Comparing the cost of sun cream in Jersey

As summer temperatures rise, so does demand for sun cream — but how much should you be paying to protect your skin?

We asked one of our volunteer Council Members to survey a range of local retailers this month to help you make informed choices.

Our findings highlight significant price differences between shops, with some brands up to £10 more expensive depending on where you shop.

Our advice

Sun protection is essential, but it doesn’t need to break the bank. With smart shopping, Islanders can find high-quality sun cream at affordable prices.

For families, Boots Soltan Kids and Superdrug Solait Kids+ offer excellent value. Those seeking longer-lasting formulas should look out for offers on P20 or try Altruist for effective protection at a lower price point.

We recommend comparing before you buy and making the most of loyalty schemes and multi-buy offers. We’ll continue monitoring prices to help you shop smarter and stay safe in the sun.

Here’s a breakdown of what we found, to help you get the best protection for your budget.

Best for choice and savings

Boots and Superdrug consistently offered the widest variety and most competitive prices.

• Boots offer trusted brands like Nivea, Piz Buin, Ambre Solaire, and their own Soltan range. Their Soltan Factor 50 (200ml) is just £5.50—excellent value. Boots Advantage Card holders can also get P20 Riemann (200ml) for £26.99, down from £29.99.

• Superdrug’s Solait range starts from £5.50, with regular ‘buy one get one half price’ deals across the range, making them one of the best-value choices this summer.

Children’s sun protection

• Boots offers Soltan Kids Factor 50 (200ml) at just £5.50

• Superdrug’s Solait Kids+ Spray comes in two sizes: 250ml at £8 and 200ml at £5.50

• Many stores had good availability of children and baby sun cream products, especially Boots, Superdrug, and Waitrose

Specialist and natural options

Looking for once-a-day or sensitive skin formulas?

• Coop: Aloe Pura Organic Aloe Vera SPF 25 at £15.25, and Calypso Once a Day options from £6.99

• LV Pharmacy: Altruist Dermatologist SPF, developed by a UK skin cancer specialist, from £6.99—a highly-rated and affordable 5-star UVA product

Special offers to look out for

• Superdrug: Frequent ‘Buy one get one free’ and half-price deals on Solait

• Boots: Discounts with Advantage Card

• Waitrose: ‘Buy two and save £15’ on select Riemann and Nivea products

Brand-by-brand comparison

Nivea Sun Lotion (200ml):

• Best value: Morrisons – £7.35 (down from £8.55)

• Most expensive: Waitrose – £8.61

• Also available at Boots, Superdrug, and M&S (where it was £9 – £1.50 more than at Boots)

Riemann P20 (200ml):

• Best value: LV Pharmacy – £21.63

• Most expensive: Waitrose – £31.47

• Boots – £29.99 / £26.99 with Advantage Card

Piz Buin (200ml):

• Superdrug and Boots: Around £7

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