LloydsPharmacy Solero sun cream feedback thread. Non tester - Skin care hamper to be won! NOW CLOSED

[JustineBMumsnet]

This is the feedback thread for the 250 Mumsnetters who tested LloydsPharmacy Solero sun creams.

Here’s what LloydsPharmacy has to say: “April 2016 sees the launch of our reformulated and re-packaged own brand of suncare range, Solero. We understand that our customers’ skin is as unique as they are, which is why we have introduced a range of suncream that is perfect for every type of skin – an ultra-sensitive range for skin prone to eczema (atopic dermatitis) and psoriasis, which has been dermatologically tested and approved, and a triple defence range that protects from 3 types of harmful rays, UV-A, UV-B and Infrared-A”

Non-tester? For a chance to win a LloydsPharmacy skin care hamper worth over £75 answer the below question:

• What are your favourite holiday destinations for taking the kids away?
  
  Testers, please ensure that you have completed this survey and left feedback below to be entered into the £300 voucher prize draw.
  
  Below are some questions, but please feel free to add any other comments you have regarding your testing of LloydsPharmacy Solero sun cream:
  
  Q1: When and where did you test the sun cream?
  Q2: How did you think LloydsPharmacy Solero compared to the brand you normally use?
  
  Thanks, and good luck!
  
  MNHQ
  
  Standard Insight T&Cs apply

[lovescourgettes2]

I have an update. I used it in my other dd's skin before her sports day and she had a very bad reaction to it . This happened a few years ago when I used Reimans on her.I have informed Lloyds Pharmacy .

[JustineBMumsnet]

Thanks everyone for posting on the thread.

The winner of the testers' prize draw is kaycm25 and the winner of the non-tester prize draw is hdh747

[Gazelda]

Non tester - we love Eurocamp. So relaxed, great facilities, plenty of activity if we want, but space and peace if we feel the need for quiet. We've been to France several times - there's always a bit of culture mixed with some interest for youngsters. And the food inspires us to try new things at home.

[FPATEL]

Non Tester:

Our favourite holiday destination so far is the 'forest' where we rent out a lodge and 'away from it all' - and the kids love it.

[cat16lacey]

I like to take my children to Italy with Eurocamp. Its such a beautiful country and the eurocamp campsites provide lots of activities for children including swimming pools, sports activities and evening entertainment.

[pinkspideruk]

We love Disneyworld :) in fact Orlando in general is our favourite place

[nanoobaku]

isle of wight is fab

[KateOxford]

We tested the lotions on a Sunday out - we were out for the day so the handy travel size bottles are prefect for taking out with us for reapplication and I will save them to top-up from a bigger bottle.

I normally use Boots Soltsn lotion, I buy it because it offers a high-factor, water resistance and is normally available at a very good price or on a buy one get one free offer. I would happily purchase the two products I tested; the ultra-sensitive and the kids lotion if they were available at the same price. I found them easy and convenient To use and it felt like a quality product.

[bearcub1]

Q1: When and where did you test the sun cream?
My son tested it when he went on his school trip. I used it when I was out all day at the weekend
Q2: How did you think LloydsPharmacy Solero compared to the brand you normally us
My son hates putting sunscreen on, but he said that the solero one rubbed in nicely and didn't sting his eyes. He was quite happy to put it on and didn't moan ;-)
I was happy that the sunscreen would protect him and the tester size was ideal to put into his bag for re application.
I was happy with the cream I tested too. It rubbed in well and gave a good level of protection.

[rhinosuze]

Majorca, so calm and safe

[fudduk]

Q1: When and where did you test the sun cream?
I tested this over a weekend at the beginning of the month. I had the bottles in our changing bag.

Q2: How did you think LloydsPharmacy Solero compared to the brand you normally use?
I was not impressed that the UV Stars were a only a 3 Star rating, I usually buy Boots Sun Cream as these have 5 Stars and this is very important to us.
Other than this I thought that the suncream was good, smelt nice, easy to apply and good sized bottles for the changing bag. I won't be switching to this unless needed as an emergency when out.

[TiggersAngel7774]

legoland windsor always a big hit

[Ryancrawshaw]

we love a cruise everything we could need for our toddler - great service

[GeorgeW78]

Non tester.
Camping in the Studland area of Dorset is always great fun :)

[sweir1]

we love devon and cornwall

[cathyov]

My favourite place is Mumbles and along the Gower - plenty of places to explore and different beaches to have fun.

[Chelsea159]

Q1. We tested both, kids spray and sensitive lotion over the weekend, In the garden and out and about.

Q2. I really liked the kids spray to apply it was a nice thin consistency however it did not absorb into the skin and my children and baby were left rather sticky throughout the day. Although maybe this is a good thing for protection. I possibly might buy if it was on offer.
The sensitive lotion, I didn't like as it took far to long to apply.

[Dessallara]

We went to Turkey near Fethye on our first holiday as a family. Our daughter was nearly 2 years old. Had a great time, hotel was lovely and really enjoyed our first holiday :)

[Uzma01]

Q1: When and where did you test the sun cream?
I've been using the samples with my children - before they head out to play/school.

Q2: How did you think LloydsPharmacy Solero compared to the brand you normally use?
Not so good given the need to reapply the cream several times a day. I much prefer the thicker ones which can be used up to 8 hours, enough though it is a mission washing them off one's hands after applying to the children.

[xxmissbrightsidexx]

Tested the suncreams out over the weekend while it was nice weather, easy to apply, was gentle on my youngest daughters skin, she has eczema and we struggle to find sun cream that doesnt irritate her, i would buy the full size bottles.

[lexiemac13]

Our favourite holiday destinations are North Wales - Colwyn Bay, Anglesey, Llandudno in the UK and abroad we love visiting Legoland Denmark and the south of France.

[nonnyno]

Orlando, Florida, is my favourite destination for taking the kids away.

[mummsie72]

It has to be Disney in Orlando a dream destination for the kids.

[piggypoo]

Writing as a non-tester. Our favourite destinations for holidays are Majorca, close to get to, warm and friendly, easy to get around.

[jamielmdjs]

disneyland paris. plenty for the kids (and big kids) to do and a real memorable experience.