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It’s the time of year where everyone is buying sun cream products and it’s always so hard to decide which brand to go for. As a redhead who got burnt often as a child I am completely overprotective when it comes to the children and their sun exposure so much so that I tend to buy the most expensive brands of sun lotion – when they’re on promotion.
I also wear sun lotion to protect against premature ageing caused by the sun and protection against premature skin damage as well as safety protection against harmful uvb rays.
When I was given the opportunity to review the Aloha UltraLite sun cream range I was a little dubious. Could a sun protection lotion do the job for Dave, the kids and I, all for less than £3 a bottle at standard price? I have never known sun cream to be so cheap so I just had to try it.
What is the Aloha Sun Cream range?
The sun care range comes in Aloha SPF 8, 15, 25 and 40 for kids. This gives a great selection of factors and means that the children, Dave and I all have our own factors of preference – Dave choosing lower ones and the kids and I always using the higher ones. Kids sun protection is just so important and part of our skin care regime we’ve had throughout their lives.
The Aloha sun protection applied really well to my skin, was easily absorbed and wasn’t a greasy lotion – two things I like to see in a sunscreen! It also smells really nice and works well – we re apply every couple of hours out of habit anyway but none of us got burnt at any point when wearing it – definitely the main thing! It’s also water resistant and the kids version is tinted slightly blue which makes application that bit easier.
Aloha UltraLite sun cream is available from Savers stores with an RRP from £2.99 and also has an aloe vera Aloha sun protection after sun gel in the range and spray versions too.
I use factor 25 for everyday and factor 50 if I’m in a hot climate
These look fab and a great price and prize too
I use factor 10 and the rest of the family use factor 30
I normally use factor 25, having fair skin
Usually 30!
Factor 25 and for the kids sometimes factor 50 depending what we are doing
Definitely 50, I’m really pale, so a high SPF is a must for me otherwise I look like a lobster x
Usually 30 SPF
Factor 30
usually anything between factor 15/20
My Wife and I use 30 and our children 50. Even when it’s not so hot in the UK it’s our morning ritual.
40 or 50 as i am fair skinned
50 and the kids use 60 I’m a bit fanatical about it x
factor 25 usually 🙂
Personally i use factor 8 x
i usually use factor 30
15/20
Factor 15, much higher for the granddaughters
50 plus!
I use factor 50.
Factor 25
30
20
I’m quite pale so usually go for factor 30
I use factor 50, my skin burns easy.
factor 50. i’m really pale skinned
Factor 15
50
normally 30 xx
usually 25 or 30
I use a factor 15 or a 30
i always use factor 50
50 for the kids, but I would probably only use a 25 for myself!
I usually use factor 15, it doesn’t get very hot where I live!
I am a redhead with very fair skin, so I use SPF 50+ every time.
I use cooking oil but my partner and our daughter are redheads and my little girl ( 21 year old ) uses full protection and stays white as white. love her.
Factor 30.
I use 25 at the beginning, then 15 and then 8 I love Aloha it really looks after my skin
15 at home, higher on holiday if I go somewhere exotic!
25.
I start with 50 and then go to 30 but nothing lower than that!
Factor 50 on my face and factor 30 on my body!
i use use factor 30
Factor 15 for me! Better safe than sorry!
usually nothing less than 30 for myself and the kids
I never used to bother but have recently started using Retin A on my face and you have to use a sunblock if you go down this route. I tend to go for about 30, but the more the merrier as far as I’m concerned!
factor 50 at first then factor 30 being a red head myself
I don’t use any, naughty! But I am quite olive skinned. Factor 50 for the kids though 🙂
Factor 30!
30 for myself and 50 for the kids.
50 because I’m pale and freckly.
Factor 20
20 for me 🙂 xx
At least a factor 30
15 although i know it should be higher.
Factor 30, with 50 on my face
30 at the start of summer 15 towards the end
I’m up to 50 at the moment.
Factor 30 or 50 depending wether here or abroad
30 for us, 50 for the children x
Usually factor 30.
Start of on 20 then go to 10
Usually 30 SPF
usually 15.
30 as I have fair skin
Usually 20
I use 50 as much as possible. I take skin care much more seriously now than I did in my teens.
50 as we dont take risks.
Usually 30 or above because I burn easily.
I usually use factor 30
At least 20.
factor 30
Usually 30, but if we are on holiday i will go down to 10 later in the week
I’m on 40+
I normally use factor 50
Usually the children’s factor 50 because I have sensitive skin and get a lot of moles x
I usually use 30
50 is great but if not then 30 will suffice
I use factor 50
I’m quite fair skinned and freckly so I tend to go for higher ones like 50 if it’s really hot, or 30 if it’s warm
Factor 30 for me and total sun block for the children
15
Usually 10 or 15
I use factor 30 now – i was using factor 50 but I have a really severe vitamin D deficiency so now I use a lower factor to try and reduce that along with supplements
I use factor 30
Factor 30 x
I don’t use any but everyone around needs at least a 15.
We use factor 30-50 ☺ i use factor 25 on my face daiky though
I start with factor 30 and then work down as I get some colour on my skin.
50 if I can, I’m really fair skinned
At least factor 20
Factor 30
Normally 30 as I’m pretty fair
I use between 30 and 50 (I’m a pale ginger)
Factor 30 🙂
50 for the kids 25 for me
I usually use 15 for myself.
Always use factor 30 🙂
30,
It does depend on where i am but usually a factor 20 – 30 is fine for me
I use factor 30.
30
I use factor 50 🙂
I use 15, I don’t tend to burn but want protection
I usually use 30-50 depending on where I am
Usually factor 25
I usually use factor 30 but use factor 50 for my pale skinned, blonde haired son 🙂
factor 25
It depends on how long I am out and also where about, but usually I use factor 30. Its great to try new products though and I heard that aloha is a great brand.
Factor 50
I tend to use factor 20. However if my husband sees any bit of sun and out comes the factor 50 every hr on the hr.
In the uk 20 or 25 and abroad I start with 50 and go down to 30
Factor 30.
Factor 15 for me and 50 for my little boy.
Usually 30
20 or 30
I use Factor 30, becomming more careful as I get older!
At least SPF 30 & 4 stars.
I use factor 15, the kiddies use 50
Factor 30
I use factor 30
Factor 30 🙂
Factor 50- I’m fair and I am really cautious with the kids
Factor 50 x
30
I usually start at factor 15 and then reduce.
Kids are factor 50 and hubbie is factor 30 🙂
I wear factor 15 on my face all year round, and factor 20+ all over when sunbathing 🙂