Here’s a roundup of the best deals on the top brands.
Summer is here, so whether you’re going on holiday or having lots of outdoor fun it’s a good idea to stock up on some sun protection.
Sun creams are designed to protect skin from UVA and UVB radiation, while after sun products help to soothe and hydrate skin following exposure to the sun for long periods.
However, these products tend to cost a fair bit, especially if you’re buying for the whole family. So we’ve worked out where to find the top brands cheapest, as well as the best deals on multi-buy promotions.
We've focused on comparing prices between the supermarkets as well as Boots and Superdrug on four of the most common brands you’ll find displayed in stores.
Garnier Ambre Solaire
Garnier has an extensive sun protection range. Here’s a selection of the bestsellers and where to get them cheapest this summer.
|
Product |
SPF |
Size |
Best single unit price |
Best multi-buy deal price |
|
Moisturising Protection Spray |
15 |
200ml |
£6 (Boots) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Moisturising Protection Spray |
30 |
200ml |
£6.50 (Tesco) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Ultra-hydrating Protection Lotion |
15 |
200ml |
£5 (Asda) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Ultra-hydrating Protection Lotion |
30 |
200ml |
£5 (Asda) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Minions Kids Moisturising Spray |
50 |
200ml |
£6.98 (Superdrug) |
Any two for £13 (Boots and Sainsbury's) Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Resisto Kids Moisturising Lotion |
50 |
200ml |
£7.50 (Tesco, Sainsbury’s) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) Any two for £13 (Sainsbury's) |
|
After Sun Refreshing Hydrating Spray |
n/a |
200ml |
£4 (Tesco) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
After Sun Soothing Hydrating Lotion |
n/a |
200ml |
£3 (Sainsbury’s) |
No multi-buy deal works out cheaper |
Piz Buin
Swiss sun care brand Piz Buin offers a range of ultra-light formulas and creams suitable for those with sensitive skin. Here’s where to find some of the brand’s top products cheapest.
|
Product |
SPF |
Size |
Best single unit price |
Best multi-buy deal price |
|
In Sun Ultra Light Spray |
15 |
200ml |
£7 (Sainsbury’s) |
Any two for £13 or any three for £18 (Sainsbury's) Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
In Sun Ultra Light Spray |
30 |
200ml |
£7.75 (Boots) |
Any two for £13 or any three for £18 (Sainsbury's) Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
In Sun Moisturising Lotion |
15 |
200ml |
£6.25 (Boots) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
In Sun Moisturising Lotion |
30 |
200ml |
£6.25 (Boots) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Allergy Sun Sensitive Spray |
15 |
200ml |
£8 (Asda) |
No multi-buy deal works out cheaper |
|
Allergy Sun Sensitive Spray |
30 |
200ml |
£8 (Asda, Sainsbury’s) |
Any two for £13 or any three for £18 (Sainsbury's) |
|
Allergy Sun Sensitive Lotion |
15 |
200ml |
£6.75 (Boots) |
No multi-buy deal works out cheaper |
|
Allergy Sun Sensitive Lotion |
30 |
200ml |
£6.75 (Boots) |
No multi-buy deal works out cheaper |
|
After Sun Soothing & Cooling Moisturising Lotion |
n/a |
200ml |
£5 (Asda) |
No multi-buy deal works out cheaper |
Hawaiian Tropic
If you’re after the signature tropical scent of Hawaiian Tropic, here are the top deals on its bestsellers.
|
Product |
SPF |
Size |
Best single unit price |
Best multi-buy deal price |
|
Protective Sun Lotion Spray |
15 |
200ml |
£6.50 (Boots) |
No multi-buy deal works out cheaper |
|
Silk Hydration Lotion |
15 |
180ml |
£7.48 (Superdrug) |
Any two for £13 or any three for £18 (Sainsbury's) |
|
Silk Hydration Lotion |
30 |
180ml |
£7 (Asda) |
Any two for £13 or any three for £18 (Sainsbury's) |
|
After Sun Coconut Papaya Fragrance Lotion |
n/a |
180ml |
£6 (Morrisons, Sainsbury’s) |
No multi-buy deal works out cheaper |
|
After Sun Body Butter Coconut |
n/a |
200ml |
£5 (Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
Nivea
And if you’re a fan of Nivea, here’s where to find a selection of the brand’s sun care range cheapest.
|
Product |
SPF |
Size |
Best single unit price |
Best multi-buy deal price |
|
Moisturising Sun Spray |
15 |
200ml |
£5 (Asda) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Moisturising Sun Spray |
30 |
200ml |
£5 (Asda) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Moisturising Sun Lotion |
15 |
200ml |
£5 (Morrisons) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Moisturising Sun Lotion |
30 |
200ml |
£5 (Morrisons) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Kids Moisturising Sun Spray |
50 |
200ml |
£6 (Morrisons) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Kids Moisturising Sun Lotion |
50 |
200ml |
£5.23 (Superdrug) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Moisturising After Sun Spray |
n/a |
200ml |
£3.48 (Superdrug) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Moisturising After Sun Lotion |
n/a |
200ml |
£3.48 (Superdrug) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
Own brand sun protection
Most supermarkets as well as Boots and Superdrug offer their own range of sun care, which can be significantly cheaper compared to popular brands.
[SPOTLIGHT]There’s the Tesco Soleil range, Boots Soltan, Asda Protect, Morrisons Sun Care, Sainsbury’s Sun, M&S Sun Smart and Superdrug Solait.
Don’t forget to check online
If you are buying a lot of sun care products then it’s worth checking if you can save online with Amazon.
Just bear in mind that you will need to spend a minimum of £20 to qualify for free delivery.
All prices correct at time of writing
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