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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Major UK supermarket sun creams ranked and one costs just £2.99
We all know the importance of putting suncream on each day - especially during a heatwave, and now there's no excuse with these supermarket own branded lotions With temperatures predicted to soar to up to 34C, it's important to be layering on your SPF regularly. - You can pick up a bottle of sun-cream during your next food shop with these top ranked supermarket own brands. So now you don't have to get burned literally or financially with prices as low as £2.99 you can save on the pricey sun-care and instead put your savings towards an ice cream or cocktail in the sun instead. With the likes of Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco all offering up their own versions, you have no excuse for not reapplying while out enjoying the sun. Staying safe in the sun doesn't have to break the bank, and whether you're out and about, sunbathing or trying to avoid it, and consumer champions at Which? found some of the best deals out there. The cheapest sun creams Aldi – Lacura SPF50+ – £2.99 (200ml) Asda – Protect Sensitive SPF50+ – £3.04 (200ml) Morrisons – Sun Lotion SPF50 – £4.50 (200ml) Sainsbury's – Sun Protect SPF50+ – £5.50 (200ml) Boots - Soltan SPF50+ - £5.50 (200ml) Superdrug - Solait SPF50 Sun Lotion - £5.50 (200ml) Tesco – Piz Buin SPF50+ – £7.00 (200ml) What does SPF mean? So when it comes to buying the right sun protection, it's crucial to know what it all means. The sun protection factor (SPF) indicates the amount of protection sun creams offer against UVB radiation. It tells you how much longer skin that's covered with the sun cream takes to redden in response to UV, compared with unprotected skin. What factor sun cream should I use? It all depends on what type of skin you have, but the NHS and Cancer Research UK both recommend you pick a product with an SPF of at least 30. If your skin burns easily, it's best to stay on the safe side and opt for a higher SPF. For kids and SPF for your face, it's recommended to use factor 50, as kids skin is more sensitive, and our faces are typically more exposed to the sun. What is UVA/UVB/UVC? According to Which? UVA (ultraviolet A) is a type of ultraviolet radiation from the sun, which has been linked with premature ageing. Both UVA and UVB have been linked with skin cancer. UVB (ultraviolet B) is another type of radiation from the sun and is the main cause of sunburn. It has a shorter wavelength than UVA. UVC (ultraviolet C) is the shortest form of UV radiation and the most dangerous to our skin, although luckily it cannot penetrate the earth's atmosphere. Of the UV rays that get through our atmosphere and can affect our skin, UVB makes up 5% and the other 95% is UVA. What does the UVA seal mean? The UVA seal indicates that a product meets the EU recommendation for sun creams to offer a UVA protection factor equivalent to at least a third of their SPF.
Metro
13-05-2025
- Health
- Metro
This top-rated concealer with SPF is the only summer staple we plan to wear
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more We love nothing more than a concealer that can magically mask the dark bags under our eyes, any blemishes. While concealer may be our make-up essential, when it comes to skincare the hero is SPF. However, we rarely see a product that combines the two – until we found Kalme's Chameleon Concealer SPF20. The Chameleon Concealer SPF20 is a multi-functional essential that is a make-up and skincare hybrid, we never knew we needed. Come the summer months we prefer minimal make-up, as we'll be sweating it all off, which is why we lean to a concealer as the sole beauty product we wear. But we also need SPF, and this creation ticks both boxes. The Chameleon Concealer is a hybrid of concealer, colour-corrector and sun with a patented caper extract (Derma Sensitive) and Biolin, which work to hydrate the skin, reduce redness, as well as strengthen the skin barrier. The mineral sunscreen protection offers SPF20, while the advanced tone-matching concealer colour adapts to your skin tone to correct redness on the skin, as well as purple under tested and safe for use on sensitive skin. BUY NOW FOR £29.95 What may confuse some is the Kalme product comes in one colour, and this is because it has been formulated with advanced tone-matching technology that adapts to the skin. When applied to the skin it appears green, but the lightweight liquid formula cleverly matches your skin tone, colour corrects and conceals, for flawless coverage, and without looking orange. Its genius technology matches the skin, covers any blemishes, redness, rosacea flare ups, as well as dark under eye circles. Not only does it cover the targeted areas, it also smooths the skin, and achieves a naturally flawless finish, whether you apply on targeted areas or blend lightly over the skin as a primer/foundation. The fuss-free concealer blends effortlessly into the skin, but also hydrates the skin too. The formula blends patented caper extract, known as Derma Sensitive, as well as prebiotic Biolin, which combine to reduce redness, hydrate the skin, reduce capillary leakage, and protect the skin barrier. The lightweight formula offers SPF20, which offers the all-important UV protection we need all year long, especially in the summer. The mineral sun protection is suitable for sensitive skin too. Whether you apply on specific areas, all over the face for an even base, if it's the only beauty product you wear, or you layer under other products, is entirely up to you. But, it just proves how versatile this product is and why it's a failsafe item in your beauty cupboard. Shoppers are thrilled with its results. One customer, named Liz, gushed: 'This product is amazing. I get very flushed cheeks in certain temperatures, with Kalme concealer it's not visible, I love this product.' Another customer, Susan, added: 'I can't live without. Smooths out the skin and levels out the skin tone. Perfect product!' More Trending While Tracy weighed in: 'I have had rosacea for years and tried all types of concealer/make to cover the redness. Kalme concealer has been the best by far and this is my go to for everyday use.' The Kalme Chameleon Concealer can be purchased as a one-off at £29.95, or as a subscription, which could save you more. The monthly subscription could save you 25% as it slashes the price of the make-up and skincare hybrid to £22.47, or subscribe to a three-month top-up for £25.46. If you want to save even more (of course you do, who doesn't?) we have an exclusive discount that could save you a further 10%. Simply enter 'METRO10' at the checkout, though this offer expires on 31st May. Plus, if you're in the market for a thorough skincare regime, Kalme has a variety of bundles on offer. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: From Antler to Smythson, Fenty Beauty to Dune – these are the top picks from our shopping expert this week MORE: Sun's out, SPF's out! Bulldog Skincare launch new UV moisturiser that's perfectly timed for the sunshine MORE: Shopping expert reveals must-have items for your home and beauty routine from Victoria Beckham, Dusk and more
