FAB FIVE... SUN CREAMS

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1. Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Sun Screen SPF 30, £20

We all know spending long periods of time in the sun is bad for our skin, but if you can't resist the golden glow of a natural tan, what do you do? Luckily Estée Lauder have just launched a new Sun Collection which offers the brand's best UVA and UVB protection while providing a luxurious treat for your skin so you can progressively tan throughout the summer. All the products in the range have formulas which meet with new, stringent European Commission Recommendations requiring 1:3 UVA/UVB sunscreen protection. We'll definitely be packing the Bronze Goddess Sun Screen in our beach bags - its

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gorgeous fragrance (amber, coconut cream and sandalwood) and rich formulation (apricot fruit extract and coconut oil) mean your skin will be nourished and deliciously scented as well as safe in the sun. Stockist enquiries: 0870 034 2566 and www.esteelauder.co.uk

2. Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Spray SPF 20, £11.99

In recent years we've become so used to slapping on our factor 20, we wouldn't dream of using a tanning oil - until now that is. Hawaiian Tropic have just launched a new factor 20 Protective Dry Oil Spray that is the world's first tanning oil with such a high SPF. The iconic coconut scent is still present and correct (it's the smell of the summer as far as we're concerned), but the formula now has increased protection to keep your skin safe while you tan, plus it's deeply moisturising so your skin will be soft and silky too. Available at Boots and Superdrug nationwide

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3. Piz Buin Active Long Lasting Lotion, SPF30, £15.99

Exercising outdoors is much more fun than pounding a treadmill in the gym - and has been found to be more beneficial - so this summer we're pulling on our trainers and getting in touch with nature! But whether you're having fun in the sun playing tennis, swimming or doing yoga, you need a suntan lotion that's water and sweat-resistant. Enter Piz Buin's new Active range, which has been specially formulated for energetic types. The Active Long Lasting Lotion absorbs quickly, withstands up to 80 minutes of sweat and water contact and contains photostable UVA/UVB filters with Helioplex technology to protect skin from the sun's harmful rays. The light, non-sticky formula works a treat even if you're planning nothing

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more active than a day in the park with a copy of Fabulous! Available nationwide.


4. Nivea Invisible Protection Transparent Spray SPF30, £14.35

If you're a little slack when it comes to diligently applying your suntan lotion before you hit the beach, there's absolutely no excuse now as Nivea Sun have just released their most advanced - and user-friendly - product yet. Not only is Invisible Protection Transparent Spray, well...transparent, but it's also non-greasy, non-sticky and effective immediately so you don't have to wait 20 minutes after applying it before going out in the sun. The spray format makes it easy to apply to backs and bums (you don't want to burn those!) and the light, moisturising mist smells deliciously summery. Available in all good pharmacies and supermarkets

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nationwide

5. Garnier Ambre Solair Clear Protect Spray SPF15, £12.99

Garnier Ambre Solair has been doing sun protection for over 70 years so we're happy to put our skin's safety in their capable hands. Their latest product, Clear Protect Spray, is designed to go on without leaving unsightly white marks so you can maintain your poolside cool. The handy spray format means you can apply it from any angle, so if you haven't got someone to do your back for you, you can do it yourself! A patented filtration systems, Mexoryl XL, protects against nasty UVA and UVB rays, while the non-greasy, non-sticky formulation makes it a joy to apply. Available nationwide

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