Is Australian Sunscreen ACTUALLY stronger than Asian Sunscreen? I put them to the test!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- Thank you for joining me on this journey. A journey full of many discoveries... and many regrets. I now own enough sunscreen to protect a small village.
Edit: Holy moly, somehow I missed the fact that Bondi Sands Mineral Face Fluid is NOT water resistant! Obviously this changes my entire outlook on the results and highlights the importance of using the right sunscreen for your intended activity! They have a water resistant sunscreen that they recommend instead called "SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Body Sunscreen Lotion" which you can find here: geni.us/afdov5
Thank you Dr Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science for your expert advice. Check out her channel here: / @labmuffinbeautyscience
My Sunscreen Recommendations: geni.us/sunscreenlist
Video Chapters:
00:00-Intro
01:26-What is sunscreen?
02:10-Is mineral "better" than chemical?
03:09-The confusion of SPF
03:32-Why do I need to reapply it?
04:29-You're not applying enough, trust me.
05:20-Is makeup with SPF enough?
05:36-Why is Aus sunscreen so... gross?
07:12-Why is Jpn sunscreen so... lovely?
08:49-The classic chicken or the egg situation
09:27-The best advertisement for sunscreen, ever.
10:58-UVB, UVA and why you should care
11:46-No, Asian skincare does not bleach your skin
12:40-The myth of reef safe sunscreen
13:19-The problem with backyard sunscreen tests
14:06-My methodology
15:08-How SPF is measured in a lab
15:46-Dry test results
17:04-Am I... a genius?
17:22-No
18:07-Sunscreen water resistance test
18:23-Water resistance regulations
20:40-"Sweatproof" doesn't exist
21:10-Water resistance test methodology
21:46-The results and my mistakes
27:59-What did we learn from all this?
28:33-Which sunscreen should you buy?
29:18-Time to get introspective
31:20-My favourite sunscreens!
33:24-Slip Slop Slap everyone!
34:17-Subscribe to me and LabMuffin!
Links:
(1) Metal oxide sunscreens protect skin by absorption, not by reflection or scattering
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1...
(2) Sunscreen use and duration of sun exposure: a double-blind, randomized trial pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10433...
(3) Rates of skin cancer in the countries with the highest rates of skin cancer worldwide in 2020
www.statista.com/statistics/1...
(4) Cancer Council 2021-2022 Pre-budget submission
treasury.gov.au/sites/default...
(5) Sunscreen Regulation in Australia
www.tga.gov.au/resources/reso...
(6) Cancer Statistics in Japan 2022
ganjoho.jp/public/qa_links/re...
(7) Anatomical exposure patterns of skin to sunlight: Relative contributions of direct, diffuse and reflected ultraviolet radiation
www.researchgate.net/publicat...
(8) There’s insufficient evidence your sunscreen harms coral reefs theconversation.com/theres-in...
(9) ISO 18861 - Cosmetics - sun protection test methods - percentage of water resistance
www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/...
(10) JCIA Standards and related notifications of Sun Protection Factor (SPF), UVA Protection Grade (PA) and water resistance for UV protection. www.jcia.org/en/common/downlo...
(11) 紫外線防止効果に対する耐水性測定法基準に関するよくある質問への回答（Q&A) (Answers to frequently asked questions about the water resistance measurement standard for UV protection effect)
www.jcia.org/admin/informatio...
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I didn’t realise at the time of filming but the Bondi Sands Mineral Face Fluid is NOT a water resistant sunscreen which explains why it didn’t perform well in the water test but offered great protection in the dry test. I removed some comments from the video as I don’t feel it’s fair to compare its results to other water resistant sunscreens. Bondi Sands has undergone the same regulated tests as all sunscreens in Australia and when used as directed it offers the protection written on the label. This is 100% my fault and something that I'm absolutely KICKING myself for :( Bondi Sands recommends you try their SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Body Sunscreen Lotion (which I've also heard great things about) and you can find it here: geni.us/afdov5
😂 dont worry, you did great with your experment 🥼🧪 i absolutely loved this video
Can you try the deconstruuct sunscreen please
Do you have a mild herpes outbreak on the right side of your mouth?
Or is it the left?
@@Workforce.Ausfailure troll?
things I learned from this:
- the best sunscreen is tape
- sun burned skin squares look like baked spam
This really hits why my doctor recommended upf
*sigh* Time to mummify myself with tape every time I go out then
theres actually UV face patches in asia. it’s really popular amongst golfers who are in the sun a lot and are worried of aging. i don’t find them too practical for everyday use, but it’s a good nice to have if you’re planning to be at the beach or the fair all day
i think there’s a few brands on amazon
@@CRCC830 They only have small face patches though not a full face one. So even with sunscreen on the rest of your face you might get weird tan lines because where the sunscreen is it would be slightly darker then where the patch is.
@@FragranceEuphoria i think the bigger the patch, the harder it is to apply flat and “invisible”… which is a trade off like you mentioned and leaves gaps. BUT folks get majority of Age/sunspots in that upper top cheek region, so its best for just extra protection rather than a pure replacement to SPF + reapplication
As a scientist, I commend your dedication to accuracy and reducing sources of error, but most especially to your dedication to *finding* the remaining sources of error and reporting them. I think your experiments still have a lot of value despite the problems you list -- no one can ever eliminate all error anyways. Also idk exactly what the issues you had with your scales were, but just know that with the very precise lab scales, you can literally watch water evaporate in the weight measurement, so if you couldn't get your scale to settle down, you may have just been seeing evaporation!
