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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.
Jane Willis says
I use factor 25 for everyday and factor 50 if I’m in a hot climate
Jessica Gifford says
These look fab and a great price and prize too
kim neville says
I use factor 10 and the rest of the family use factor 30
Jean Bolsover says
I normally use factor 25, having fair skin
Ashleigh Allan says
Usually 30!
Iris says
Factor 25 and for the kids sometimes factor 50 depending what we are doing
Carolin says
Definitely 50, I’m really pale, so a high SPF is a must for me otherwise I look like a lobster x
Jennifer Haden says
Usually 30 SPF
Samantha Loughlin says
Factor 30
pete c says
usually anything between factor 15/20
Mark George says
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.
clair downham says
40 or 50 as i am fair skinned
kayleigh Bates says
50 and the kids use 60 I’m a bit fanatical about it x
Ruth Harwood says
factor 25 usually 🙂
Becca Staples says
Personally i use factor 8 x
charlotte says
i usually use factor 30
ELAINE DALE says
15/20
Kevin Honey says
Factor 15, much higher for the granddaughters
A Mum Reviews says
50 plus!
Jayne T says
I use factor 50.
Claire D says
Factor 25
claire woods says
30
kelly holden says
20
karen cowley says
I’m quite pale so usually go for factor 30
Paula Readings says
I use factor 50, my skin burns easy.
gemma brown says
factor 50. i’m really pale skinned
Allan Wilson says
Factor 15
aj says
50
laura stewart says
normally 30 xx
Lesley Bradley says
usually 25 or 30
Kali filsell says
I use a factor 15 or a 30
claire griffiths says
i always use factor 50
lynn heath says
50 for the kids, but I would probably only use a 25 for myself!
Rain C says
I usually use factor 15, it doesn’t get very hot where I live!
Rachel Butterworth says
I am a redhead with very fair skin, so I use SPF 50+ every time.
Keith says
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.
Andrea Fletcher says
Factor 30.
Carole Webster says
I use 25 at the beginning, then 15 and then 8 I love Aloha it really looks after my skin
Sue McCarthy says
15 at home, higher on holiday if I go somewhere exotic!
Rachel Craig says
25.
Tracy Gladman says
I start with 50 and then go to 30 but nothing lower than that!
Gillian Cooke says
Factor 50 on my face and factor 30 on my body!
Michelle Banks says
i use use factor 30
Alex Cracknell says
Factor 15 for me! Better safe than sorry!
Samantha O'D says
usually nothing less than 30 for myself and the kids
Dawn Canning says
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!
Julie Booth says
factor 50 at first then factor 30 being a red head myself
kay lou smith says
I don’t use any, naughty! But I am quite olive skinned. Factor 50 for the kids though 🙂
Pam Francis Gregory says
Factor 30!
Megan Adams says
30 for myself and 50 for the kids.
Emma Gibson says
50 because I’m pale and freckly.
caroline walliss says
Factor 20
Siobhan Davis says
20 for me 🙂 xx
Jo m welsh says
At least a factor 30
Laura Nice says
15 although i know it should be higher.
Stephanie Whitehouse says
Factor 30, with 50 on my face
helen tovell says
30 at the start of summer 15 towards the end
Stevie says
I’m up to 50 at the moment.
Ursula Hunt says
Factor 30 or 50 depending wether here or abroad
Elizabeth Briggs says
30 for us, 50 for the children x
Christine Caple says
Usually factor 30.
Julie Ward says
Start of on 20 then go to 10
donna l jones says
Usually 30 SPF
carole n says
usually 15.
Kat Allinson says
30 as I have fair skin
Emma Ellams says
Usually 20
EJ Dunn says
I use 50 as much as possible. I take skin care much more seriously now than I did in my teens.
Susan Hunt says
50 as we dont take risks.
Monica Gilbert says
Usually 30 or above because I burn easily.
Clara Bee says
I usually use factor 30
Kimberley H says
At least 20.
Tammy Tudor says
factor 30
Michaela Hannah says
Usually 30, but if we are on holiday i will go down to 10 later in the week
Scott says
I’m on 40+
Kristyn Harris says
I normally use factor 50
Danielle Cresswell says
Usually the children’s factor 50 because I have sensitive skin and get a lot of moles x
Jo W says
I usually use 30
Angie Hoggett says
50 is great but if not then 30 will suffice
Colin Gault says
I use factor 50
Lauren Old says
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
Amanda Walsh says
Factor 30 for me and total sun block for the children
Kirsty John says
15
Sheri Darby says
Usually 10 or 15
ellie spider says
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
trevor linvell says
I use factor 30
Laura Whittle says
Factor 30 x
Michelle Wild says
I don’t use any but everyone around needs at least a 15.
Kirsty Broadbent says
We use factor 30-50 ☺ i use factor 25 on my face daiky though
Donna says
I start with factor 30 and then work down as I get some colour on my skin.
Caroline Signey says
50 if I can, I’m really fair skinned
Samantha Atherton says
At least factor 20
Lisa Wilkinson says
Factor 30
Kerry Smith says
Normally 30 as I’m pretty fair
olivia kirby says
I use between 30 and 50 (I’m a pale ginger)
Lisa Pond says
Factor 30 🙂
Annmarie Nutt says
50 for the kids 25 for me
Diana says
I usually use 15 for myself.
Emma Whittaker says
Always use factor 30 🙂
Kirsty Woods says
30,
SUSAN L HALL says
It does depend on where i am but usually a factor 20 – 30 is fine for me
Joanne Greer says
I use factor 30.
david cavender says
30
Kirsty Sparks says
I use factor 50 🙂
Alison says
I use 15, I don’t tend to burn but want protection
Gillian Hale says
I usually use 30-50 depending on where I am
Chris Fletcher says
Usually factor 25
cheryl lovell says
I usually use factor 30 but use factor 50 for my pale skinned, blonde haired son 🙂
emma kinsey says
factor 25
sarah robertson says
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.
Tracy Swann says
Factor 50
Laura Corrall says
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.
Heather Tinkler says
In the uk 20 or 25 and abroad I start with 50 and go down to 30
Barbara Handley says
Factor 30.
Jessica Townley says
Factor 15 for me and 50 for my little boy.
LEE HARDY says
Usually 30
Jamie Millard says
20 or 30
Helen Craigs says
I use Factor 30, becomming more careful as I get older!
George Wright says
At least SPF 30 & 4 stars.
christine nicholson says
I use factor 15, the kiddies use 50
Kathryn Casbolt says
Factor 30
Lucy Carter says
I use factor 30
Lesley says
Factor 30 🙂
esther james says
Factor 50- I’m fair and I am really cautious with the kids
Natalie Crossan says
Factor 50 x
Sarah Parker says
30
Vickie Jackson says
I usually start at factor 15 and then reduce.
Kids are factor 50 and hubbie is factor 30 🙂
Natalie Gillham says
I wear factor 15 on my face all year round, and factor 20+ all over when sunbathing 🙂