The New SPF Filter Is Here! Plus: Decoding Mineral Sunscreen Labels & The Truth About Ultra Violette’s “Sunscreen Gate” with Co-Founder Ava Matthews

The first FDA-approved UV filter in 20+ years is finally here! This week we're breaking down everything you need to know about bemotrizinol (a.k.a. BEMT), the buzzy sunscreen filter that’s hitting vanities this month, with Ava Matthews, co-founder of Ultra Violette.

The cult Aussie brand’s Supreme Screen SPF 50 sells somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, but last year, they had to pull one product from the market after Choice testing showed that the SPF protection did not measure up to the amount on the label. Listen in as Ava takes us behind the scenes behind this shocking and costly event, and the steps they've taken to regain customer trust.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What BEMT actually is — and what makes it different than other UV filters on the market
• Why BEMT is a god-send for acne-prone girlies, like the brand’s first-to-Sephora BEMT drop, Unblock Screen
• The truth about “100% mineral” sunscreens vs. sneaky hybrid formulas — and the boosters to be on the lookout for on the label
• The real talk on "Sunscreen Gate" — the recall that made headlines around the world, what actually happened behind the scenes, and how Ultra Violette overhauled its testing
• Ava's own sunscreen routine: the formula she trusts after “crazy” CO2 laser, the one she relies on for mid-day touch-ups and the glassy new formula she’s testing for a 2027 launch!

Shop everything in this episode:

• ULTRA VIOLETTE | Unblock Screen SPF 50 Breakout-Friendly Skinscreen: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)
• ULTRA VIOLETTE - Spf 40 Velvet Screen Blurring Mineral Skinscreen: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)
• ULTRA VIOLETTE | Fave Screen SPF 50 Lightweight Milky Face Sunscreen with Bemotrizinol: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)
• ULTRA VIOLETTE - Supreme Screen SPF 50 One-and-Done SKINSCREEN 50ml: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)
• ULTRA VIOLETTE - Future Screen SPF 50 Modern Mineral Skinscreen: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)
• ULTRA VIOLETTE - Sheen Screen SPF 50 Hydrating Lip Balm (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)
• ULTRA VIOLETTE - Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist Skinscreen (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)

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