Oooooh that’s so interesting re: evaporation! I didn’t really think of that! Thank you for your feedback! So glad you liked it ☺️
@@CurrentlyHannah also subtle air movements can affect very sensitive scales as well, just thought of that! The expensive scales have little cabinets surrounding the scale to reduce the effects of that.
But I really have to reiterate that I was so excited to see this video and you should feel good about your experimental designs and critical thinking. There are plenty of professional scientists who do worse science every day. It really just warms my heart to see good scientific principles being applied.
That’s such a good point. Especially since Japanese sunscreens tend to have a lot of alcohol for a better application feel.
The tests are fairly solid. Multiple repetitions would balance out some of the possible errors. And some of errors like transferring containers can be corrected. The downside of course being repeating such tests is really unhealthy 😅
@@shibibi1 yes and I guess she should have gotten IRB approval since it has a human test subject 😂
As a dermatologist, thank you for making such a well researched and informative video about sunscreen for people to watch! One thing to note: Vitamin C is actually photosensitive, so when it comes into contact with sunlight, oxidization occurs and it loses its effectiveness, so the formula used and stabilizers within it are pretty critical when determining its effectiveness.
I think a pretty good first step in choosing a sunscreen is to NOT log on to Tik Tok. And if you do, assume everyone selling you something is lying.
@@MonkeyJedi99You have no idea how much work I've had to do correcting skin problems people have gotten from listening to influencers. It would save what is weeks worth of cumulative time every year if the ones not educated enough to be giving advice would just poof off the internet.
@@killbethythat would be lovely, the levels of misinformation these days are nauseating to all of us I think
Does that mean anything with vit c and sunscreen together shouldn't be used?
@@kimjihae61 I know I don't want sunscreen in my orange juice...
The best of the "testing sunscreen in the sun" videos out there, amazing work Hannah! Also, love the expert you used, I agree with everything she said 😂
Not sure if you will see this but figured I'd ask anyways, you might have a vid talking about this but I'll ask here and maybe get an answer. How much does darker pigmentation change results. Not only the amount you need to apply but also the quality needed for darker pigmentation.
IKR? She' s an aussie emergent youtuber with a few subs and a lot of passion for science. Something tells me she' s going places🔮...
😜🧛🏻♀️🖤
The collab I didn’t know I needed, you ladies are both amazing at what you do!
Yeah she really knew what she was talking about 😉 😁
Wow this endorsement means a lot in my opinion
I came for the burned skin squares story, but stayed for the unexpected master's thesis... in video format. This is by far more entertaining and captivating than reading a 170-page paper.
Excellent video, Hannah!
100% agreed.
I work at a dermatology office and that means I see a LOT of patients with skin cancer. I want to reiterate something she said: the best sunscreen is the one that you use!!! The fact of the matter is if you picked the highest quality but grossest/gardest to apply sunscreen and DONT wear it, that sunscreen is useless. Covering your body with clothing is one of the best ways to protect yourself, but if you wear sheer clothing, apply sunscreen underneath! You CAN get skin cancer even without getting burnt/without pain. And lastly, your best option is to get screened yearly, as in have your body physically looked over by a dermatologist, if you have not had a skin cancer before, when you hit around 35 years old. If you have been diagnosed with a skin cancer or have a lot of moles or spots, or you have a family history of melanoma, talk with your dermatologist about getting seen every 6 months. You would be surprised how much can happen in 6 months.
When I was younger we lost someone to skin cancer. She had 3 small children all under 7. It was devastating because she was fine and it all happened so fast. Now we are very strict with skincare. It’s something no one understands until it happens to them or they live with the pain of losing someone
I really WISH I’d mentioned these in the video cuz there are a lot of questions about them:
-The reason Australian sun is “harsher” than elsewhere has nothing to do with the ozone layer. The earth is actually physically closer to the sun in the southern hemisphere’s summer than the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, accounting for approximately 7-10% extra UV.
-The sunscreen I used on my lower back/arms/shoulders in the water resistance test was the Aus Nivea, but generously reapplied throughout the test. +10 points for reapplication!
-Bondi Sands did have a batch of their zinc sunscreen that got recalled recently but my bottle was not in that batch.
-La Roche Posay is obviously French but it’s sold in Australia, has passed all the regulations there and was tested in a TGA approved lab… but for simplicity, it’s just easier to call it “Australian sunscreen”
-Some people have pointed out that my ponytail covers the top square when lying on my stomach 😓 I wasn’t lying in that position for very long so I don’t know how big a difference it could’ve made but yeah, just another reason to not take my results for granted 😂
On my german sunscreen the information about it being waterproof has actually a written out explaination what this means (50% coverage after 40 min in water). It is however sunmilk and i got no idea what the difference is...
Any idea why none of the sunscreen videos I've seen mention Blue Lizard? I'm a little concerned because no one has mentioned it as good or bad. Meanwhile, it is the one I've fallen in love with.
I could be wrong, but being physically closer to the sun has zero effect whatsoever on "harshness". Earth orbit the sun in an ellipsis, some times 2 million miles closer or further away. I highly doubt that the extra distance from north or south hemisphere is a contributing factor. It's likely, due to the thinner atmosphere depending on elevation.
Why haven't I found your channel before? I'm part Japanese part Australian now living in Spain, lol my skin is so pale and photosensitive, I'd most likely burn like a vampire. [Lived in Osaka Japan, Brisbane Australia and now in Seville Spain].
Hi, in the industry, milligram scales (and often centigram) are _always_ operated under a glass bell or inside a special enclosure to avoid any air draft or even respiration fooling the result - temperature and light conditions also must be kept under control.
