The £2.99 sun cream that's been awarded the ‘greatest value' Which? award – and it's £28 cheaper than a pricey rival
WITH the hot weather showing no sign of disappearing anytime soon, sun cream is a must.
But it can be on the pricey side - with the much-loved Ultrasun Family SPF30 coming in at a whopping £28 a bottle.
So it's no wonder shoppers are racing to their nearest Aldi to scour the beauty aisles for the Lacura SPF50+ Sensitive Sun Lotion, which has been awarded a coveted 'Great Value' accreditation by consumer champion Which?.
According to the Which? judges, the £2.99 Lacura sun cream is easily applied and offers effective protection from the sun - while coming in at under £3.
Which? judges praised Aldi's Lacura product for its easy application and effective protection, all while maintaining an accessible price point under £3.
And thanks to being fragrance free and non-greasy, it's suitable for sensitive skin and "designed to ensure maximum protection without irritation".
Like all of Aldi's sun creams, the 50+ Sensitive Sun Lotion has a 5-star UVA/UVB rating - meaning it offers the highest barrier against UVA rays.
"This recognition is a powerful testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional quality and performance at great prices for our shoppers," Julia Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said.
"To offer such effective sun protection for under £3 truly embodies our promise of accessible excellence.
"It means our shoppers can enjoy the summer safely, knowing they're getting first-rate protection without breaking the bank."
In addition, Aldi has released two new additions to its suncare range - the Lacura SPF50+ Shine Control Face Sun Lotion and the Lacura SPF50+ Moisturising Sun Lotion.
The former has a smooth matte finish that works well as a primer under make-up, and comes in at £2.19 - meaning you save 84% compared to Nivea.
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While the latter lotion offer 24-hour hydration, meaning the skin is left feeling soft and nourished, as well as being protected from the sun.
There are also several effective options for kids - the £2.99 Lacura SPF50+ Baby & Kids Sensitive Lotion.
Or for a cool twist, try the Coloured Roll On, which also comes in at £2.29.
The green-coloured formula is fun for kids, while also highlighting any areas that may have been missed during application.
The importance of sun cream in your skincare routine
Dermatologist and skincare enthusiast Andrea Suarez - known as Dr Dray - revealed why you should wear suncream.
The one thing you can do that will make the biggest difference - and this matters for all ages - is protecting your skin from the sun, Andrea stressed.
"The vast majority of external aging is due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation," she continued, not because you're "not using some jazzy serum or layering 90 different things on your face everyday".
"If you're not doing in your 20s, get on that now."
But she said the use of sun cream alone doesn't go far enough. Andrea urged that you also wear sun-protective clothing like broad-brimmed hats and long sleeves, on top of not staying out too long in the sun.
Doing this over your lifetime - and all year, not just during the summer or on sunny days - "will reduce the visible signs of photoageing", Andrea said.
Those are wrinkles, muddled pigmentation and sagging skin.
It's also suitable for sensitive kids' skin.
And if you get burnt in the sun - unlikely with Aldi's range - there's also the Lacura Moisturising After Sun Lotion.
The £2.39 cream is "formulated with Glycerin and Aloe Vera to calm and refresh sun-stressed skin".
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