Sun Protection > Lotion Sun Protection

Advantages: Absorbs easily, moisturises well, protects adequately from sun, very little scent
Disadvantages: Can be expensive unless you shop around

...returning again and again to Nivea Sun Moisturing Lotion. It's not one that would stand out on the shelves - there are no gimmicks, no dazzling colours, not even a flip-top lid. But it's the one I choose for preference every time. Why? Firstly, it doesn't smell like a sun cream! I don't know what it is that gives that typical scent to so many of them, but it's something vaguely fruity or flowery. That isn't a problem when on holiday, but for everyday ...
...the beach! Nivea Moisturinng lotion smells like a hand cream rather than a sun cream, and the scent is quickly absorbed so it's barely noticeable. I don't like to stand out, so that's ideal for me. Secondly, it's intended as a moisturiser. I'm in my 40s, and inevitably there are lines on my face. I don't want to look eighty before I'm fifty, so it's important to use a good moisturiser, and this lotion does the job for me well. If I use it first ... Read review

Advantages: Lovely packaging and smell.
Disadvantages: Greasy and not great sun protection.

Banana Boat is usually my sun protection of choice whenever I go on holiday. This is down to the tropical looking packaging, exotic name and a scent that screams beach, pool and summer sun! Maybe this isn't the best way to choose a sun protectant but as I have sun resistant skin I have never been overally worried and it has always left me burn and problem free, however with this particular product I was left more disappointed. I was left burnt despite ... Read review

Advantages: Gives protection against both UVA and UVB. Range to suit your skin type,Available on prescription.
Disadvantages: May not be cosmetically as acceptable as other fancy transparent sun screens.

...main ranges are · Sun E45 lotion UVB-SPF 15 (£ 5.52 for 150 ml) · Sun E45 lotion UVB-SPF 25 (£ 5.92 for 150 ml) · E 45 sun block lotion UVB-SPF 50. (£ 6.35 for 150 ml) All of these offer protection against UVA and UVB, so what’s UVA and UVB? Before you choose a sunscreen there are a few things you must know about your skin and sun protection. This may be a little boring but believe me it's VERY IMPORTANT. Just think for a minute that despite ...
...1,you may need to use E45 sun block lotion with SPF 50, but if you are skin type 4, then E45 Lotion with SPF 15 would be enough. Skin type 5 and 6 do not need to use a sunscreen to avoid sunburn, unless there is a medical reason for sun protection. However to avoid long term effects a milder sun screen would still be useful for dark skin people. Now back to the product. *** E45 SUN BLOCK LOTIONS *** The three main products are · Sun E45 lotion ... Read review

Advantages: Glides on easily without being sticky
Disadvantages: er....price?

...worth the money. I chose Nivea as it has a good reputation and I knew to some extent it should work or else Nivea wouldn't bother marketing it! Price: I looked around for the cheapest place to buy this. Most smaller chemists don't seem to stock this so you have to try the larger department stores or chemists (Debehams, Boots, Superdrug). At the time I bought this (April), both Boots and Superdrug were doing a Buy one get one Free on all Nivea sun ...
...lotion comes in the familiar Nivea rectangular bottle (dark blue in colour with the familiar Nivea stripey orange/yellow, royal blue and gold logo). The rectangular shaped bottle and top make opening quite easy if your hands are wet. The front of the bottle says the word "Firming" twice (once in white and once in Gold lettering), is this so you don't forget that this is no ordinary sun tan lotion? On the back of the bottle there is a lot of text ... Read review

Advantages: Pleasant smell, lightweight silky lotion, suits all skin types
Disadvantages: Price

...Overall, I have been very impressed with this lotion and the other Lancaster products I've purchased. In the past I've used their Pre-Tan Lotion and After Sun and find these great as a treat for a special holiday. Lookout for special offers/bonus packs at Airports or on board ferries. ... Read review