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28-07-2005, 00:06
1. Nivea Sun Moisturising Lotion SPF 15 (Available at Tesco; £8.99/200 ml)
My Grandma always used to have a pot of Nivea cream to hand, so the smell always brings back comforting childhood memories. Although the scent is the same, it is obvious that a lot of modern technology has gone into making this a reliable sun care product. The cream is quite thick and feels like it is conditioning as well as protecting the skin. As Nivea provides this product in a whole range of sun
protection factors, from 4 to 35, most people should be able to find a lotion to suit their skin type.
2. Tesco's Skin Wisdom Firming Anti Ageing Sun Protection for face SPF 25 (£5.99/50ml)
This cream has a fantastic scent. The combination of grape, white tea and green tea makes for a very refreshing, summery smell. Despite the thick, rich consistency the cream is easily absorbed in to the skin - this was great for my skin type, which is quite dry, though it may feel a little too heavy for someone with more oily skin. The high factor meant I felt protected all day and the stimulating fragrance is nice first thing in the morning.
3. Ambre Solaire Moisturising Protection Milk SPF 15 (Available at Tesco; £8.99)
An old summer faithful, Ambre Solaire remains the market leader in sun care products. This particular product is a safe bet for protection from sun exposure as you can buy high factors that should be enough to shield even sensitive pale skin from sun damage. The milk can be quite hard to rub in properly, so watch out for white smears, and it can feel a little greasy on the skin as well. The advantage of this formula, however, is that you feel that it's quite hardy - I was in the water for over half an hour without getting burnt and without having to reapply.
4. Boots No. 7 Body Sun Protector SPF 15 (Available from Boots; £9.75)
A lightweight, gently fragranced sun cream. This product is easily absorbed into the skin and feels like a good moisturiser. Although it did provide adequate protection and I couldn't see any skin damage, it felt like I had to reapply fairly often, and used quite a lot of lotion in one sitting. This may have been because I have quite dry skin and generally use thicker creams that I can really feel. The range of protection goes from factor 8 to 25.
5. Banana Boat Oil SPF 15 and Aloe Gel (Available from Tesco; £5.99)
I find sun oils slightly disconcerting as it feels like you are frying your skin. I did tan much faster wearing this product and I wouldn't recommend it for the best sun protection. On the other hand, it does really feel like it's doing some serious moisturising; even my skin, which is normally quite dry, felt supple and soft after dousing it in oil. The Aloe Gel that comes with it also feels soothing after you've been in the sun for a while.
My Grandma always used to have a pot of Nivea cream to hand, so the smell always brings back comforting childhood memories. Although the scent is the same, it is obvious that a lot of modern technology has gone into making this a reliable sun care product. The cream is quite thick and feels like it is conditioning as well as protecting the skin. As Nivea provides this product in a whole range of sun
protection factors, from 4 to 35, most people should be able to find a lotion to suit their skin type.
2. Tesco's Skin Wisdom Firming Anti Ageing Sun Protection for face SPF 25 (£5.99/50ml)
This cream has a fantastic scent. The combination of grape, white tea and green tea makes for a very refreshing, summery smell. Despite the thick, rich consistency the cream is easily absorbed in to the skin - this was great for my skin type, which is quite dry, though it may feel a little too heavy for someone with more oily skin. The high factor meant I felt protected all day and the stimulating fragrance is nice first thing in the morning.
3. Ambre Solaire Moisturising Protection Milk SPF 15 (Available at Tesco; £8.99)
An old summer faithful, Ambre Solaire remains the market leader in sun care products. This particular product is a safe bet for protection from sun exposure as you can buy high factors that should be enough to shield even sensitive pale skin from sun damage. The milk can be quite hard to rub in properly, so watch out for white smears, and it can feel a little greasy on the skin as well. The advantage of this formula, however, is that you feel that it's quite hardy - I was in the water for over half an hour without getting burnt and without having to reapply.
4. Boots No. 7 Body Sun Protector SPF 15 (Available from Boots; £9.75)
A lightweight, gently fragranced sun cream. This product is easily absorbed into the skin and feels like a good moisturiser. Although it did provide adequate protection and I couldn't see any skin damage, it felt like I had to reapply fairly often, and used quite a lot of lotion in one sitting. This may have been because I have quite dry skin and generally use thicker creams that I can really feel. The range of protection goes from factor 8 to 25.
5. Banana Boat Oil SPF 15 and Aloe Gel (Available from Tesco; £5.99)
I find sun oils slightly disconcerting as it feels like you are frying your skin. I did tan much faster wearing this product and I wouldn't recommend it for the best sun protection. On the other hand, it does really feel like it's doing some serious moisturising; even my skin, which is normally quite dry, felt supple and soft after dousing it in oil. The Aloe Gel that comes with it also feels soothing after you've been in the sun for a while.