Post by jacks on Jun 4, 2009 16:17:29 GMT 2
All Best Buy SPF 15 sunscreens offer at least SPF 12.5 (this allows for variation between skin types and the difficulty of measuring redness in our tests.)
They also offer a high level of UVA protection - labels state only that the minimum requirement has been met and retain an SPF of at least 10 after water resistance tests. Prices are for a 200ml bottle.
Sunscreen can be expensive but at just £3 a bottle, Asda's "Best Buy" sunscreen is our top performer. It also has excellent water resistance for dips in the pool or sea.
With regular special offers during the summer - such as three for the price of 2 - premium "Best Buys" such as Nivea (£10.99 a bottle) and Boots Soltan (£8.99) can also prove great value for money.
However, even when using the best sunscreen, it's important to apply the right amount, regularly, if you're going to fully protect yourself & your family.
BEST BUYS ARE:
Asda Suns System Protection Lotion SPF 15 - Price £3
OUR SPF RATING - 24
OUR UVA RATING - high
OUR WATER RESISTANCE RATING - SPF 12.9
Superdrug Solait Sunshine Defence Lotion SPF 15 - Price £7.97
OUR SPF RATING - 14.5
OUR UVA RATING - high
OUR WATER RESISTANCE RATING - SPF 10
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Sun Lotion SPF 15 - Price £10.76
OUR SPF RATING - 16.0
OUR UVA RATING - high
OUR WATER RESISTANCE RATING - SPF 10.7
Nivea Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 15 - Price £10.99
OUR SPF RATING - 15.3
OUR UVA RATING - high
OUR WATER RESISTANCE RATING - SPF 10.6
Boots Soltan Moisturising Suncare Lotion SPF 15 - Price £8.99
OUR SPF RATING - 14.2
OUR UVA RATING - high
OUR WATER RESISTANCE RATING - SPF 11.6
I'll do the ones to avoid, later AND I'll give you a guide on how to use sunscreen - from Which mag.
They also offer a high level of UVA protection - labels state only that the minimum requirement has been met and retain an SPF of at least 10 after water resistance tests. Prices are for a 200ml bottle.
Sunscreen can be expensive but at just £3 a bottle, Asda's "Best Buy" sunscreen is our top performer. It also has excellent water resistance for dips in the pool or sea.
With regular special offers during the summer - such as three for the price of 2 - premium "Best Buys" such as Nivea (£10.99 a bottle) and Boots Soltan (£8.99) can also prove great value for money.
However, even when using the best sunscreen, it's important to apply the right amount, regularly, if you're going to fully protect yourself & your family.
BEST BUYS ARE:
Asda Suns System Protection Lotion SPF 15 - Price £3
OUR SPF RATING - 24
OUR UVA RATING - high
OUR WATER RESISTANCE RATING - SPF 12.9
Superdrug Solait Sunshine Defence Lotion SPF 15 - Price £7.97
OUR SPF RATING - 14.5
OUR UVA RATING - high
OUR WATER RESISTANCE RATING - SPF 10
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Sun Lotion SPF 15 - Price £10.76
OUR SPF RATING - 16.0
OUR UVA RATING - high
OUR WATER RESISTANCE RATING - SPF 10.7
Nivea Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 15 - Price £10.99
OUR SPF RATING - 15.3
OUR UVA RATING - high
OUR WATER RESISTANCE RATING - SPF 10.6
Boots Soltan Moisturising Suncare Lotion SPF 15 - Price £8.99
OUR SPF RATING - 14.2
OUR UVA RATING - high
OUR WATER RESISTANCE RATING - SPF 11.6
I'll do the ones to avoid, later AND I'll give you a guide on how to use sunscreen - from Which mag.