One thing is very important though, as for other creams never ever have the bottle nozzle touch your skin, it could contaminate the whole product with your skin germs.
On such creams, expiration dates only have a very little effect on the result, as it is more a matter of emulsion falling apart and possibly bad smell - the anti-UV compounds being quite stable, they do not change significantly in such a short time. And remember that the industry always find whatever arguments are necessary to get shorter dates, so it can sell more to gullible persons, just like with canned food, except if it can be opened by hand, which is another way to reach this goal because faster corrosion of the top semi-cutting could admit air in.
La Roche-Posay is pronounced like : La Roche-Pozay (in French, only one 'S' is equivalent to the 'Z' sound).
In a world that rewards simplicity at the cost of substance, I would just like to say that your commitment to being thorough and nuanced is greatly appreciated.
This is so encouraging to hear! I really tried to make it as accurate a possible so thank you!
Couldn’t agree more. Thorough study has much more detailed and correct information to persuade intelligent beings.
Yes, a thousand times yes! (well, 2200 times at this point, obviously)
I was like, 35m of sunscreen... wwaaaHHHH?! but I ended up watching the whole thing.
this feels like one of the videos that came out 3 years ago and has 15+ million views. but for it to be 6 hours old and only 10,000 views is crazy. I know and hope that it will go viral
I had to check when I saw TH-cam said this comment was posted 14 hr ago. Wow!
Something you'll find at like 2am too
Oh wow I thought the same
329,054 now and it's only been 2 days. Wow.
now it's 3 days with almost half a million views!
I lived in Australia for 2 years and even with sun screen I burnt a few times, I started wearing a hat everywhere, and a long sleeved rash vest when I went swimming😂 I am from South Africa so used to sun and sun in the Southern Hemisphere. The sun in Oz is brutal. Very good video.
This is honestly the best TH-cam video I'll see this year. Those melanoma ads did a doozy on me and even now - I'm 40 next year - I tell people in Europe "there's nothing healthy about a tan" and "did you slip, slop, slap?". However - knowing the regulations for AU sunscreen is so much more comprehensive, it's made me question everything available to me in my new country (NL) as tanning is still seen as desired, beautiful etc.
Thank you for everything you did to make this video ♡ I totally screenshot your results so I can keep my beautiful pasty white skin, pasty white and melanoma free for as long as possible:)
People who avoid the sun have shorter life expectancies than those who sunbathe, interestingly. So there is something healthy about sun exposure.
In the Netherlands there is so little sun that you need to buy and eat vitamin D daily for almost the whole year. Sunbathing is basically essential here if one wants to avoid the supplement.
That's why we love TH-cam. "Ordinary person" put a lot of effort, dive deep into topics and do a brilliant job to share results with everyone in beautiful fun, interesting and nice to listen to ways (❤ for timestamps)
Thanks for your efforts in making a balanced and informative video on a really important topic. So refreshing to see someone actually admit there were flaws in the testing and showing how difficult it is to do fair, unbiased, accurate tests.
I like the take-away that (almost) any sunscreen is better than none.
I like your flawed testing. It captures the real world better than lab testing. Like the expired sunscreen. I'm sure many of us have used expired sunscreen because it is what we had on hand. The skin stretching? That is a natural consequence of moving. Higher temps? I live in Texas, my sunscreen gets left in the car. It gets rather toasty in the summer. These are real world things.
Thanks for the tests. Mad props to actually exposing yourself to the sun like that.
yes to this. I think that's what makes this more enjoyable despite the fact it isn't as scientific as lab tests!!
Yes! I appreciate Hannah's transparency very much indeed, but I was also thinking that her results are much closer to real-world results that most of the rest of us would get! One of my physicians is always saying that results acquired in the lab rarely apply to regular humans in the clinic because regular humans don't live in labs. So you have to compare like with like--in this case, square X performed better than square Y on Hannah's back/leg on that particular testing day. Another flaw to consider is that Hannah's skin type isn't the same as my skin type (hers is most likely drier than mine), and the different formulations will stick to different skin types differently. Does that have an effect on efficacy? Who knows? (I was thinking formulations that pill will rub off more easily, thus possibly giving less coverage, and many formulas pill on my very oily skin.) And we didn't take into consideration how sweat affects efficacy, which I'm sure it does, and for many of us in the real world, is a factor completely out of our control in summer! My big takeaway is that covering your skin (with clothes/hat/duct tape) is probably the best sun protection possible! And when that's not possible, some sunscreen is always going to be better than no sunscreen (or just vitamin C by itself)! Hannah, thanks for being our guinea pig!! Now if only I could get someone to do this sort of testing with the sunscreens we get in US drugstores, since our regulations are so very different from the rest of the world!
Okay, but in order for those results to mean anything, they would need to be compared against ones that hadn't been exposed in that way. Was the sunscreen ineffective because it was worse as baseline or because it was expired? Which sunscreens were left in a hot environment, and if so, which of those if any faced any degradation?
I love seeing the respect you put on Dr. Wong (using her actual title as someone with a PhD) throughout this video!
I'm 43/F. I noticed in my mid 20s that I was freckling heavily on the left side of my body (especially my left arm). I quickly realized it was from driving. Ever since then, I wear SPF daily, even in the winter. It's more important anyway since I'm incredibly fair and don't tan, only burn, turn white and freckle more. I live in the central US and wear a hat and arm sleeves as well when gardening. Nothing is perfect, but I'm determined to prevent skin cancer and burning, if I can help it. This was a lovely video. Thank you!
