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Sun Care & Tanning

Our experts review the best sun care and tanning products in tried and tested guides

Find all of our reviews of the best sun care and tanning products here. We test for effectiveness, water resistance and value for money. Whether it's face sunscreen, body sunscreen or soothing aftersun care, we've got you covered.

Latest sun care and tanning product reviews

<p>Are the £50 tanning pads worth their premium price tag?</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

I tried Claudia Winkleman’s go-to facial tanner – here’s what happened

<p>I tested about 30 formulas over two hot spring and summer periods, to bring you my pick of the best </p>
Kids

Best sunscreen for kids 2026 to protect their sensitive skin

<p>The glowy, tinted SPF is now firmly part of my skincare routine</p>
Skincare

This Garnier vitamin C SPF is my daily go-to – and it’s less than £10

<p>The fake tan comes out clear and dries quickly </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

Bare by Vogue’s fake tan water is the best I have ever tried

<p>A new name on the scene, this fake tan is a recent favourite</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

I’ve tested hundreds of fake tans but this is the brand I really rate

<p>This foolproof gradual fake tan is nourishing and hydrating </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

This £5 fake tan is just as good as any £30 formula

<p>Feel the burn? These tested aftersuns will soothe sore skin</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

Best aftersun lotions 2025, tried and tested by a beauty editor

<p>These formulas are powered by the brand’s patented water and heat resistant technology </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

Save 25% on Shiseido’s SPF range, from sunscreen sticks to lotions

<p>These make a great first step in the morning but make sure to top up with sunscreen </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

Best SPF moisturisers 2026, tested for sun protection

<p>These brozing drops aim to beat out pricier brands</p>
Make-up

Do Essence’s £3.95 bronzing drops rival Drunk Elephant’s formula?

<p>The face SPF is currently reduced </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

I’m fussy about face SPF, but I’ve finally found my favourite formula

<p>We spent several months sampling a selection of SPF sticks</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

13 best sunscreen sticks 2025, tested for easy SPF application

Beauty deals

<p>Whether it’s a new cleanser or anti-ageing eye cream, our team of beauty experts have handpicked the best savings</p>
Deals

I’ve found the CeraVe deals worth snapping up

<p>Upgrade your home, wardrobe and beauty stash for less</p>
Deals

Best Debenhams discount codes 2025 – here’s how to save 25%

<p>This discount code is exclusive to The Independent readers </p>
Deals

Save on skincare with our exclusive Skin + Me discount code

<p>The retailer has slashed prices on more than 100 items</p>
Beauty

The Boots sale just dropped 90% off deals – here’s what to know

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<p>The drops can be mixed with your moisturiser for a subtle glow or applied alone for a deeper colour</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

These face tanning drops deliver the most natural sun-kissed glow

<p>We tested the latest eco-friendly formulas for a minimum of five days</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

Best reef-safe sunscreens 2026, tried and tested by a beauty expert

<p>We considered the texture of the sunscreens and how well they worked for acne-prone skin</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

Best sunscreens for acne-prone skin 2026, tried and tested

<p>We tested these formulas during beach days, balmy evenings on holiday, festivals and office days</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

10 best tinted sunscreens for glowy SPF coverage all year round

<p>Founded in 1983, St Tropez is a leading name in fake tan </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

St Tropez’s new launch is a bronzing drops and fake tan hybrid

<p>With instant coverage and five-star UVA protection, this is impressive stuff </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

We tried Aldi’s sunscreen range to see if £3 SPF can deliver

<p>We tested these formulas during beach days, balmy evenings on holiday, festivals and office days</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

10 best tinted sunscreens for glowy SPF coverage all year round

<p>Founded in 1983, St Tropez is a leading name in fake tan </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

St Tropez’s new launch is a bronzing drops and fake tan hybrid

<p>With instant coverage and five-star UVA protection, this is impressive stuff </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

We tried Aldi’s sunscreen range to see if £3 SPF can deliver

<p>Our tester said this formula takes the good bits from each style of fake tan </p>
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This fake tan was rated the best overall – here’s why

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This fake tan was rated the best overall – here’s why

<p>Our tester said this formula takes the good bits from each style of fake tan </p>
<p>The mattescreen has become a mainstay in my skincare routine </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

I tested this SPF in the country with the world’s highest UV index

<p>The formula is lightweight, nourishing and natural-looking </p>
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Isle of Paradise’s dry mist review: My favourite hydrating fake tan

<p>Faking an enviable sun-kissed glow just got easier </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

Best tanning mitts for achieving a streak-free golden glow

Sun Care & Tanning

I tried Naked Sundays cabana glow serum and it’s my new favourite SPF

Sun Care & Tanning

I tried Naked Sundays cabana glow serum and it’s my new favourite SPF

<p>The £26 bottle comes in light, medium and dark shades </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

This do-it-all face tan serum is our new summer skincare saviour

<p>Every sunscreen we tested has a minimum SPF30 and protects against UVA and UVB rays</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

10 best sunscreens for babies to protect sensitive skin

<p>We tried the cooling formula on bare skin and with make-up, during both warmer and cooler days</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

We tried UpCircle’s new SPF first, here’s our exclusive verdict

<p>And it couldn’t be easier to use </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

This gradual face self-tan gives my Irish skin a year-round glow

<p>We took this sunscreen across the globe to really put it through its paces</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

We tried Chanel’s £90 sunscreen in sunny Mexico to put it to the test

<p>After launching in the US to high acclaim, the suncreen has finally landed in the UK </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

We tried Glow Recipe’s first-ever SPF ahead of its UK launch

<p>Some chemicals in non-reef safe SPFs can bleach coral and harm marine life</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

Coola is the SPF all sunscreen haters will actually love to use

<p>While prevention over cure is preferred, sometimes you can get caught out</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

How to treat sunburnt skin and soothe painful side effects

<p>In the immortal words of Baz Luhrmann, “If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it” </p>
Deals

Caroline Hirons swears by this SPF and it’s currently 40% off

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Sun Care & Tanning

Boots is offering 50% off its Soltan sunscreen range

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