TOP TEN: SUNSCREEN
It’s the ultimate holiday essential – sun protection. But with so many brands and formulas on the market, it can be difficult deciding what will work for you. Here are some of our top picks:
1. DARPHIN PROTECTION UV SPF 50 AGE DEFYING PROTECTIVE LOTION
This super-lightweight formula is the ultimate in hydrating, protecting and anti-aging sun care. Key benefits include natural ingredients and 24-hour protection – suitable for all skin types.
£51.00, www.feelunique.com
2. SHISEIDO EXPERT SUN AGING PROTECTION CREAM SPF 30
This high-performance skin protector has superior water-resistant qualities – great for beach or pool holidays! Formulated for both the face and body, this will protect both the inner and outer layers of skin, with no trace of stickiness.
£28.50, www.houseoffraser.co.uk
3. NIVEA PROTECT AND REFRESH INVISIBLE COOLING MIST
As well as providing immediate protection, this great product from Nivea gives a refreshing cooling effect to the skin – a beach essential! We love the silky, non-greasy texture this gives.
£15.99, www.lloydspharmacy.com
4. SISLEY SUPER CREME BODY SUN CARE
With a complex mix of plant extracts, essential oils and sun protection ingredients, this luxurious formula enables you to safely tan as well as achieving a long-lasting glow.
£78.00, www.selfridges.com
5. ESTEE LAUDER BRONZE GODDESS SUNSCREEN FOR BODY
We all want to return from our holidays as a bronzed goddess! Estee Lauder promises an instant radiance with this high protection sunscreen and silky smooth texture.
£23.00, www.selfridges.com
6. CRÈME DE LA MER SOLIEL DE LA MER THE REPARATIVE BODY SUN LOTION SPF 30
This luxurious lotion offers innovative anti-aging and moisturising benefits as well as shielding the skin from UVA and UVB rays. A real holiday treat, it absorbs quickly into the skin and reveals firmer and youthful-looking skin.
From £32.50, www.cremedelamer.co.uk
7. PIZ BUIN WET SKIN
This non-greasy sun spray from one of our favourite sun care brands provides great protection as well as being extra water-resistant! Easy to apply, you’ll have no white marks left on the skin with this product.
£8.99, www.boots.com
8. HAWAIIAN TROPIC DRY SPRAY OIL SPF 20
Silky and quick-absorbing, Hawaiiian Tropic’s dry oil spray has a delicious fruity scent. It’s also hypo-allergenic, non-sticky and water resistant – what’s not to love?
£6.49, www.thesuncareshop.com
9. SOLTAN MOISTURISING SUNCARE LOTION
With 5* UVA protection, this lotion is ultra moisturising and helps to prevent peeling and dryness which can often occur following prolonged sun exposure. A great budget option!
£4.49, www.boots.com
10. CLINIQUE SPF 30 BODY CREAM
Clinique’s dermatologist-tested body cream contains innovative SolarSmart technology to offer high-level protection against the harmful effects of the sun’s rays. We recommend this for sensitive skins!
£18.50www.boots.com