The first time I tried Biore's watery essence, I was floating the river with my kids. I put the standard Banana Boat on my them because I didn't want to make them Guinea pigs. They reapplied 2 to 3 times in the 2.5 hour float. I forgot to bring the Biore, so I did not reapply. Despite both packages saying their product was SPF 50, my kids ended up with burnt faces and shoulders and I wasn't even pink--I'm a customer for life.
So Biore is aqua gel is good for body or also face?
@@frankiekawaii6163 It's designed for the face, but I've used it for the body now and then
I can vouch for biore watery essence too. However, I only prefer it during beaches, sports, and basically for a bit more heavy duty stuff + for the body. I remember the first time I used biore watery essence, my family and family friends went out swimming at the beach. And man, almost everyone that went out to swim got sun burned and tan, I didn't get any. They did apply sunscreen but they barely put any to be fair.. Though, I didn't reapply and swam just right after 10 minutes of applying
@@frankiekawaii6163 aqua GEL is better for the face. Aqua ESSENCE is better for the body. However, you can use both for either face or body if you've got the $ and not as much of a picky face lol. The consistency is the difference between them and I believe essence is a bit more water resistant, I'm not too sure tho (ps. I've used both).
@@snulsim7245 I prefer the essence for the face. It's very lightweight and works well under foundation. The gel feels like mix of essence and traditional sunscreen. It has a greaser feel and leaves a slight white cast.
by far my fave thing about this video is THE EXCEL FILE of your sunscreen breakdown. I love ppl nerding out on topics like this, it makes me wanna look more into the subject myself! 🥰
I cant find the excel file where is the link?
@@Rayinfo0108 was shown in video
I was buying some art supplies on amazon and under an eraser add there was a review, the dude literally made a hand-made excel spreadsheet and tested all erasers that is available on amazon....I still follow religiously his opinions on the topic
@@carolitoffanayou got a link to that?
I feel like there are 2 types of ppl:
Group 1) people who see an excel file & either squeal in delight at the work of art or violently react at how poor the spreadsheet was done.
And Group 2): “Normal” people.
IYKYK & if not, I’m not gonna explain it to you cuz you probably don’t label your tabs appropriately anyway! 😁😁
I feel like all the little "mistakes" that you made in your first back test just makes the results more important because its things we all do when we're traveling with sunscreen. Were not hyper focused on application or packaging or anything like that, we're just enjoying our vacations. Thank you so much for sharing this information!
As a desert-dweller in the U.S. Southwest, I have noticed a difference in sun intensity between my region and where my mom's family comes from, about 800 miles directly North. Your 7% greater sun intensity makes sense to me.
Due to sunscreen melting off of my forehead and stinging my eyes, I only apply it to below eye level and wear a baseball cap, usually. I have an SPF 15 or 30 facial moisturizer I use daily for protection while driving.
Thank you for your hard work on this video!
As a fellow foreigner in Japan i appreciate your commitment. I follow すみしょう a japanese cosmetic chemist on TH-cam, he does a lot of meticulous sunscreen testing and speaking in details about the newest developments in cosmetics field in Japan.
Who do you follow?
@@sourcow56 His name is Sumishou. He is japanese and the channel is in japanese language.
Yup, I'm his subbie too!
@@understone86Can you suggest a clean brand one he suggests?
to be fair, the things you did to skew the results are things a lot of us already do based on our lifestyles, so in a sense, its still helpful
Exactly what I was going to point out
Slip, slop, slap, seek and slide
Slip on an shirt 👕
Slop on some sunscreen 🧴
Slap on a hat 🤠
Seek some shade⛱️
Slide on Sunnies 😎
Favourite ads honestly.
Thank you for being fully transparent ❤️
You did a much better job identifying issues with your study than most research journals and medical journals do! Very impressed!
I know! She did well!
Abstract? nah, your scientific article needs a youtube video to increase its impact.
Came here to say the same thing! I have a feeling that Michele (Lab Muffin Beauty Science) helped in that regard. Which is fine by me, I'd rather someone be inspired by an amazing scientist and try to emulate exactly what they would do, then just wing it and put out a useless video filled with misinformation and bogus science😊
What I find very nice with your test, is that -> ''yes ok, they aren't lab tests'' - but they are surely closer to IRL situations than a lab can be when they test the spf. So knowing that, it's super interesting from a consumer standpoint because we have a flawed use of sunscreen even if we are super cautious about it. We can't 100% guarantee the conservation, how it interacts with our skincare, or the chemicals in the pool, our sweat, the rubbing etc. so it's super cool that you did those tests and shared it with us. Really, I truly appreciate it! 🙏
Thats exactly what I thought too. :)
Exactly!
It’s helpful to know that even expired sunscreen is better than no sunscreen.
Lab tests vs field tests!
