Does this expire? Not that I’m planning on eating it or anything—I’m not. But 6 bottles will last awhile (after all, it’s not like I’m going to be smothering my hot dogs in this stuff or anything), so how long exactly do we have to consume this (topically, I mean) very delicious-looking sunscreen?
@cheapbastard@ciabelle Decant half the tube into a refillable squeeze container for your carry-on, and put the rest in your checked baggage. I do that with my shampoo and conditioner.
@cheapbastard@werehatrack Wow, I don’t blame you, but that marketing phraseology has some real cojones: “No X, which would Y” is technically not claiming “Doesn’t do Y” but certainly is trying to mislead you into it. meh’s writer seems to have gotten fooled as well. A new red flag to watch out for (new to me anyways).
In case you don’t see them: per other responses, apparently, this product does, in fact, Y = harm ocean reefs.
@cheapbastard@ergomeh There is at least one ingredient, avobenzone, that’s specifically called out as harmful to reefs in sources like the NPS. But technically the “HEL” list you found seems to be for both reefs and other environments.
@AySz88@cheapbastard@farley999z more broadly I wonder if these chemical will break down fast enough not to be a long-term problem. All lakes lead to the ocean and the idea that just because it’s diluted it won’t have an impact is not valid for forever chemical or microplastics or …
@davidgro@hchavers And some folks, like my deceased S.O., neither tan nor easily burn despite having pasty-white skin, so a 30 would do the trick. I, on the other hand, would buy 150 if it existed. I’ve had two skin cancers removed so far, one on each arm.
@werehatrack You’re just getting started. I’m now up to 9, fortunately all basal cell. I was foolish when I was younger, and many years later they’re appearing.
@ParadisePete Well, if you count the ones that were treated with 5FU or Imiquimod, I’m up to seven. Only two have needed excision so far. (No melanomas, mostly squamous and one basal.)
While you’re at it, please remove “reef safe” from the main page’s bullet points. They have avobenzone, which is not reef safe per the National Park Service. Despite their copy elsewhere about being “reef friendly” by not containing certain chemicals, they slyly ignore what they actually do contain.
Please remove “reef safe” from the main page’s bullet points. They have avobenzone, which is not reef safe per the National Park Service. Despite their copy elsewhere about being “reef friendly” by not containing certain chemicals, they slyly ignore what they actually do contain.
h/t to @chaosdreamer, here.
@AySz88 Thanks! I will keep that in mind. When I apply sunscreen I get it out of my car (or truck), walk away from the vehicle, spray it on, then return it the vehicle. Moving forward I will also hold my breath!
Specs
Product: 6-Pack: Australian Gold Water Resistant Lotion Sunscreen
Model: A70939-8-22-24, A70939-8-29-24, A70940-8-12-24
Condition: New
Directions For Use:
Reapplying:
Safety Information
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$73.02 (for 6) SPF 70 at Amazon
$68.94 (for 6) SPF 50 at Target
$42.84 (for 6) SPF 30 at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 3
Resistance is futile!!
Expiration date?
@mcemanuel I’ve added it to our specs
Water resistant, but “When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove”
@werehatrack It says water resistant not water proof.
Resistance is futile!
Does this expire? Not that I’m planning on eating it or anything—I’m not. But 6 bottles will last awhile (after all, it’s not like I’m going to be smothering my hot dogs in this stuff or anything), so how long exactly do we have to consume this (topically, I mean) very delicious-looking sunscreen?
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@dvermilion, yes, it expires and becomesless effective with time, eventually providing no sun protection.
@dvermilion that guy looks like he knows a lot about avian legalities.
Do you smell the coconut if you put it on and glaze out?
/showme it rubbing the lotion on its skin, or else it gets the hose again
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@mediocrebot Yes, yes it did.
@ShotgunX I think that quote rubs it the wrong way.
Reef / coral safe?
@cheapbastard
As per their website for Canada.
@cheapbastard Yes per the description.
I just wish these were TSA-checkpoint compliant. Yes, I’d pay the same amount for half as much.
@cheapbastard it’s difficult to read the ingredients but at least some of them appear to be on someone’s list of substances harmful to reefs. I don’t know that website so can’t vouch for the accuracy of the information.
@cheapbastard @ciabelle Decant half the tube into a refillable squeeze container for your carry-on, and put the rest in your checked baggage. I do that with my shampoo and conditioner.
