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Sun Care & Tanning

Our experts review the best sun care and tanning products in tried and tested guides

Find all of our reviews of the best sun care and tanning products here. We test for effectiveness, water resistance and value for money. Whether it's face sunscreen, body sunscreen or soothing aftersun care, we've got you covered.

Latest Sun Care and Tanning product reviews

<p>It’s designed to be one-shade-suits-all </p>
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This Garnier face cream is the best budget tinted SPF I’ve tried

<p>We tested these formulas during beach days, balmy evenings on holiday, festivals and office days</p>
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10 best tinted sunscreens for glowy SPF coverage all year round

<p>With instant coverage and five-star UVA protection, this is impressive stuff </p>
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We tried Aldi’s sunscreen range to see if £3 SPF can deliver

<p>You can get a bottle for just £17 thanks to LOOKFANTASTIC’s summer deal </p>
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Tan Luxe’s fake tan is my ride-or-die – and it’s reduced by 30%

<p>The Korean brand is much-loved for its skin-enhancing formulas </p>
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I love this BB cream for its lightweight coverage and SPF protection

<p>The formula is packed with skin-loving ingredients </p>
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Does Paris Hilton’s fake tan deliver a 10-day faux glow? I found out

<p>Ever since the drops landed on my desk, they’ve become a staple of my daily routine </p>
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Drunk Elephant’s viral bronzing drops offer the perfect faux glow

<p>Our tester said this formula takes the good bits from each style of fake tan </p>
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This fake tan was rated the best overall – here’s why

<p>The range has landed in time for summer 2024 </p>
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Self Glow by James Read is the new fake tan brand you need to know

<p>This foolproof gradual fake tan is nourishing and hydrating </p>
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My go-to gradual fake tan is just £3, thanks to Amazon Prime Day

<p>The mattescreen has become a mainstay in my skincare routine </p>
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I tested this SPF in the country with the world’s highest UV index

<p>La Roche-Posay’s SPF 50+ spray sinks into skin without any fuss </p>
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This SPF for kids has been our favourite for three years running

Top Sun Care & Tanning picks

<p>Look for a four- or five-star UVA rating in addition to the SPF number</p>
Skincare

11 best body sunscreens: Lotions, sprays and creams for everyday use

Whether it’s SPF30 or SPF50, keep your skin protected this summer and beyond

Skincare

11 best body sunscreens: Lotions, sprays and creams for everyday use

Whether it’s SPF30 or SPF50, keep your skin protected this summer and beyond

<p>Look for a four- or five-star UVA rating in addition to the SPF number</p>
<p>Not one of these suncreams, sprays and sticks allowed our tester to burn </p>
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16 best sunscreens for your face that offer non-greasy SPF protection

<p>Every elixir on our list offers broad spectrum sun protection against UVA and UVB rays</p>
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Best sunscreens for sensitive skin 2024, tried and tested

<p>We spent several months sampling a selection of SPF sticks</p>
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14 best sunscreen sticks 2024, tested for easy SPF application

<p>We tested the latest eco-friendly formulas for a minimum of five days</p>
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13 reef-safe sunscreens that are kind on skin and the planet

<p>We tested the latest eco-friendly formulas for a minimum of five days</p>
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13 reef-safe sunscreens that are kind on skin and the planet

<p>We tested about 50 formulas over two hot spring and summer periods, to bring you our pick of the best </p>
Kids

Best sunscreen for kids to protect sensitive skin

<p>Every sunscreen we tested has a minimum SPF30 and protects against UVA and UVB rays</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

10 best sunscreens for babies to protect sensitive skin

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<p>The formula is lightweight, nourishing and natural-looking </p>
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Isle of Paradise’s dry mist review: My favourite hydrating fake tan

<p>Pai’s formula earned the top spot in our round-up of the best reef-friendly sunscreen </p>
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The eco-friendly sunscreen to pack for your next holiday

<p>Our writer said that the ‘mousse was incredibly easy to apply’ </p>
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Iconic London prep set fake tan review: Perfect a deep tan

