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Emily Collis & Sonia Sharma

Suncream warning as shoppers urged to avoid buying popular brand that 'failed' test

People are being advised to "avoid" a brand of suncream by a consumer watchdog.

Which? testers compared various sun lotions to see which offered the best protection. Following the test, they advised consumers to avoid Avon's Refreshing 3-in-1 Face and Body Sun Lotion SPF30, claiming it "did not come close to hitting its claimed SPF30".

However, Avon said it had investigated the specific batch and said it "stands behind" its own data and that of independent labs which have tested the product, reports Birmingham Live. Responding to the claims, Avon said: "The safety of our customers is our priority and that's why our expert skincare team produces the most effective sun care formulas.

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