Boots Soltan Face

I am naturally pale and I love it - I shrink away from the prospect of any sort of suntan, and all my mam's attempts to slap a bit of colour on me (for example by buying me 'summer glow' body lotions) are met with stony resistance. One way I maintain my 'pale and interesting' look is by always using factor 50 suncream in the summer, on both my face and body, and applying it religiously! Boots Soltan is one of the few ranges I have found that actually make factor 50 suncream, and at reasonable prices too - this product cost me around £8 but I got it on a BOGOF offer (Soltan products seem to be ... more

Reason for buying I got this last year when it was quite hot and intended to use it under make-up. Soltan is boots own range of sun products. Price It cost me £8.75 and that is the same price shown on site here: http://www.boots.com/en/Soltan-Face-SPF-​50-50ml35561/ SPF It's actually 50SPF but the scale doesn't go further than 30SPF. It's a high factor meaning it'll give the most sun protection possible. Consistency Despite it saying 'non-greasy' on the front of the tube i actually think it is quite greasy. It has quite a mucky light brown colour but when you distribute it it looks more white ... more

I have been using for a year now and have repurchased a few times in Boots. I use it on the bridge of my nose and around the eyes all year round and it has really stopped those areas from burning or turning a darker shade. It also has a pleasant fragrance that is not too sweet or over-bearing. The consistency is quite thick and greasy and definitely not 'light' and 'easily absorbed' as claimed on the packaging. It takes a while to sink in to your skin and dissapear, and even after that, it leaves your skin feeling like there is a layer on there. If you do not want such a thick cream on your ... more