@cheapbastard No, this is not reef safe. Active ingredients are avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene. https://www.nps.gov/articles/protect-yourself-and-protect-the-reef.htm
@cheapbastard @werehatrack Wow, I don’t blame you, but that marketing phraseology has some real cojones: “No X, which would Y” is technically not claiming “Doesn’t do Y” but certainly is trying to mislead you into it. meh’s writer seems to have gotten fooled as well. A new red flag to watch out for (new to me anyways).
In case you don’t see them: per other responses, apparently, this product does, in fact, Y = harm ocean reefs.
@cheapbastard @ergomeh There is at least one ingredient, avobenzone, that’s specifically called out as harmful to reefs in sources like the NPS. But technically the “HEL” list you found seems to be for both reefs and other environments.
@AySz88 @cheapbastard @ergomeh Using on my lake reefs instead.
@AySz88 @cheapbastard @farley999z more broadly I wonder if these chemical will break down fast enough not to be a long-term problem. All lakes lead to the ocean and the idea that just because it’s diluted it won’t have an impact is not valid for forever chemical or microplastics or …
@cheapbastard @ciabelle if meh was smart, they’d sell some 3.4 oz travel containers next…
Since they are all the same price, what reason would there be to buy the 30 or 50 SPF before the 70 sells out?
@davidgro Because that’s the level some people want, for their own reasons? Tastes and situations vary.
@werehatrack right, but I’m asking what those reasons might be - I want to know if they perhaps apply to me
@davidgro Some of us like enough protection to get a dark tan. Others want a light tan. And still others like pasty white.
@davidgro @hchavers And some folks, like my deceased S.O., neither tan nor easily burn despite having pasty-white skin, so a 30 would do the trick. I, on the other hand, would buy 150 if it existed. I’ve had two skin cancers removed so far, one on each arm.
@werehatrack You’re just getting started. I’m now up to 9, fortunately all basal cell. I was foolish when I was younger, and many years later they’re appearing.
@ParadisePete Well, if you count the ones that were treated with 5FU or Imiquimod, I’m up to seven. Only two have needed excision so far. (No melanomas, mostly squamous and one basal.)
@davidgro because technically, there is nothing above spf 30
I must be at the wrong daily-deal site. This one is selling a summer product BEFORE summer.
@hchavers Yeah, but these were manufactured to be sold before summer two years ago.
@cinoclav @hchavers still should taste the same
Plant based? Do other sunscreens have bacon?
@katbyter This is an important question that we must investigate.
/giphy hyperactive-flecked-eagle
Heads up meh staff… Need to fix the specs
While you’re at it, please remove “reef safe” from the main page’s bullet points. They have avobenzone, which is not reef safe per the National Park Service. Despite their copy elsewhere about being “reef friendly” by not containing certain chemicals, they slyly ignore what they actually do contain.
h/t to @chaosdreamer, here.
just being an echochamber of @AySz88
Please remove “reef safe” from the main page’s bullet points. They have avobenzone, which is not reef safe per the National Park Service. Despite their copy elsewhere about being “reef friendly” by not containing certain chemicals, they slyly ignore what they actually do contain.
h/t to @chaosdreamer, here.
Can you clarify the quantity? I ordered several packs believing these were six-packs, but clicking through to the specs it says three-packs.
@jkyne Sorry about that, it’s definitely six. We’re changing the specs now.
@jkyne
How many kids do you have that you ordered serval packages lol?
@jkyne @Star2236 maybe they’re planning on starting a sunscreen delivery and slathering service for the beach this summer.
Side hustles are everywhere.
@djslack @jkyne @Star2236 Or they have an entire scout troop to take care of at camp. Or … any number of things.
Are any fragrance free? Highly reactive to most fragrances here. I get terrible migraines. It sucks
@Cindyloohooo Check the Amazon reviews - I saw one that said it smelled like coconut.
What is the expiration date? Sunscreen has very little room for working past expiration dates.
@jrvigna They’re up there in the specs but here you go:
SPF 30: 8/29/24
SPF 50: 8/12/24
SPF 70: 8/22/24
Basically, they’re best used this summer.
@jrvigna I mean at this price once they expire they’re still probably decent non-protective lotions to have lying around.
If I can’t spray it on, I don’t buy it. I don’t want that crap on my hands.
@Joedetroit I hope you still have masks on hand, since this stuff is not ideal in lungs either.
(“Natural” titanium dioxide based sunscreens are the first pitfall that comes to mind.)
@AySz88 Thanks! I will keep that in mind. When I apply sunscreen I get it out of my car (or truck), walk away from the vehicle, spray it on, then return it the vehicle. Moving forward I will also hold my breath!