Which? tested SPF30 sun creams, SPF50 and 50+ kids sun lotions, and face sunscreen from brands including Boots Soltan, Garnier and Nivea…
Their tests uncover the three Best Buys that protect effectively and are easy to apply. Two of these are also cheaper than average, making them Great Value options.
If you need sun protection you can rely on, but don’t want to spend more than you need to, head to your nearest Aldi or Lidl.
This year, both brands put in a good showing in the tests, with Lidl’s SPF30 Cien sun spray and SPF50+ Cien Kids sun spray, and Aldi’s Lacura SPF30 sun lotion passing sun safety tests and gaining the Which? Great Value award for being notably cheaper than rivals.
All cost less than £3.50 per 200ml bottle.
Below, Which? reveal the other sunscreens that passed their independently run SPF and UVA tests for 2024.
SPF30 sunscreen test passes
- GREAT VALUE: Aldi Lacura SPF30 Sun Lotion
- GREAT VALUE: Lidl Cien Sun Spray SPF30
- Piz Buin in Sun Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30
SPF 50+ kids’ sunscreen test passes
- Aldi Lacura SPF50+ Kids Mini Lotion
- Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Water Resistant Sun Cream Spray SPF50+
- GREAT VALUE: Lidl Cien Kids Sensitive Sunscreen Spray SPF50+
- Nivea Sun Kids Protect & Care Coloured Spray SPF50+
- Ultrasun Kids SPF50+
SPF50/+ face sun cream test passes
- Boots Soltan Brightening Protect & Moisturise Facial Suncare Cream with Vitamin C SPF50
- Garnier Ambre Solaire Super UV Daily Invisible Face Serum with SPF 50+
- Nivea Sun UV Face Anti-Age Q10 Cream SPF50,
- Ultrasun Face SPF50+
