I didn't get along with the Biotherm Anti-Wrinkles Sun Cream nearly as well because it made my face a moon beacon of shinyness. It was impossible to wear under make up but great for a bare-faced day at the beach. It's water resistance was great and my face was still slathered in the stuff after a few hours of snorkelling. La Roche Posay Anthelios XL is fantastic for super sensitive skin. I used it right under my eyes and across the bridge of my nose/cheekbones. It was actually for my baby brother as 50 SPF is a little high for me but that part of my face is the only thing that has ever burned so I thought a little extra protection wouldn't go amiss.
I know tanning oils are the devil and offer no protection, obviously that's whay 0 SPF means, but I had some really awful tan lines of my feet that I wanted to even out and this deliciously scented pomade-like cream did the trick nicely. Soleil des îles is quite a well known brand here in France for tan accelerators, I can't recommend anything that isn't safe but if you were of the persuasion to get an intense tan, this would be what you should use. I took along some Aloe Vera Aftersun Gel on the off chance I burned anywhere or in case my family forgot to pack any. Fortunately I didn't even need to open this and I found it for only a £1 in a pound store.
Finally, no hot day is complete without a brumisateur! I've been going through bottles of la Roche Posay one like nobodies business but the Evian is a brilliant one and the first one I ever tried over a decade ago. It's a lovely fine mist of water that sprays evenly which makes a huge difference to some of the supermarket branded ones I've tried that squirt a jet into your eye. L'Occitane Verbena Refreshing Towelettes were perfect for a quick refresh and the scent is perfect for summer.
What are your summer sun essentials?
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