This is exactly what I thought as well. It’s all well and good to do lab testing but real world testing is what is really needed. Especially for the waterproof test. If you’re going to go to the beach and spend the day you are doing more than just one thing at a time. You are walking on pavement, then sand, then swimming then sitting on sand or a towel or maybe a chair you may or may not have a lot of shade. You might have to go to the bathroom ext. Even if you reapply as directed the results you will get from your sunscreen will vary on you and what you are doing and your body. Because the one thing I don’t recall her talking about is the absorption rate of these sun screens. Which is actually the main reason you have to reapply sunscreen even if you are not sweating or getting wet or anything. Your body absorbs the lotion eventually and then the outer layers of your skin are no longer protected. I learned this when I was doing my own research into sunscreen a few years back. Because I couldn’t find a good sunscreen to save my life I moved to Alabama and though I am not ginger my father was and I inherited his sun sensitivity. And Alabama sun is murderous. I resorted to clothing as my best option in conjunction with the highest spf sunscreens I could find. It’s worked out for the most part but I think it’s due to my ability to be ok with wearing pants long sleeves and a hat in the middle of summer when I do yard work more than the use of sun screen. It can be miserable but it is doable
Its actually crazy brave to be testing on herself, knowing she’s at risk of burns n all 😢❤
(lowkey reminds me of warren and the hpylori experiment)
Here from Tom Scotts newsletter, this was an amazing video, great research and explanations on how sun screen works, I'll keep an eye on this channel for sure
This video was mentioned in his newsletter? 😍
I think it's really underrated how much the feeling and consistency of sunscreen affects how "effective" it is. I use the Bioré Aqua Rich 50+ daily and just reapply when I am actually out in the sun or in the water. I haven't had a burn since I started this routine, or only when I applied it shoddily 😅 But PSA for fellow Europeans: the Japanese formula is different from the European one. I prefer the Japanese sunscreen.
I 100% agree. If it’s nice and smooth to put on, we’re gonna apply more of it and more frequently too which contributes to better efficacy!
I‘m from germany and recently I purchased the sunscreen. I always bought the la roche posay 50 Anth. but I wanted to try different ones. German drugstores have thick sunscreens and oily. When I ordered the Bioré Aqua Rich 50 I coudn‘t believe it, it was a lil cheaper than the la roche posay, but still in the german affordable drugstore range. I found literally the perfect water based, no white cast, high factor sunscreen for my face. Love it and gonna repurchase. 😌🩷
Amazon stopped carrying the Japanese version and is only selling the made for US version. The US version uses the same chemicals used in all US sunscreens which I'm allergic to. 😟 I think biore repackaged the Japanese version and it's taking longer to come to US.
Reapplying makes all the difference but man does it take a lotta work 😭
I love biore, it’s the best sunscreen ever. Kids one is great too.
Never did I think a 35 minute video on sunscreen could be so informative and entertaining. Great video
Congrats on the viral video, Hannah! Very comprehensive review of a question that anybody who has ever tried Japanese sunscreens has thought about!
This ended up being so much more interesting and well thought out than I expected. Thank you for the great video!
michelle wong is one of my FAVORITE skincare science youtubers. she’s helped debunk a lot of myths around silicones in hair products, or preservatives etc.
She really is the goat! So informative!
What is her yt channel? I cant seem to find it 😢
@@googie5528 Lab Muffin Beauty Science
@@googie5528 It’s Lab Muffin Beauty Science! 🤓
"if there are still gentlemen left watching"
Lady, I don't think I qualify as a gentleman, but I had skin cancer cut out at 32; I watched the whole video, rewound when the ADHD squirrels distracted, and took a couple of reference screenshots.
Holy shit this is a great vid.
I think I only got served it by the algorithm because I'm spooling up to actually try a Japan trip I planned for 2020 (RIP) but this is a useful video for everyone for daily life. It's also a bonus video for anyone wanting to maximize packing space by picking up a sunscreen in Japan where they're probably not planning a beach trip.
ADHD Squirrels is such a nice phrase
yeah its too bad she gendered skin care... sort of cliche
@@toericabaker This is the only thing I disliked about the video, otherwise it was such a good video
the rewinding because of 'adhd squirrels' is so real
@toericabaker
She made a little joke dude, chill...
Huge respect for identifying and listing the problems of the test.
Thanks for the video and for the effort that went into it.
Loved the video and stylized way of you presenting a topic that probably teared you apart over the year. Living in Australia with a much darker tone and seeing the changes the sun has done to my skin really makes this video even more important moving forward. Appreciate the effort and work.
Excellent video! You nailed it with the messaging about the best sunscreen 👍👍
I have been blessed by skincare TH-cam royalty 😌 Thank you!
My chosen sunscreen is" 1/2-1-1/2" asphals, felt and stone, 3/4" of plywood or OSB, several feet of attic, 12" of blown-in fiber insulation, and 3/8-5/8" drywall.
a.k.a. staying indoors.
I'm a man 36. My sister advised me to use sunscreen.. and I started using for first time in my life this month.
This video helped me to understand everything about it and to choose the best brand.
You have done a great effort.. thank you so much
Welcome to the SPF club 🤓
Stop using sunscreen, it is full of chemicals and blocks vit D. It actually increases your risk of cancer.
I agree. Men you have to protect your skin from the sun!
Very informative, engaging, well edited, lively, fascinating. loved it. great job Hannah.
This is amazing Hannah!!!
Thanks Smac ☺️ Curiosity got the better of me.
Thank you for making this video Hannah! I am a stage 2 Melanoma survivor and we need more influencers and public figures talking about this preventable cancer! ❤
Melanoma sisters! I've been lesion free for 24 years. No doubt because I educated myself and I avoid the sun. I don't rely on a for-profit manufacturer to protect my life. As these tests show: one cannot, not with proven melanoma-vulnerable genes.
Gentleman who watched the whole video here, this was a huge effort to go to, but in my opinion absolutely worth it. This is one of the most informative videos I've ever watched, in that there's portions of this video that I'm actually going to get to use to correct mistakes in my sunscreen practice. I definitely took for granted all this time that I knew what I was doing, just because I grew up in Australia.
