Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Real or Fake Sunscreen?! #shorts

23 Aug 2024 · 0 min

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A short YouTube clip by Shereene Idriss describing the discovery of a counterfeit K‑Beauty sunscreen bought on Amazon. The speaker reports that under a UV camera the product appears clear (rather than black), which she interprets as evidence it does not block UV light. She warns that fake sunscreen wastes money and risks skin and health.

I bought a K Beauty sunscreen off of Amazon, and you can clearly tell it's fake. What the. This is meant to protect our skin. And if you're not protecting your skin, you're not only wasting money, but you're also putting your own skin and health at risk. Under a UV camera, sunscreen appears black, showing the areas where UV light is blocked. But this sunscreen turns up as clear, meaning it's not a sunscreen.