Talk to me about your posher than average sun lotion recs

[EdinaMonsoon]

I’ve only ever used Nivea/Garnier/Soltan etc but fancy something a little more luxe this year so looking for recommendations. I always see loads of lovely suncare products in the airport but I have no idea if they work or are worth the money. If it makes any difference, I’m late 40’s with dry skin (courtesy of hypothyroidism 🙄).

Shiseido anessa perfect is fantastic and they have a mild version for sensitive skin.

Have you done any research on the most effective products? I think that's probably the best way to find what you need. 'Which?' do annual reports, I think.

For years I used Clarins F50 Anti Wrinkle for my face and it was worth every penny but I think they may have changed ingredients recently. I took a bottle away this year and it felt and smelt cheap on application and my daughter had a nasty reaction on her face having used it many times before. A shame as it's 5 * UVA and UVB. Caudalie do one I've heard is good?

My favourite ever sunscreen is Coola SPF spray with Pina Colada scent. It is pricey but smells absolutely amazing and also very good protection, I have never burned using it and am not particularly good at reapplying. It’s easy to spray on too and sinks in quickly - I don’t have much patience for standing around in the ‘scare crow’ position for too long!

I've bought vichy this year, their range is highly rated

Someone on here recommended Laroche Posay. I bought some for holiday this year and was really impressed with the application and non-greasy finish. www.laroche-posay.co.uk/suncare/range/anthelion

It's not very posh but the Palmers cocoa butter suncream is lovely.

Lancaster products are lovely.

Institut Esthederm is the best sun cream.

Is it a facial sunscreen you're after or a body? Tbh I buy more expensive and cosmetically elegant ones for my face and smother the body in garnier and similar.

I like Elta MD, heliocare, Clinique is always a hit with all the family.

Another Lancaster fan here.

And Biore Watery Essence spf 50+ is the only sunscreen I'll use on my face. Just amazing stuff.

Biotech watery essence here too for my face and I love the smell and coverage of Piz Bun reminds me of my lovely mummy who passed away recently but always used it.

Love Coola products, particularly the matte tinted mineral one for the face. It is nicely matte (not sticky or greasy) but really sheer, not chalky or white, and cruelty-free.

I use the Vichy ones, really like them.

Dr Dennis gross tinted spf50 for your face is divine.

Biore Watery Essence is great stuff, and I have a shelf of alternatives, but I go back to it. LRP and Bioderma make useful handbag size spray ons to give a top up, over makeup. I prefer the Bioderma because it's nicely hydrating (but only 30 SPF).

vichy non shine face sun lotion "ideal soleil dry touch", its amazing and i bought it after a someone on here talked about it. i bought it on look fantastic on an offer and paid £12 for a 50 ml tube, so to me, pricey enough!

its matte and doesnt smear into your eyes when you sweat and cause irritation like the slippy regular ones. its an amazing primer too. just wish i had found out about it back in june for the start of all the 28 degree weather. im still using it though as i'm out and about a lot every day and its still very bright in the cloudy weather we are having.

i have combination - dry cheek, chin and forehead, oily nose and cheekbones.

Forgot about biore watery essence - YYY!! YesStyle seems to be the best place to buy it if you're in the UK.

Posh suncream. How very funny and absolutely The antithesis of posh. Boots own is fine.

Piz Buin is posh by my standards, and it smells of holidays.

I use the LaRoche on my face and Ultrasun Sports spray on the body. DH is having chemo at the mo so vv good sun cream is vital.

Boots own is (naturally) adequate, CherryPavlova, but for anyone who doesn't live the high life for 51 weeks a year, on a weeks holiday it's rather nice to enjoy something special and better than ordinary, to feel a little bit spoiled.