If you've recently been on holiday - or even just managed to soak up some of the rays at home - you'll likely have caught a bit of a tan. And it's hard not to feel uplifted with a bronze glow - but the real problem is, how can you make it last as long as possible? That's where a good aftersun lotion comes in - the kind that keeps your skin lovely and moisturised, and prolongs your glow for weeks after the sun has gone away. Lancaster is one of the biggest brands on the aftersun market, and its Golden Tan Maximiser Lotion is subject to a stonking limited time deal on Amazon right now.
A 400ml bottle costs £35 on Amazon , Cult Beauty and LookFantastic - but is so popular it's sold out on the latter. Lancaster says its aftersun can prolong your tan for up to a month thanks to the addition of buriti oil, which is full of the antioxidant carotenoid, helping keep your skin moisturised and prolonging your glow for longer. And that's not the only benefit of the lotion.
After spending time in the sun, your skin might be feeling a bit dry and tender, but this moisturising cream can help you rehydrate any spots that have seen too much sun. READ MORE: Home Bargains selling £4 frizz-free hair mist said to be like £27 ColourWow’s DreamCoat READ MORE: This Morning's beauty expert Nadine Baggott's anti-ageing secret is a 'wonder in a tube' for just £39 With this kind of product, you don't want to just take the brand's word for it - customer reviews are key, so you can see what people thought after trying it out for themselves. And with a 4.
6 star rating from 1,106 ratings , it would seem like Lancaster's aftersun has won itself a legion of fans. "This is the best aftersun I've ever used, well worth the money. I'm very fair skinned and this is the only aftersun that stops my skin from drying out and definitely prolongs my tan for weeks after holiday," one happy shopper raved.
If you weren't sold by the price tag, one review reads: "Yes it’s expensive but worth every penny. You only need a small amount and it leaves your skin silky smooth." While a third shopper wrote: "I’ve been using this since returning from holiday a month ago and it has really helped prolong my tan.
It has a great scent and is easily absorbed. It’s not cheap but a large bottle should last about a month with daily application so well worth it." Even though lots of people praise the smell, it seems to be up to personal preference, with one review critiquing the "very unpleasant perfume of it".
Another reviewer said it "goes weird on my skin, doesn’t sink in", which again might be a unique issue. There are plenty of other aftersun lotions on the market to choose from, if you wanted an alternative to Lancaster . On the cheaper end of the spectrum is Garnier's Ambre Solaire Hydrating Soothing After Sun Lotion , which is £7.
25 for 400ml from Boots, or for something a bit more premium you could opt for Caudalie's Vinosun Tan Prolonging After-Sun Lotion - £30 for 400ml from LookFantastic..
