Lidl Suncream.

obi604

Hi

I have been using Lidl suncream during this hot spell and find it great, goes on easy, washes off easy and protects my fair skin.

I notice on other suncream bottles from Nivea, boots, Aldi, Tesco etc - they all have clear branding saying 5 star UVA protection, as below

However, there is no mention of this on the Lidl sun creams, they simply say uva + uvb protection, but no mention of stars.

are the Lidl ones a bit dodge that they don’t have this 5 star rating?

paul321123

Have been using lidl suncream for a few years now and find it great, non greasy, great protection and low price, never had any issues with it even in 33degrees sunshine, seems like your only paying for a brand name with the others, would recommend this to anyone.

obi604

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120698582#Comment_120698582

I like the Lidl suncream also…………But what about the lack of the 5 star UVA rating?

caviardreams

I think the star rating is only a UK thing - in Europe it is a different logo so this may explain it - it's in a circle - see ambre solaire bottle

https://www.lookfantastic.ie/garnier-ambre-solaire-protection-spray-24h-hydration-spf30-200ml/10487873.html

runawaybishop

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120698803#Comment_120698803

That was brought in by Boots initially, it's a marketing thing mainly. UVB is by far the worst and anything over factor 20 reapplied every 1.5- 2 hours is fine.

obi604

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120699198#Comment_120699198

ah ok. The Lidl suncream I have has the circle