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Which is the best sun cream?

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StillStayingClassySanDiego · 25/06/2016 16:35

First holiday abroad in eight years this July to Cyprus., I'm a 'burns easily' skinned blue eyed fake blonde.

I'm not a sun worshipper but we'll be out and about, swimming and what not.

Which is the best protection these days, is Soltan still a goodun?

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OliveBranchCollins · 25/06/2016 17:43

Aldi suncream got the Which best buy this year

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KatyS36 · 25/06/2016 17:54

I like ambre solaire factor 50 kids. Does the business for us


Katy

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Pixilicious · 25/06/2016 18:04

I swear by P20 once a day. Used it for years and have never burned.

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dailymaillazyjournos · 25/06/2016 18:29

Was just coming on to say that Aldi's Lacura got best buy in Which, but OliveBranch beat me to it.

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StillStayingClassySanDiego · 25/06/2016 18:42

Thanks for replies, I'm a bit worried about prickly heat if I'm honest.

It's a long time [as I said] since I've faced scorching heat, I've always been a sun avoider and relied on faking it.

I'm looking at Piz Buin Allergy, what do you think?

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Longdistance · 25/06/2016 18:51

I just bought Aldi's Lacura sun cream. They have a 5 star 50spf sun cream. I've got this for Dh who is a pale and pastey blonde, and we're heading to Cyprus too 🌞

I have just got factor 30 for me as I'm olive, and dark haired.

Can highly recommend the Aldi ones as had them last year for Barbados.

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StillStayingClassySanDiego · 25/06/2016 18:54

Hi Long, I'm a bit nervous if I'm honest , it's going to be so hot!

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specialsubject · 25/06/2016 19:32

clothes; swim in rash vest and boardshorts (works better than bra and knickers anyway)

on dry land, cover up, stay in shade 11-3, reapply suncream regularly etc etc etc.

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Longdistance · 25/06/2016 21:49

My dd's pale and blonde too like Dh. She uses the kids factor 50 Aldi cream. This is the one she's been using.

Which is the best sun cream?
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BringMeTea · 25/06/2016 22:47

If your budget allows I have found Lancaster range the best over the years and I have lived in the tropics for 10 years. TK Maxx often have it at great prices.

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StillStayingClassySanDiego · 26/06/2016 08:40

Bring, thanks for that reminder , I've used Lancaster before, years ago , and it was lovely to use.

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justaweeone · 26/06/2016 09:47

I buy aldi sun cream but I have had this recommend if you suffer from prickly heat
https://www.thesuncareshop.com/product/malibu-dry-oil-spray-spf-30-100ml?gclid=CNKO-NSmxc0CFbQV0wodEqcIVg
It does only go as high as a 30 but really works re prickly heat

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WhooooAmI24601 · 26/06/2016 09:59

Ultrasun does a sensitive skin one; DH gets awful prickly heat and the DCs get eczema and it's never aggravated their skins in all the years we've travelled.

I love P20 for my skin, but it's like a rhino hide and the least sensitive skin on earth, so I'd suggest Ultrasun first.

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DurhamDurham · 26/06/2016 10:14

I use the P20 sun screen and it works for me, I never burn and I like the fact it doesn't leave a greasy residue. I don't like the fact that it drains white things, I've stopped wearing white vests and tshirts when I use P20.

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