Do those all day sunscreens like P20 work?

[Fluffycloudland77]

DH is burnt but is being all blokey about not wearing sunscreen.

I have literally had to chase him with factor 50.

Sigh.

[goose1964]

Can't believe there are people who still don't use sunscreen, I'm having a mole removed for biopsy on Wednesday. Yes I got burnt through not using sunscreen in the UK in may

[EleanorLavish]

Bignose we used P20 on oldest DC in Lanzarote in early spring. Was low 20s temp wise. They both had sunstroke after a day in the water park with DH. I was cross and told him he should have reapplied it, as they were on slides and in the water etc.
I would reapply all suncreams after that. Interesting about the Australian angle, as they are very big on their sun protection.

[specialsubject]

the australians know a bit about sun and skin cancer and are banning all day sunscreens.

you are in the med at absolute peak uv. as you note clouds dont offer much cover.

[Bignose2]

I know an old thread but on hols now, first time P20, and burnt quite a bit.
Ready others must be exception but I usually use factor 15 or 20 normal and tend to sit in shade for a good few hours.
Admittedly only factor 20 but poured loads on, waited 30mins (says only 15 needed).
Still spent few midday hours in shade & sitting in bars, was also bit cloudy (I know can still tan through clouds) 2 short swims.
Perhaps max 3 hours in Crete June sunshine. I still think I should have just need ok but burnt quite badly front & back. I might have felt slightly safer than norm so perhaps exposed tiny bit more than usual but sure very similar to my normal pattern where I don't burn at all.
The odd thing is whilst quite red & sore ish originally it is still exactly the same 2 whole days and not had those areas in sun at all! I do take a day or so usual to ease if I do ever burn but seems so sign of easing, weird.
I guess just me & perhaps a fluke, I don't sweat much but maybe rubbed off on beach towels or something.

Shame as I liked the idea but £40 2 pots to last 8 days & no use after 2nd day.

[Katetonner]

P20 is great however it's ruined 3 bikinis and twels etc this holiday! I usually use calypso all day and that in my opinion is better and goes on nicer and is less greasy! Never ever burnt!

[nappyaddict]

It's £6.64 for 100ml and £12.24 for 200ml.

[nappyaddict]

Don't see why not?

[lizandlulu]

Oh am I not allowed to say the name

[lizandlulu]

Llyods pharmacy have p20 on offer at half price. I got the 50 and 30, both sprays for £13 odd for both.

[WhiteHairReally]

P20 now comes in spray form 30spf and 50 spy as well as the 'old'20 (haven't seen 10spf this year) It was halfprice in a well known high street chemist Ll that isn't B*. Don't know whether it still is or not. The 30 and 50 suggest that they act as a block, whereas the 20 'allows gradual tanning' We've stuck with the 20 as that's what Freckles Features (me) and the Drama Queen (teenage daughter) have used successfully in the past. I gave the bottle of 50 to my SIL for her red head DD. Not sure this week in the West Country will have given it a proper testing however.

[Trumpton]

I used P20 factor 50 in full sun all day last week in Menorca ( very high temperatures and 97% humidity )
Didn't burn at all.

[TheYamiOfYawn]

I use the Aldi one and it is cheap, easy to apply and effective. It is alcohol-based, though, so really stings on cuts, eczema etc.

[WhiteHairReally]

P20 now comes in spray form 30spf and 50 spy as well as the 'old'20 (haven't seen 10spf this year) It was halfprice in a well known high street chemist Ll that isn't B*. Don't know whether it still is or not. The 30 and 50 suggest that they act as a block, whereas the 20 'allows gradual tanning' We've stuck with the 20 as that's what Freckles Features (me) and the Drama Queen (teenage daughter) have used successfully in the past. I gave the bottle of 50 to my SIL for her red head DD. Not sure this week in the West Country will have given it a proper testing however.

[finallyasilverlining]

We use Ultrasun family formula here, only got it the other day...DC put some on in the morning and were fine all day...so far no signs of any rashes!

[faithfulandtruthful]

Lotta I use the holland and barrett liquid vit D I was really suprised at how well it worked.

F&T

[Helpforthehopeless]

I agree, Boots Soltan Once worked brilliantly on very fair skinned me and youngest son in Crete in August. I've used it ever since.

[lizandlulu]

I used to use p20, now use ultrasun. Ultrasun used to be better for protecting against UVA rays,( or UVB, Im not sure which) p20 wasn't as good. Although now p20 might have changed their formula to make it better, but now have been using ultrasun and am ok with that. 20 sports formula for me and either 30 or. 50for kids. Expensive but worth every penny.
I work outside and am now in the habit of putting it on in a morning and know I'm protected all day

[chicaguapa]

Another vote for P20. I've never burnt with it and only apply it once a day. But I do follow the instructions and wait 15 minutes before I get dressed/ go outside. By then you forget you've got anything on as your skin feels completely normal! It's worth the money IMO.

[ipswichwitch]

I use p20 - its the only sunscreen I don't get heat rash with, but I do tend to apply more than one a day (burn easily)

[IcedTeaOneSugar]

I've used Soltan Once on DD her whole life and she's never been red, and has certainly never burned.

[mrsbaffled]

For those who are having trouble with eczema, reactions and sensitive skin, I have heard excellent things about the Avon sun creams not causing reactions. I don't think they do an all day cream, though.

[Reastie]

Another vote for ultrasun here too. Just started using it and it's the only one which doesn't make me sweat under a layer and lasts all day. DH uses p20 too which sucks straight in when I use it. Ultimate thumbs up for ultra sun though.

[nappyaddict]

OneLittleToddleTerror What's the Garnier once a day sun cream called? I can't find it on their website.

[nappyaddict]

Cucumberscarecrow Is the ASDA one you use a normal sun cream or a once a day one?

What's the Tesco's own version of P20 called?

[nappyaddict]

I use Piz Buin 1 day long. £4.99 in Home Bargains for 100ml.

Or Boots Soltan Once - from £7.99 for 200ml but usually on BOGOF.