Soltan Aftersun Hydrating Spray With Insect Repellent 200ml

Soltan Aftersun Hydrating Spray With Insect Repellent 200ml on offer for £3.49 normal RRP is £6.99 spray on.

I had a lovely Holiday in Fuerteventura with my Hubby in May 2012 I have written various reviews on P20, Soltan once SPF30, Soltan kids SPF50, No7 facial sunscreen.

After using a sunscreen I had chosen for the day then later after a shower it was time to put on the after sun which for a woman isnt such a chore as most of us use some form of body moisturiser after being washed but I had to keep asking Hubby as hes not into all that body beautiful thing (apart from his face he says his body isnt dry and doesnt need it) but he did use this after a bit of wife nagging.

To be honest it wasnt what I expected after being disapointed by the sun screen Soltan once I didnt know what to  find when I sprayed it on.  It was ok smelling and it was quite a thin clear liquid which on first reaction you think their isnt going to be enough moisturiser in it.  But it proved me wrong it is one of the best I have used and I change every year ive had Avon and banana boat to just aloe vera gel. It went on really well and dried quickly wasnt sticky at all. I never once felt my skin was dry or itchy it was perfect for me.

My husband said it was ok (he said he used it but I dont think he did!!) it says insect repellent but my Hubby got bitten twice off some insect or other but then if he didnt use it then serves him right.  I never got bitten once.

I would give it 9 out of 10 and will buy it next year too.

Heres the instructions and info.


This gentle cooling spray provides intensive hydration to sun-exposed skin. Enriched with Cocoa butter it soothes, reduces dryness and helps to prevent peeling, for a long-lasting beautiful tan.
Extra Benefits

• Contains effective, gentle & odourless insect bite protection
• Easily absorbed
• Non-greasy
• Non-pore blocking
• Dermatologically tested
• Hypoallergenic

How to Use

Apply to the face and body after sun-exposure and rub in gently.

Hazards and Cautions

• Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse immediately with water.
• In cases of severe sunburn always seek medical advice.
• This product does not protect you from the sun.
• Do not spray directly on to face. Spray on hands first and rub in.

Rieman P20 once a day sun screen

Rieman P20 once a day

Me and my Husband went to Fuerteventura for a week in May and took an aray of sunscreens including this P20 (check my other reviews for Soltan once, Kids soltan once and no7 face spf30 & 50.)

I have to say Im so fed up with people praising this product to the point I start yawning because I think ok enough already its great its fantastic blah blah blah.  So when Hubby was looking for a sunscreen he could put on and forget about (hes lazy!!) I suggested this product P20.

We managed to get it on offer for £8.99 for 100ml which isnt bad as you can pay anything up to £13.99 for the smaller bottle and about £24.99 full price for the 200ml.

The first day my Hubby opened it he wasnt happy the liquid looked like orange thick wee (eewww) and he said it smelt a bit strange to.  Once he had rubbed it in he was glad he couldnt smell anything and that it had rubbed in and dried really well. He also said a lot seemed to go a long way as I was worried the bottle wouldnt be big enough for a week for a 6ft 1 bloke!

After a few days Hubby declared he loved this product (yawn lol) he never had to reapply once and he still got a good tan he didnt burn at all and is still raving on about it now!!

He would give it 9 out of 10 as he didnt like the smell lol!!

Normally I wouldnt use this as factor 20 is just to low for me but as I already had a bit of a tan I decided to use it the last day and a half of our holiday mainly because the one I had used all week was getting on my nerves and I wanted something to just put on and not feel sticky or have to worry about burning (a bit lazy too!)  and after seeing Hubby love it so much I wanted a piece of this P20 pie. I applied it in the same way and I loved the way it dried instantly I rubbed it in everywhere but my face and went about my day.  Alas by midday my shoulders, collar bone were burning and my wrists (dont ask me why but these are the hot spots I have problems with) I had to revert to old sticky Soltan for the rest of the day.

I wish I wish that they did P30 how fantastic that would be as my legs and arms were great and they didnt burn they just turned a nice shade of brown.

I would give this a 6 out of 10 sadly im to pale for this level of SPF product so I guess Im still looking for the perfect sunscreen I even Have a SPF 70 which I got from America but I keep forgetting I have it and am afraid like most I will end up looking like Casper the ghost!!!