This also definitely soothed a lot of anxieties I've picked up about making the right choice for my skin, when I hit my late 20s and started taking my skincare seriously I think I picked up a lot of worries about sunscreen, never sure I was getting a good sunscreen or that I was using it the right way even, trying to answer those questions by wading into the bullshit that is the cosmetics industry only made it worse for me. So thank you for making this and the excel sheet, this is one of those projects that's just a pure public good and it's always a nice little gift to stumble across something like this.
This is the best comment I could get 🤩 So glad you feel that way!
I watched until the end.
This comment is longer than the video
One thing she definitely proved, even with some room for error, is that almost all of those sunscreens are better than no sunscreen when used appropriately.
I cannot believe how fun a video about sunscreen is! Guurrrlll.... You are winning
Australian Sun is strong, so is the Italian sun.
Years ago I was taught by a couple from Turin to never sunbathe under direct sunlight.
The married couple were in their mid 70’s, both had BEAUTIFUL looking, smooth skin.
They both looked much younger than their age.
I am in my mid 60s now, I have been tanning in the shade for over 30 years… I am being complemented on my youthful skin all the time.
The only sunscreen I have ever used is organic coconut oil.
Hi! Another Australian living in Japan here! Was sent to this channel by the algorithm and was very happy it did so! Excellent content and well-produced and edited video. I've sent my wife the results of your sunscreen tests (she is Japanese and likes swimming). Thanks for making this video!
Hey, I'm an American living in Japan. Fixing to buy a house soon but not married. I actually know a few Austrailians who've married Japanese girls and trying to understand why. I know it's odd asking this on a TH-cam comment section but I am seriously considering it after 3+ years now.
@@S1RLANC3cause they are not american
@@16m49x3 If you read my comment, you'd know that I am aware of that. I'm asking because their not American silly. lol
bro won life fr
@@16m49x3 I mean, I’m dating Japanese girls right now so don’t see what that haves to do with anything.
So thorough, so informational, so useful, so well-formatted..
Thank you so much 🥰
More more more! This was incredible. Thank you for the hard work and patience and frustration in the process. It is much appreciated!
This is dedication. Thanks for a well produced, well researched video
I'm an Australian in my 40s. I have "redhead skin"- think sunburn magnet.
The best option I have found over many years of trial and error, physical barrier.
I wear loose fitting, natural fibre long sleeve clothing all year around and a hat.
I try to stay out of the sun in peak times.
I wear category 3 sunglasses.
I stay hydrated (salty sweat is part of nature's version of sunscreen).
It isn't fool proof, but it definitely helps.
and this will save you from skin cancer. do NOT wear sunscreen, it's toxic af.
As another person with "redhead skin" along with sunscreen this is exactly what I do. I do wear sunscreen, while sitting in the shade with a hat on in long sleeve clothing. Can back up it's the best way to avoid being burnt.
I call this the "Caucasian Curse"
You're absolutely right - the best way to sunproof is to stay away from the sun in the first place.
@@user-rf1op3uh6n have you ever seen that meme, with the pale sunbather and behind her, is what you first think is white sand, but turns out it's an Irish pale skinned lady?
I can relate to that.
Biore is the best thing that happened to me! I’ve ALWAYS HATED sunscreens, which are sticky, chalky, don’t distribute well, it’s always something… Japanese one is watery, lightweight, I just LOVE IT
私も同じでした。
オイリーなタイプは時間がたつと肌が乾燥し、匂いも臭かった。
ビオレのクリームは軽く匂いも臭くなく、塗りなおしに最適です。
where do yall buy it from
@@sydney6818I bought from Amazon and I liked it ! It felt nice and I didn’t get sun burn but then again I’m south East Asian and never burn only tan
@@sydney6818 amazon carried it for a while but a different comment mentioned that the US formulation (which is wildly different) is all that they have now
@@sydney6818 yes, I used to buy it off Amazon. I’m not in the States now, so not sure if you can still buy it there. If not Amazon - try looking for the sites with Japanese or asian cosmetics. Here in EU I’ve found a site that ships directly from Japan, but they only deliver in eu I believe
Bravo Hannah! Such a fabulously informative and hard won (but won) video! Kudos to you and your accommodating mom as well. I’d say hats off to you but, as a milliner and one who wears many hats, outdoors and many times indoors, I’ll keep my hat on and give you a well-deserved thanks. I am now a proud subscriber to your channel! And, the detailed list you provided means- I can delete my many screenshots of your yays and nays. Thanks!
I just wanted to say a genuine and heartfelt thank you. I loved watching every moment of the video. Your openness and honesty are truly inspiring. I’m genuinely thankful for all the effort you put into this. Sending you big hugs for going through all of this 🧡
As a middle-aged desert dweller, who is out in the sun daily, I was😢 really interested in this video. Way to take one for the team, Hannah.
I’ve been using biore aqua gel sunscreen before this video and I am glad to learn it is holding up. For the cost it is great! I love the way it feels on my skin and as long as your delivery person doesn’t just leave the package sitting in the heat for hours without notifying you.. which broke down the formula(basically gets crystallized particles and have a rougher feel -happened once) then it’s an amazing product with such a cooling,smooth, and thin non-sticky feel.
I also agree on the coverage of Asian women 😂 the fear of the sun in Asia is real. Thanks for this cool test regardless.
Good to know!!!!
Same here. Huge Biore fan since like 7 years ago when I had my first baby in Miami and got introduced to the kids version (which is also great)
ive been thinking of getting that sunscreen. im unsure tho, is it really normally used for the whole body? or just the face?
