here: https://www.reddit.com/r/EuroSkincare/comments/1nvvuzw/la_roche_launches_new_uvmune_ka_in_europe/
Loser of the Week - Krave Beauty & Supergoop!
The Australian Sunscreen scandal is still in full swing and some US- sold brands are getting wrapped up in the mix as well. A new investigation by BeautyMatter has shed light on a growing issue in the skincare industry.
At the center of the storm is Princeton Consumer Research (PCR), a U.S. testing lab used by multiple global sunscreen brands. Regulators and industry experts are now questioning whether PCR’s testing methods have led to inflated SPF claims on popular sunscreens sold worldwide. It appears that both Krave Beauty and Supergoop! used this lab for their sunscreen labelling.
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recently recalled several sunscreens after retesting revealed huge SPF discrepancies — some products labeled SPF 50+ tested as low as SPF 4. Many of those formulas had been tested by PCR.
BeautyMatter’s investigation uncovered additional PCR reports for:
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50 and Mineral Unseen SPF 40
KraveBeauty Beet The Sun SPF 40
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+
Experts reviewing these reports noted highly unusual testing data — including identical SPF results across all test subjects, something virtually impossible under normal conditions. Both Supergoop and KraveBeauty declined to comment.
While no brand has been formally accused of wrongdoing, this report raises critical questions about the integrity of SPF testing across the entire industry. Until stricter oversight and transparency are enforced, even trusted sunscreens may need a second look. This keeps unravelling and getting more scandalous by the day.
And to add, I must say, I’m impressed Krave Beauty has the ability to be implicated in not only one, but two major sunscreen scandals in the past few years. You almost have to try to accomplish that… /s
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