Feeling hot, hot, hot! (Tesco Sun Cream)

Member Name: lolly23

Product:	Tesco Sun Cream
Date:	05/09/09 (22 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Non greasy, sensitive, high protection, 5 stars.

Disadvantages: Erm, I'll have to get back to you on that one!

My review is on Tesco sensitive sun protection 50SPF.

Ok, I have a confession. I never use sun cream. I'm obsessed with putting it on my son but never bother with myself so this review is purely about how it works for him.

My son doesn't have particularly sensitive skin; occasionally he will react to something but not very often. When I bought this cream (about a month ago) they had both the standard protection and the sensitive at the same price so I thought I might as well go for this one.

As previously mentioned, it is factor 50. It is also five star ultra UV protection (please don't ask me what that means!). It was developed with Australian laboratories apparently, so has probably been tested in a good amount of sunlight rather than our pitiful excuses for a summer!

It comes in a 200ml bottle and cost around £6. Apparently there are also anti-ageing properties; it mentions Vitamin E, although as I am using it on a 4 year old, I cannot possibly comment on this aspect!

The cream is white, it is also very soft and easy to apply to skin. It isn't as greasy as some formulas so is quite easy to get off your hands after application (unlike some extremely greasy formulas that I will not mention!).

You should apply it 15 mins before sun exposure and reapply every 1-2 hours or immediately after swimming. I have found that while using this, my son has never been burnt, he has never even gone red while using it. I try not to let him out for too long if it's really hot anyway, so this may be a reason why.

My friends little boy has eczema and sunc ream tends to make it flare up. I suggested trying this as most other sensitive creams cost upwards of £10. She has since used it on him and his skin has been absolutely fine so the sensitive formula does seem to work.

All in all, A great cream that is not too greasy, easy to apply, and does seem to work for sensitive skins.

Summary: Try it, especially if sensitive skin is an issue for you.