Heres the instructions

Riemann P20 remains very water resistant, even after frequent swimming throughout the day. Riemann P20 has a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 10 and 20.
• Once a day application; 10 hours protection
• Clear liquid, quick drying
• No white marks
• Sun Protection Factor 20
• Very water resistant, even after swimming frequently throughout the day
• Active 15 minutes after application

How to Use

• Riemann P20 is a quick drying clear, liquid sun protection with photo stable UVA and UVB filters in a unique formulation.
• Apply and allow to dry for 15 minutes before exposure to sun.
• For external use only; avoid contact wtih the eyes and other mucous membranes.
• Pat dry rather than rub after swimming. excessive rubbing and soap will remove the product; in those situations reapplying is necessary.

• Apply generously and evenly, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable areas such as the ears, nose, shoulders, shins and feet.

No7 Anti-AgeingFacial Protect SPF 50 & SPF 30 50ml

No7 Anti-AgeingFacial Protect SPF 50 & SPF 30  50ml RRP £11

If you are in the uk then you will know that Boots the chemist do a five pound voucher for No7 now and again when you purchase something I think its over £5 you get one.  Well being the bargain hunter that I am I used this to buy the no7 spf 50 face sun screen for £6 instead of £11 BARGAIN!!

My husband being the copy cat he is used my idea and bought himself the no7 SPF30 for his face.
We bought these for our Trip to Fuerteventura which we went to in May 2012 The canaries are Hot so we took various sunscreens check out my other reviews on Soltan Once, 30 SPF and Kids Once soltan SPF50 and P20.

The info provided by Boots is-

No7 Anti-Dark Spot Facial Sun Protection SPF 50 50ml Contains Optisol a dual action sun filter that reflects damaging UV light from your skin and acts as a powerful antioxidant against damaging free radicals. No7's skin brightening complex helps improve appearance of skin tone and colour whilst also helping to prevent dark spots and hyper-pigmentation caused by the sun.

• Five star UVA protection
• Contains broad spectrum of UVA and UVB filters

How to Use

Use gentle circular strokes to massage into your skin 15 minutes before going out into the sun. Reapply every 1-2 hours and after swimming or towelling. To get the required SPF apply generously.
Suitable for use under make-up.

The SPF 30 is the same information as above.

I applied this on my face as instructed it was a gorgeous white creamy liquid and went on really well and it dried quickly and not sticky, my husband agreed it was really nice and didnt have a high perfume as some sunscreens do. Its boasts of having the duel action qualities of stoping sun burn and anti-aging.

We went about our day (we like to go out for the day walking and eating and walking and drinking you get the idea lol) after an hour my face was starting to burn and felt tight I always know thats a sign my face is getting sun burnt eeeeeekkkk!!

I had to apply my emergency  mini tube of sunscreen I carry around on holiday Soltan kids factor 50 for most of the day, my husband managed 2 hours before he was asking for extra sunscreen too as his forehead was burning.

I did this again the following day and put on extra just to make sure that I was putting enough on my face, but exactly the same thing happend I know it does say that you need to reapply but who can be bothered to do that every hour!!!!! its just too much hassle and when I bought it I do put my hands up to admit I didnt really read the full instructions ooops so hadnt realised you needed to reapply every 1 to 2 hours.

A bit disappointed with this I think I will use this in the UK for a normal face cream as I do like it and for when I ride my bike as for heavy abroad sunshine I wouldnt recommend as I just dont think it has enough power in it to do the Job.

I would give it 6 out of 10 I know it will be good for the Uk summer (what summer!!! lol)

My Husband is darker skinned than me so his usage of this cream did last a bit longer than me so in his opinion if your darker skinned then try it as Im dark but with very fair skin so burn easy so this may be a thing to look out for if your thinking of purchasing this product.

 

Soltan Once Kids Waterplay Lotion SPF50 50ml

Soltan Once Kids Waterplay Hypoallergenic Suncare Lotion SPF50+ 50ml  Half price £2.74 was £5.49

I bought this for my summer holiday to Fuerteventura, now I bought the no7 facial sunscreen spf50 (see review for that and soltan 30spf once as well)

I use SPF50 on my face as I dont want to look like the lady from Benidorm from the Tele sorry but that leather looks not for me, so I try and look after my skin best that I can.
I bought this mini size for my bag its a once application and the information on it is-

Detailed product information

1 application gives up to 6 hours sun protection and 3 hours water resistance.*
Specially formulated for your child’s vulnerable skin, this easy to apply lotion absorbs quickly and helps to moisturise. All Soltan sun products have been awarded a maximum five-star rating against deep-down skin damage caused by UVA rays.
Extra Benefits

• Water resistant for 3 hours*
• Includes patented antioxidant complex to help protect against long term skin damage
• Dermatologist approved
• Hypoallergenic
• Non-pore blocking

