Summer Must-Haves - All Things Tanning & Sun Protection!
As the summer holidays approach, many of us will be planning fun days out or packing our bags for sunnier climates. Regardless of your plans, it's crucial to protect yourself and your family from the sun this summer. We won't preach the importance of sun protection, instead, we'll highlight a few of our favourite SPF and tanning products.
Whether you're looking to protect children's sensitive skin or get that holiday hue, we've picked out the best deals on the market from your go-to stores. We've even pulled together a few alternatives for when the British sunshine disappoints!
Protect your face
Protecting our skin is important at any age, but it becomes even more crucial as we get older. Unfortunately, sun exposure can cause significant harm. Failing to shield our faces from UV and UVA rays can result in long-term damage and premature aging, which is why SPF is essential. An SPF moisturizer is a great way to enhance your UV protection, allowing you to enjoy the sun while taking care of your skin.
Here are some of our top picks, ranging from SPF 50+ to tinted protection.
CeraVe's Facial Moisturising Lotion is a favourite because of its high-factor protection and hydrating formula. With SPF 50+ and three essential ceramides, it leaves skin hydrated and soothed all day while offering sun protection.
This is a great daily moisturiser, especially if you plan on wearing makeup, as it sinks into the skin rather than creating a layer on top of your skin, providing moisture and protection.
Save 20% on selected Cerave at Boots, meaning you can grab this daily must-have for only £13.20.
Soltan Brightening Protect & Moisturise Facial Suncare Cream has the highest UVA five-star rating, helping protect your skin from lasting damage and premature ageing.
This light cream is incredibly hydrating and formulated with Vitamin C for brighter-looking skin without being greasy.
Perhaps the best thing about this product is the price - SPF50 protection and a five-star UVA rating for only £6.50! You can save even more if you have an Advantage Card, as there is currently 10% off selected Soltan products.
If you want to stay confidently protected all day while also getting a wash of colour, the Bondi Sands SPF50+ Fragrance-Free Hydrating Tinted Face Lotion is a great pick!
Suitable for dry skin, the SPF 50+ Tinted Face Lotion provides up to 72 hours of hydration, has a non-greasy formula, and contains a universal tint for sheer coverage, perfect for wear under makeup or alone for daily protection.
It's also suitable for sensitive skin and non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog your pores)! Grab yours for £9.00.
Family Friendly Sun Protection
Struggle to keep your little kids still to apply suncream? This Soltan Kids Protect & Moisturise Suncare Roll-On with SPF 50+ is ideal for easy application on the go. With high UVA protection, it's designed with the delicacy of children's skin in mind - plus, the antioxidant complex ensures protection against short and long-term skin damage.
Save 20% on selected Soltan Kids products, making this suncream only £3.20!
Looking for the perfect travel-friendly skincare pack? The Family Essentials Travel Pack contains Soltan Kids Protect & Moisturise Lotion SPF50+, Soltan Protect & Moisturise Lotion in both SPF30 and SPF50+, as well as Soltan Soothe & Moisturise Aftersun Lotion in handy 50ml bottles.
The formula is ideal for the needs of the entire family - water-resistant, intense moisturisation, quickly absorbed, and non-greasy. Plus, at £10, it works out at only £2.50 per bottle!
The Kids Sensitive & Sun Allergy Protect Spray SPF50+ offers advanced protection - perfect for summer days out, especially for sensitive skin.
This sunscreen protects against sun allergies and sun-induced skin damage, making it ideal for children's sensitive skin, including those with eczema. It provides maximum 5-star UVA protection, is easily absorbed, is extra water-resistant, and free from colour and fragrance. Save £1.60 on this cream at Boots, making it only £6.40.
A Natural Glowing Tan
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ideal Bronze Sun Protection Oil SPF20 is designed to help enhance your tan. Enriched with nourishing Shea butter to help you glow, all while protecting your skin against UVA and UVB rays.
The non-sticky and water-resistant oil enhances your tan to achieve a natural glow and makes it perfect for applying poolside! If you're looking for a gorgeous glow, this is how to do it, all while protecting your skin!
Pick up yours for £9.50.
NIVEA SUN Protect & Bronze Sun Cream Spray with SPF30 offers reliable and immediate protection against UVA and UVB rays, sunburn, and premature skin ageing. It contains pro-melanin extract, stimulating the skin's natural tanning process by boosting melanin production, resulting in a beautiful and healthy-looking tan.
The light, non-greasy formula is water-resistant, making it perfect for application (or re-application) by the beach or poolside.
This sun cream is available for £11.00.
Piz Buins Tan Intensifying Oil Spray SPF 30 offers high protection from the sun while also enhancing your natural tanning process, perfect for those looking for that perfect holiday tan. The formula is made for summer as it is sweat and water-resistant.
Infused with Melitan, an ingredient known for its tanning-enhancing properties, this spray promotes a faster and more efficient tanning experience. It also includes Vitamin E to help prevent sun damage, ensuring you get a bronzed glow while staying protected from UV rays. Get yours for £9.00.
A Helping Hand
One thing we can't always rely on is the great British sunshine; just because it's summer doesn't mean we'll be blessed with tanning weather! We've pulled together a few products to give you a helping hand in achieving a natural glow, especially when the weather doesn't want to play ball!
If you need a helping hand in achieving a natural-looking tan - look no further. The St.Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzer Mousse Foam is a great way to achieve a beautiful streak-free natural-looking tan (without the sun!). This fake tan is tried and trusted, developing into a golden glow that lasts up to 10 days. It's even kind to your skin, infused with hydrating jojoba oil and other skincare actives. If you're looking for a reliable tanning alternative, this cruelty-free, vegan formula is it!
Even better, it's currently 70% off at Amazon, making it only £9.00!
The Filter by Molly-Mae Tanning Foam is a great way to achieve an illuminating glow in just a few pumps! The shade medium is perfect for a subtle natural glow, leaving you with a radiant finish.
The mousse is created to be super lightweight with a luxurious feel that leaves skin feeling moisturised and hydrated, thanks to aloe vera and white and green tea antioxidants. It is also cruelty-free, allergen-free, and vegan - perfect for sensitive skin.
Save 14% on this glow-in-a-bottle, priced at just £18.00.
Want to get healthy-looking, sun-kissed skin without exposing it to the sun? The Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self-Tanning Body Lotion is the perfect way to unlock that holiday hue all year round.
Combining dermatological care with natural-looking tanners, it gradually builds a sun-kissed look while providing 72 hours of active moisturisation. Quickly absorbed, this gradual tanning lotion hydrates and leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated. Enjoy a summer glow, whatever the weather! Save 50% on selected Dove Tanning at Boots, meaning you can pick this up for just £4.37.
