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Kids sunscreen tested

What's the best suncreen for your needs? Here's what our testers thought of some big-name and supermarket brand kids sunscreens...

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Posted: 28 June 2012
by Sophie Westnedge

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Kids sunscreens

Six testers – a mix of mums, parenting journalists and sunscreen-wearers – put 23 kids sunscreens to the test. The team was asked to rate each product on its smell, ease of controlling how much comes out, coverage, how well it rubbed in, feel on the skin after application, and whether the packaging seemed secure enough. They also had to give an overall mark out of 5.

What became clear was how everyone looked for different things in a sunscreen - for some, it was about secure packaging, for others, it was ease of rubbing in.

Our conclusion? It's personal taste that'll decide what's best for you!

There are other important things to consider, too, such as SPF. It can be confusing so find out what those sunscreen terms mean and take a look at expert advice on sun safety for your family. 

If you use and love any of the sunscreens included, make sure you post your comments below!

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