@@gloss2468 It's usually just used on the face, but there's no reason you can't use it on the body. Asides from the cost. It's very reasonable for a face sunscreen, but you'd of course need to repurchase more frequently if you were also applying to the body
@@raerohan4241 thanks for the info! yeah i also thought about the price. if i ever get the chance to buy it, i‘ll try it out, but i guess for now i‘ll just stick to my normal one.
Honestly one of the best videos I have seen on YT for a looong time! Thank you hannah
I LOVE your effort to make it fair (and acknowledge the flaws) and make us reflect critically. thank you so much!
Its easy to tell how much effort and passion you put into this, it really shows in the quality. As an Australian also living in Japan ive had a lot of the same thoughts and concerns you mentioned near the start, so this was a really great watch. Thanks for your effort!
So glad it resonated! I knew I wasn’t the only Aussie with the same problems as me haha
@@CurrentlyHannah I hesitated to buy Japanese sunscreens as well because I thought since Japan doesn’t have the hole in ozone layer like us kiwis and Aussies their sunscreen won’t be as strong. Thank you for addressing this very specific concern haha!
Fun fact I learned is that the ozone layer is not of concern anymore but the fact that Australia/NZ is closer to the sun in our summer than the Northern Hemisphere is in their summer, is the major reason for stronger average UV index.
This is elite level TH-cam. Well, so is your other videos but this one ticks additional boxes for me. Being this transparent about possible errors in your findings give me goosebumps. The world should watch and learn, about sunscreen and about the scientific method.
I think this is the most educational yet humorous video I have ever seen on TH-cam
I appreciate how she added the possible errors
I really, REALLY appreciate how thorough you were with the research and the fact that you listed all of the possible variables that could have affected your results. As you said, I hope your results won't get posted on TikTok without any context, and it was very interesting to learn about the different regulations sunscreens have in different countries. Great video!
Honestly worth the 12 month wait. Thanks for such a comprehensive video, and I'm just going to be sure to keep wearing a rashie!
I actually bought a rashie during my research for this video haha.
A kid with a Rashie and Zinc is honestly iconic Aussie imagery.
Major applause for your dedication to bring this video to us mere mortals! Super informative! Thank you!!!!!
I'm impressed and in complete admiration of the seriousness and ethics of your work, and even more so by your total frankness about your mistakes and the limits of your conclusions. That's what we call intellectual honesty, and it's such a rare commodity in the world in general and on social networks in particular!🙌👏🏼
So many of my US friends swear by that watery essence (the kind imported from Japan, _not_ US version) and entirely because of the texture and how it dries... I assumed that meant actual protection would be compromised, so even if your test was flawed and it wasn't actually #1, I'm just impressed it was one of the better ones!
I also bought the Anessa and preferred that during the years I spent living in Japan, it goes on so nicely.
But yeah, the best sun protection is clothing, sunglasses, hats!! After almost 4 decades on this earth I've finally accepted that. 😅
Oh I was curious about the US version of the watery essence! I nearly bought some in the US but it was expensive hahaha
@@CurrentlyHannah It's good you didn't waste your money, just like your experience with the US/Australian Neutrogena, for some reason they use different a formula/ingredients despite near-identical packaging!
Very good to know!
@@yuzu-tsuyumoney, the reason is money
Japan has UV protective jackets. I prefer using that instead. 😂
what is this Hannah!!! A true masterpiece- we can allllll see the determination and value added here. I learned so much more about sunscreen, but also even more emphasis on just covering my skin with clothes for the best protection. Thank you for the deep-dive thesis!!!
First time hearing of this channel but thoroughly entertained with the quality of research, and brilliant explanation of the methodology
Wow this was so detailed and thorough. Thank you for the effort!
Ahh. You got photodermatitis from the Bondi Sands one. As a doctor, I thought you did a great job Hannah for a solo, non dermatologist. I’m delighted that the Biore, LRP and Neutrogena did reasonably well ☺️
I’m so glad to get a doctors’ tick of approval (of my highly flawed research haha) Thank you!
WOW! This is the best video about sunscreen I have seen for a long time. I watched the entire video without skipping any seconds. This will get millions views. Thank you very much.
Here’s hoping! 😅 Thank you very much!
I appreciate your thoroughness and transparency. This was a lot of work, and I appreciate it. ❤
I watch your channel for the perspective of an Australian living in Japan... as I lived in Japan for 22 years and find it interesting how other Australian's find the experience. And I enjoyed this video, as I learnt a great deal about sunscreen in general. So great video and keep up the great work.
Just incredible detail and dedication. Making an engaging 30+ minute video on sunscreen solo is incredible - Canadian male who lives in darkness half the year
This video is incredible. I've never come across a video online that actually stated their sources of error and the limitations of the experiment! I work in academic research, and for real this is better than most masters or the first phases of a PhD thesis!
You’re both fabulous!!! Thank you so much for this fun, engaging, public service 🌞
In the age of short-form videos, it's truly refreshing to watch an experiment video that dives deep into the topic like this one. Thank you for all the effort you put into this!
The clip of Gwyneth is hilarious. She's such a goof
She’s such GOOP. Lol
if goof means complete idiot spreading misinformation then yeah
goopy lady
I don’t know why people want to follow her skincare advise, her skin didnt even look good in that video!!!
what's the timestamp of her clip?
What i like about your flawed test is that it probably shows what can happen to the sunscreen one has at home and why it might not work! Great video! You have such a nice rhythm in the narration too! 👏👏👏👏
as a japanese girlie who has lived in aus for a couple of years and is constantly going back this was super helpful. i appreciate your hard work this video is very interesting and amazing!!!
