Ultrasun SPF 50+ Extreme Formula Once A Day 100ml

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I’m not someone who wears foundation every day anyway, so I love the light unifying sheen that this sunscreen provides. It gives an effortlessly flawless “no makeup” look while concealing any imperfections. Who doesn’t want to look naturally airbrushed? However, there's no agreed definition of 'reef-safe', research is still ongoing as to the impact of these chemicals, and our tests found many mineral suncreams failed to protect as claimed – so take any claims with a pinch of salt. Kids' sun cream Why I love it: When I’m at the beach or by the pool, I’m usually the person sitting under the shade. This means that at the end of my holiday, I’m usually just as pale as when I arrived. The Ultrasun Tan Activator has changed that, because now I can lavishly enjoy the sun while getting a nice, healthy tan without compromising my skin’s health.

Why I love it: One of the reasons I love Ultrasun so much is that they cater for everyone. The Anti-Ageing & Anti-Pigmentation sunscreen is the ideal choice if you struggle with areas of pigmentation and UV-induced dark spots. The suntan lotions are vegan and cruelty-free, too. So you can feel confident knowing you are optimally protected without damaging the planet. And the Swiss boffins who created it have also managed to provide a shelf life of two years, compared to an average of six to 12 months, so you can hang on to it safely. The industry guideline for water-resistant sun creams allows the SPF of a product to drop by 50% after a total of 40 minutes in water. Water-resistance testing also takes place in what is essentially a bath – using tap water.Plus, the SPF spray can even be used upside down (trust me, I tried) so you can ensure all those difficult to reach places are always covered. We tested two popular sun creams in chlorinated water (to mimic a swimming pool) and salty water (to emulate the sea). We also added another scenario using fast-moving tap water to see what effect this had. Most of the time, the products weren't as effective in our more realistic conditions as they were in tap water. I haven’t had a chance to try this on holiday yet. However, I can’t wait for that feeling after a full day on the beach, getting out of the shower and slathering my sun-stressed skin in this cooling, watery aftersun. I might even pop it in the fridge for full-on ice-cold relief! Discover More: In my unscientific test, Minnie stayed her usual creamy white and while I burn at the drop of a hat, I didn’t get a single pink stripe.

Why I love it: The Ultrasun Sports sun gel is a weightless fluid that instantly disappears into the skin, and is a popular choice for outdoor, sporty people. The whole range comes in a once-a-day formula so I could put it on before breakfast and not worry about it again – Ultrasun promises ‘Products don’t rub off with sweat, towel drying, swimming or showering’. Meanwhile, the Face 50+SPF Anti-pigmentation will actually brighten existing pigmentation in two weeks while protecting against future sun-induced ageing and dark spots so I may keep using that at home!

If you’re in your twenties like me, ageing might not be your biggest concern right now. However, I know that my future self will thank me if I start thinking about skin-ageing now and doing what I can to protect against wrinkles and fine lines from appearing. Mineral sunscreens in particular often promote their environmental credentials, the most common being that they’re ‘reef-safe’ or 'ocean-friendly'.