<p>Faking an enviable sun-kissed glow just got easier </p>
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Best tanning mitts for achieving a streak-free golden glow

<p>Sooth sun-soaked skin with this nourishing product </p>
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Bioderma’s aftersun is a must-have for the UK heatwave and beyond

<p>Feel the burn? We’d rather not </p>
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Best aftersun lotions and creams 2024, tried and tested

<p>Faking an enviable sun-kissed glow just got easier </p>
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Best tanning mitts for achieving a streak-free golden glow

<p>Sooth sun-soaked skin with this nourishing product </p>
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Bioderma’s aftersun is a must-have for the UK heatwave and beyond

<p>Feel the burn? We’d rather not </p>
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Best aftersun lotions and creams 2024, tried and tested

<p>The lotion smooths easily over the skin, blending together skincare and sunscreen protection </p>
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Garnier’s £8 SPF is a lightweight formula we swear by

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Garnier’s £8 SPF is a lightweight formula we swear by

<p>The lotion smooths easily over the skin, blending together skincare and sunscreen protection </p>
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This is the SPF stick we’re using on repeat this summer and beyond

<p>‘It has a light, naturally zesty fragrance, and absorbs in an instant without any ashy finish,’ noted our writer </p>
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The reef-safe sunscreen to pack on your next holiday

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I tried Naked Sundays cabana glow serum and it’s my new favourite SPF

<p>We considered the texture of the sunscreens and how well they worked for acne-prone skin</p>
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Best sunscreens for acne-prone skin 2024, tried and tested

<p>We considered the texture of the sunscreens and how well they worked for acne-prone skin</p>
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Best sunscreens for acne-prone skin 2024, tried and tested

<p>The Aussie brand was founded in 2012 </p>
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Bondi Sands is a fake tan favourite and these are my top picks

<p>These make a great first step in the morning but make sure to top up with sunscreen </p>
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Best SPF moisturisers 2024, tested for sun protection

<p>The £26 bottle comes in light, medium and dark shades </p>
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This do-it-all face tan serum is our new summer skincare saviour

<p>It includes tanning products, applicators and even self-tan eraser spray for fixing mishaps </p>
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Next’s first ever fake tan range will give you a sunkissed glow

<p>During testing, we assessed how quick and easy it was to apply, how hydrating it is, and the scent </p>
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Bali Body’s gradual tan delivers a moisturised, sunless glow

<p>When applying any form of self-tan, preparation is key</p>
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Bondi Sands’ tan turned us green but the final result was worth it

<p>We tried the cooling formula on bare skin and with make-up, during both warmer and cooler days</p>
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We tried UpCircle’s new SPF first, here’s our exclusive verdict

<p>And it couldn’t be easier to use </p>
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This gradual face self-tan gives my Irish skin a year-round glow

<p>We took this sunscreen across the globe to really put it through its paces</p>
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We tried Chanel’s £90 sunscreen in sunny Mexico to put it to the test

<p>These formulas are one of the tanning world’s newest innovations </p>
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7 best fake tan removers for fixing fiascos and priming skin

<p>After launching in the US to high acclaim, the suncreen has finally landed in the UK </p>
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We tried Glow Recipe’s first-ever SPF ahead of its UK launch

Sun Care & Tanning

We tried Glow Recipe’s first-ever SPF ahead of its UK launch

<p>After launching in the US to high acclaim, the suncreen has finally landed in the UK </p>
<p>Some chemicals in non-reef safe SPFs can bleach coral and harm marine life</p>
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Coola is the SPF all sunscreen haters will actually love to use

<p>While prevention over cure is preferred, sometimes you can get caught out</p>
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How to treat sunburnt skin and soothe painful side effects

<p>In the immortal words of Baz Luhrmann, “If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it” </p>
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Caroline Hirons swears by this SPF and it’s currently 40% off

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10 best anti-ageing sunscreens

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10 best anti-ageing sunscreens

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7 best gradual self-tanners

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