Below is a list of sun tan lotions that have been tested by Which. This list may come in handy for you when you want a good efficient protection while on your holiday. if you like the blog, please do share it with others.
Avon Sun Clear Spray SPF30 (150ml)
Price: £12 (£8 per 100ml)
Pros: This spray passed our SPF and UVA tests and also went down really well with our panel of testers, who said it was easily absorbed.
Cons: It's a pricey option, costing more than £8 per 100ml.
Verdict: A great option if you don't mind spending more. You'll be pleased with the way it feels on your skin.
Availability: Avon
Boots Soltan Dry Touch Suncare Lotion SPF30 200ml
Boots Soltan Dry Touch Suncare Lotion SPF30 (200ml)
Price: £5.50 (£2.75 per 100ml)
Pros: This sun cream won't leave a white sheen on your skin and has a pleasant scent.
Cons: Some users said it left skin feeling sticky immediately after application.
Verdict: This sun cream will keep you protected from the sun and is reasonably priced.
Availability: Boots
Calypso Sun Lotion SPF30 250ml
Calypso Sun Lotion SPF30 (250ml)
Price: £2.99 (£1.20 per 100ml)
Pros: At just £1.20 per 100ml, it's the cheapest sun cream we've tested. It doesn't leave skin feeling oily.
Cons: Some testers found their skin felt a little sticky after application.
Verdict: It's a great budget option, delivering the claimed SPF for a fraction of the price of other products.
Availability: Home Bargains
Garnier Ambre Solaire Dry Mist SPF30 200ml
Garnier Ambre Solaire Dry Mist SPF30 (200ml)
Price: £8.50 (£4.25 per 100ml)
Pros: Our trialists said it was one of the nicest products to apply and didn't leave a white sheen. Most said skin felt smooth and dry after application.
Cons: No real weaknesses.
Verdict: It's ideal if you don't want to look and feel like you're wearing sun cream - on a city break, for example.
Availability: Widely available
Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 30
Garnier Ambre Solaire Moisturising Protection Spray SPF30 (200ml)
Price: £7.00 (£3.50 per 100ml)
Pros: This spray has a pleasant scent and won't leave a white sheen on your skin.
Cons: You may find that your skin feels a little sticky after first spraying it on.
Verdict: Effective, effortless and easy to find.
Availability: Widely available
Morrisons M Sun Car SPF30
Morrisons M Sun Care Protect & Nourish Sun Spray SPF30 (200ml)
Price: £3.50 (£1.75 per 100ml)
Pros: Our panel rated it highly – it’s easy to apply, absorbs well and has a pleasant scent.
Cons: A few testers said that their skin felt tacky immediately after application.
Verdict: A great-value spray-on option.
Availability: Morrisons
NIVEA SUN Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 200ml
Nivea Sun Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 (200ml)
Price: £11.99 (£6 per 100ml)
Pros: Our testers were pleased with this sun cream, with most saying it didn't leave a sheen on the skin.
Cons: It doesn't absorb into the skin as easily as others, so needs a bit of rubbing in.
Verdict: It's effective and available in lots of stores.
Availability: Widely available
Nivea Sun Protect and Refresh SPF30
Nivea Sun Protect and Refresh Invisible Cooling Spray SPF30 (200ml)
Price: £15.99 (£8 per 100ml)
Pros: It’s very easy to apply, doesn’t leave skin feeling sticky and smells pleasant.
Cons: This product is pricier than many of our other Best Buys, costing £8 per 100ml.
Verdict: Grab it when it’s on special offer.
Availability: Widely available
Sainsburys Sun Protect Clear Spray SPF30
Sainsbury's Sun Protect Clear Spray SPF30 (200ml)
Price: £5 (£2.50 per 100ml)
Pros: You’ll find it’s easily absorbed and feels pleasant – there’s no stickiness, greasiness or white residue.
Cons: There’s no real downside to this product.
Verdict: An effective and affordable spray-on sunscreen.
Availability: Sainsbury’s
Superdrug Solait SPF30
Superdrug Solait Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 (200ml)
Price: £7.99 (£4 per 100ml)
Pros: Most of our trialists found this sun cream pleasant to apply, saying it didn't leave any kind of visible sheen after application.
Cons: Some of our testers didn't like its scent.
Verdict: It's a particularly good choice if you don't like products that leave skin feeling or looking greasy.
Availability: Superdrug
Tesco Soleil SPF30
Tesco Soleil Suncare Lotion SPF30 (200ml)
Price: £3.50 (£1.75 per 100ml)
Pros: Most trialists liked the scent of this sun cream. It’s easy to apply, too, and doesn’t leave a white sheen.
Cons: Some testers said their skin felt greasy after application.
Verdict: It’s a great affordable option if you prefer a lotion.
Availability: Tesco