I Tested the New Augustinus Bader Mineral Sunscreen—Is It Worth the Money?

Light protection factor 50 stands on the sunscreen, but is that true at all? According to "Ekotest" the manufacturers of eleven creams exaggerate with the indication. The two test winners are comparatively cheap.

They contain harmful plasticizers and do not protect sufficiently from the sun: In the »Öko-Test« eleven out of 26 sun creams examined fail. A glimpse of light: The test winners are surprisingly affordable.

If you just don't want to risk sunburn and skin cancer, you can use sunscreens with a light protection factor of 50 or 50+. But what it says is not always in it, a "eco-test" shows.

I Tested the New Augustinus Bader Mineral Sunscreen—Is It Worth the Money?

PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here. Cult brand Augustinus Bader is arguably today’s top prestige skincare brand, its products (including eye cream) coveted for their science-backed formulations that not …

Frankfurt/Main - Those who just don't want to risk sunburn and skin cancer, resort to sunscreens with a light protection factor of 50 or 50+. But what it says is not always in it, shows an "eco-test".

Hanayuki sunscreen distributed by Doan Di Bang was discovered to have falsely declared its SPF index. Labeled as SPF 50, but in reality it only reached 2.4, not enough to protect the skin, causing the risk of sunburn and serious skin damage.