The amount of dedication shown by you to provide us with the information is commendable. Thanks Hannah for doing this ❤
I swam most of my life and was a swim instructor as well. I am convinced that people don't know how to apply sunscreen or keep it on. When people spray, more sunscreen goes into the air (and my lungs) than on themselves. People tanning on the beach think the less sunscreen they put on the more golden their tan will be, meanwhile they just look lobster red. The first thing kids do when they jump in the water is rub the water off their eyes, instantly wiping off their sunscreen (and into their eyes, and then they cry). As you said Hannah, the best solution is to just wear a sunscreen and wear it correctly (other than don't go outside or cover up). You may also be interested to know that synchronized swimmers (at least in the U.S.A.) use baby rash cream as a thick sunscreen on their faces during 6+hr summer practices and it does work. We can't put it anywhere else though because then it would get everywhere-as "dancers" we link arms, legs, or stand on each other for "lifts" like cheerleaders. Sunscreen on the shoulders is too slippery for the "flyer" to jump off.
Yes! I have used Sudocream for nappy rash as sunscreen in a pinch because it contains so much zinc. It definitely works but I look like a ghost 😂
Baby rush cream does usually contain quite big amount of zinc oxyde, which are indeed part of the sun filters list. Not a very orthodox way, but I can see why it works. The other part of the cream consist in fats (such as petroleum jelly), which are very water resistant.
What a fun fact and I’m not surprised. Diaper cream contains a huge amount of zinc, the primary ingredient in sunblock, and the cream is formulated to be water resistant so it’s stay on the baby’s moist skin. I was in fact joking with my husband on a recent rafting trip that if we ever forget to bring sunscreen while out in the sun, we could just steal our kids’ butt cream. Glad I found proof! 😂 Side note: I’ve also used La Roche Posay’s cicaplast cream in place of sunscreen when I had forgot to bring one. It also contains zinc and is water resistant.
Baby rash creams usually contain lots of pink oxide, it's very reasonable
I started using diaper rash cream as a replacement for products that mainly claim to be barrier healing (such as the LRP cicaplast baume b5) and I find it both more affordable and more effective!! I just cannot use it any time other than at night and if I have to be seen I use a very small amount and always rub it between my hands because it is so thick! (I’m black w lighter skin so the look rlly is not ideal)
Great video and appreciate all the research and hard work that went into it
Legend. I’m sure she appreciates that, mate
@@MarioGoatse gotta support a fellow Aussie overseas
This is wild good information! One of the best I’ve seen on sunscreen out here!
I really like you're transparent and show the 'mistakes' you know you did. It is good ground work for further research.
Wow. I'm glad that Japanese sunscreen is the best. I use Biore aqua everyday in California.
fellow californian approved???? sheessh better get on this fr 😲
i should be goin out more but havent cuz i dont wanna get burned 😅
Thank you for being so transparent... Eh see what I did there? Lol
But really though, thank you so much for this video. Even if those of us who might try these sunscreens and not get the same, or similar results, this is a wonderful resource! You've given us a map, and although it might be flawed I think you've definitely pointed us all in the right direction, and with all the best intentions. Which is a lot more than can be said for any brand advertisement.
Honestly you have no idea the time, money, and possible frustration you may have just saved so many of us from. We've all been needing this...
Again, thank you!
I love how you explained all possible errors!
Wow well done on this! Love the dedication and detail!
As someone who has been using bioré religiously, this video was so assuring!
Me getting a La Roche Posay Suncreen Ad in the middle of the video🤣
Hahaha no way!! 😂
Me too! I got it in the beginning 😂
Hahaha this is too good. At least it’s a brand that I recommend in the video 😅
I loved LP but the 5th time I applied it my face broke out in a red, hot rash… :( Must be allergic to something in it :(
@@CurrentlyHannah thanks for your work! I’m curious, why do you think LP performed so well in your test considering its listed as not water resistant?
I am a strawberry blonde, freckled and I've never been more beautifully tanned from SELF TAN 👌🔥I don't understand why people even tan these days. I do believe some sun is healthy for vit D though...
You’re a fantastic content creator. I’m super glad this popped up on my feed.
The editing is so refreshing and entertaining. I love that lab muffin is in this too
The dedication is insane
Well, I don't know if your other videos are anything like this one, but I instantly subscribed because of the quality of this one. Cheers!
This was a great video!
As an Aussie I was very interested in the differences.
I definitely find wearing rashies is the best Sun protection for the back and arms when swimming especially with the kids. No reapplying necessary.
I use Beauty of Joseon as an everyday sunscreen and it is so good!!
Anyway I really enjoyed your video and your commitment to minimising inconsistencies.
13:23 - yep, still left watching it and I am loving it! I am German and was not surprised to see Germany that high up on the chart of skin cancer in the beginning of the video. I grew up with people my age mocking me for being so strict with my application of sun screen. When I told them about the risks of skin cancer they laughed it of as "First red - then tanned." Many people here, despite the intensity of the sun still underestimate the long-term effect and would apply too little too late. Seeing your video and also having watched LabMuffinsBeautyScience's video a few weeks ago is such a nice thing. You are hopefully part of the shift that applying sunscreen becomes the norm, even a cool thing - and will not be laughed at hopefully in a few years time! So, thank you for presenting so many facts and making the video humorous and light to watch - perfect education! :)
I don't know how a video of this topic showed up on my recommended feed, but I'm so glad it did! Thank you for doing so much in depth research and presenting it in such a easily digestible format.
Very informative, really well done. I like the complete break down if your testing methods, errors, and results
Have been using La Roche-Posay for years. Glad to see it performed so well in your test. Thank you for making this video!