UK-based skincare brand Medik8 has recalled three sizes of one of its sunscreens due to safety concerns.
According to the brand, it is issuing a voluntary recall for several batches of its SPF 50+ formula, but if you have one in your medicine cabinet, don’t throw it out just yet! The recall is valid for products sold in Australia and New Zealand between August 2023 and March 2026 and includes AUS Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ (15 mL); SPF 50+ (60 mL); Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ Professional (60 mL); and Post Treatment Kit, which includes the Physical Sunscreen 50+ 15 mL.
“On April 1, 2026, we voluntarily recalled our Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 from the Australian and New Zealand market,” Medik8 told Allure in a statement. “This formula is manufactured by a third party and is only sold in the Australian and New Zealand market. All other Medik8 retail SPF products currently sold globally are made to different formulations at our accredited UK facility and remain fully validated, accredited, tested and safe for use.”
Why the recall, you ask? “Independent testing has shown the product is unlikely to meet the SPF 50+ rating stated on the label,” the brand shared on their website, nothing that while the sunscreens are safe to use, “some batches may offer lower than labelled [sic] SPF protection.” While no sunscreen can completely block all sun rays, a higher level typically offers more protection. The American Academy of Dermatology Association recommends wearing a sunscreen with an SPF level of at least 30 and re-applying every two hours.
Medik8 is offering full refunds to consumers who purchased one of the impacted sunscreen formulas. Affected batch codes include A1798A and A1798B (expiration dates August 2026) and A2651, A2651A and A2651B (expiration dates April 2028).
Recalls happen on occasion in the beauty world, generally due to safety concerns. In fall 2025, Neutrogena recalled one lot of its mega-popular Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Micellar Cleansing Towelettes due to potential bacterial contamination, and some sunscreen sprays have been recalled in the past due to benzene contamination. Recently, Australian brand Ultra Violette recalled its Lean Screen SPF 50+ due to “inconsistent SPF levels” during testing, and Naked Sundays paused Australian-made production of its Collagen Glow mineral sunscreen.
If you have an affected Medik8 sunscreen, you can return your sunscreen to the place of purchase or fill out a form via their website.
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