* Provided you follow the instructions

How to Use

• Apply 15 minutes before going into the sun
• Apply generously using approximately 2 tablespoons full of product for the entire body. Rub in well
• 1 application allows for up to 6 hours sun exposure and 3 hours water exposure*
• Reapply if you spend more time in the water
• This product is designed for normal wear but should be applied after towelling dry or other abrasive contact
• Bathing or showering will remove the product

Hazards and Cautions

• Keep babies and young children out of direct sunlight
• Avoid the midday sun (between 11am and 3pm)
• Seek shade and cover up
• Overexposure to the sun is a serious health threat
• Avoid contact with fabrics
• Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse immediately with water

*Provided you follow the instructions

I did use this but to be honest I didnt like it very much like the soltan 30spf it was sticky and this one made my face shine so much it wasnt attractive lol, it got into my eyes my sunglasses kept sliding off my face.  The cream was yellowish and thick, I know its for kids but I thought it would be perfect for my skin, it didnt rub in well either so god help the poor mothers who battle everyday to use this on their kids.

It probably would work if you didnt get it anywhere near your eyes or having to constantly push your sunglasses up so that probably took the cream off a few times as one day my nose was a bit burnt.

Its not that cheap either at normal rrp price and it was ok for a mini to have as an emergency in your bag.  I had to keep using it as we would be out most of the day and the no7 sunscreen wasnt a once application so I was aware I would need to use extra later on that day.

I would give it 4 out of 10
I took a Banana boat spf50 sports cream that I had some left off last year from B&M for £1.50 it was still in my case so I had left it im glad I did as I ended up using this by the end of the week it wasnt a once cream but it fitted in my bag so I was happy taking that instead, plus it was white cream not to thick rubbed in well and didnt leave a sticky shine on my face.

 I left the soltan kids cream behind where we were staying as theres no way I would have used that again.

Soltan Once SPF30 Boots

Soltan Once 200ml spf 30 Boots Bought for half price at the time £8.49 rrp is £16.99 spray on

I bought this and a few other sun screens for my holiday in the Canaries, Fuerteventura to be exact, I usually buy  factor 50 for my face/chest and 30 for my body as I  think you really need to be careful with your skin.

This appealed to me as it was a once application for 8 hours I mean who doesnt want to just put sun screen on forget about it and get on with your holiday 99% of us for sure.
This is the info told by Boots

1 application gives up to 8 sun hours protection.*
This easily absorbed spray provides all day protection with only one application as well as helping to moisturise, reduce dryness and prevent peeling. All Soltan sun products have been awarded a maximum five-star rating against deep-down skin damage caused by UVA rays.
Extra Benefits

• Water resistant
• Dermatologically tested
• Includes patented antioxidant complex to help protect against long-term skin damage
• Non-pore blocking

* Provided you follow the instructions

How to Use

• Apply 15 minutes before going into the sun
• Spray on generously using 2-3 tablespoons full of product for the entire body. Rub in well
• 1 application allows for up to 8 hours sun exposure and 40 minutes water exposure*
• Reapply if you spend more time in the water
• One bottle contains 6 applications for the average body size
• This product is designed for normal wear but should be applied after towelling dry or other abrasive contact
• Bathing or showering will remove the product

Hazards and Cautions

• Avoid the midday sun (between 11am and 3pm)
• Seek shade and cover up
• Overexposure to the sun is a serious health threat
• Avoid contact with fabrics
• Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse immediately with water
• Do not spray directly on to face. Spray on hands first and rub in.

* Provided you follow the instructions

I did as per instructed and I rubbed and I rubbed but it never dried so I thought maybe I had over done it, but the next day and the next day was the same you would think that once it was on it would not remain sticky and you would forget about it, well I didnt it irritated the hell out of me and by the end of the week I was so sick of it I nicked my Husbands P20.

Its a white cream and not too thick when you squirted it out so you think its going to be good, Im not a sweaty person so it wasnt like I was covered in sweat when I applied it or put it over previous applications!!

But I will say it did what it said on the bottle I didnt get sun burned although I did have to apply a 50 to my shoulders but im a bit bony so thats probably why.
If you dont mind the stickiness then go for this but when I put a cardi around by shoulders when it got a bit windy I knew when I took it off the cream had rubbed off so be aware of that as you will need to reaply to that area again.

I would give it 5 out of 10 I wont be buying it as at full price its really to expensive there are cheaper ones which I will be checking out for my next summer holiday. I left this in my appartment as I didnt see any point in putting it back in my case.