Cheapest places to buy sun cream and after sun
Find out where to stock up for summer sun essentials for less.
With the sun finally making an appearance in the UK and millions jetting off on summer holidays in hot climes, it's time to stock up on sun cream and after sun.
However, these products tend to cost a fair bit, especially if you’re buying for the whole family. So we’ve worked out where to find the top brands cheapest, as well as the best deals on multi-buy promotions.
We've focused on comparing prices between the supermarkets as well as Boots and Superdrug on four of the most common brands you’ll find in stores.
Adult Factor 15 (200ml)
Garnier's Ambre Solaire and Nivea are the cheapest brands for regular lotion and spray.
|
Product |
Best single unit price |
Best multi-buy deal price |
|
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-hydrating Protection Lotion |
£5 (Asda) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Nivea Moisturising Sun Lotion |
£5 (Morrisons) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Nivea Moisturising Sun Spray |
£5 (Asda) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Garnier Ambre Solaire Moisturising Protection Spray |
£6 (Boots) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Piz Buin In Sun Moisturising Lotion |
£6.25 (Boots) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Piz Buin Allergy Sun Sensitive Lotion |
£6.75 (Boots) |
No multi-buy deal works out cheaper |
|
Piz Buin In Sun Ultra Light Spray |
£7 (Sainsbury’s) |
Any two for £13 or any three for £18 (Sainsbury's) Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Piz Buin Allergy Sun Sensitive Spray |
£8 (Asda) |
No multi-buy deal works out cheaper |
Adult Factor 30 (200ml)
Ambre Solaire and Nivea are also the cheapest brands for regular lotion and spray in a larger size.
|
Product |
Best single unit price |
Best multi-buy deal price |
|
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-hydrating Protection Lotion |
£5 (Asda) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Nivea Moisturising Sun Lotion |
£5 (Asda) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Nivea Moisturising Sun Spray |
£5 (Asda) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Piz Buin In Sun Moisturising Lotion |
£6.25 (Boots) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Garnier Ambre Solaire Moisturising Protection Spray |
£6.50 (Tesco) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Piz Buin Allergy Sun Sensitive Lotion |
£6.75 (Boots) |
No multi-buy deal works out cheaper |
|
Piz Buin In Sun Ultra Light Spray |
£7.75 (Boots) |
Any two for £13 or any three for £18 (Sainsbury's) Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Piz Buin Allergy Sun Sensitive Spray |
£8 (Asda, Sainsbury’s) |
Any two for £13 or any three for £18 (Sainsbury's) |
Children's Factor 50 (200ml)
Nivea is the clear winner when it comes to children's regular lotions and sprays.
|
Product |
Best single unit price |
Best multi-buy deal price |
|
Nivea Kids Moisturising Sun Lotion |
£5.23 (Superdrug) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Nivea Kids Moisturising Sun Spray |
£6 (Morrisons) |
Any two for £8 (Asda) |
|
Garnier Ambre Solaire Minions Kids Moisturising Spray |
£6.98 (Superdrug) |
Any two for £13 (Boots and Sainsbury's) Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Garnier Ambre Solaire Resisto Kids Moisturising Lotion |
£7.50 (Tesco, Sainsbury’s) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) Any two for £13 (Sainsbury's) |
After Sun (200ml)
|
Product |
Best single unit price |
Best multi-buy deal price |
|
Garnier Ambre Solaire After Sun Soothing Hydrating Lotion |
£3 (Sainsbury’s) |
No multi-buy deal works out cheaper |
|
Nivea Moisturising After Sun Lotion |
£3.48 (Superdrug) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Nivea Moisturising After Sun Spray |
£3.48 (Superdrug) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Garnier Ambre Solaire After Sun Refreshing Hydrating Spray |
£4 (Tesco) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Body Butter Coconut |
£5 (Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose) |
Any three for the price of two (Tesco) |
|
Piz Buin After Sun Soothing & Cooling Moisturising Lotion |
£5 (Asda) |
No multi-buy deal works out cheaper |
|
Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Coconut Papaya Fragrance Lotion (180ml) |
£6 (Morrisons, Sainsbury’s) |
No multi-buy deal works out cheaper |
Own brand sun protection
Most supermarkets as well as Boots and Superdrug offer their own range of sun care, which can be significantly cheaper compared to popular brands, although it's worth pointing out that Boots's Soltan creams failed a recent protection test by Which?
There’s also the Tesco Soleil range, Boots Soltan, Asda Protect, Morrisons Sun Care, Sainsbury’s Sun, M&S Sun Smart and Superdrug Solait.
Don’t forget to check online
If you are buying a lot of sun care products then it’s worth checking if you can save online with Amazon.
Just bear in mind that you will need to spend a minimum of £20 to qualify for free delivery.
All prices correct at time of publication
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