THE BEST SUNSCREENS ACCORDING TO OCU 2022

Here is an updated list of the best sunscreens according to the OCU (Organisation of Consumers and Users):

1. NIVEA BABIES&KIDS SENSITIVE PROTECT 5EN1 50+

Best sunscreens according to the OCU: Nivea Babies&Kids Sensitive Protect

Discover more about Nivea Babies&Kids Sensitive Protect 5in1 50+. The OCU has recently announced it: Nivea Babies&Kids Sensitive Protect 5in1 50+ is the best sunscreen of the summer. Don’t be misled by its name; although it is indicated for children, it can be used by anyone. It has a 50+ protection factor and also protects against UVA/UVB rays, reducing the risk caused by the sun on the most sensitive skin. It is extra water-resistant, contains no perfumes and its spray format makes application easier. It can be applied all over the body, including the face, and the 270 ml bottle costs €13.49 on Amazon (currently discounted by 16%).

2. GARNIER DELIAL SENSITIVE ADVANCE KIDS 50+

Best sunscreens according to the OCU: Garnier Delial Sensitive Advance Kids 50+

Garnier has the second-best sunscreen to use in summer (or at any time of the year): Garnier Delial Sensitive Advanced Kids 50+ Spray. The OCU highlights that this sunscreen has an excellent quality-price ratio. In addition, its formula is hypoallergenic, has been tested under strict paediatric control and is extra water-resistant. It can even be applied on wet skin. The best part? The 300 ml bottle costs €13.95 and its formula remains effective for up to 80 minutes in water after application.

3. CIEN SUN, LIDL SUN LOTION

Best sunscreens according to the OCU: Cien Sun from Lidl

Lidl’s Cien Sun product range, awarded for its high quality. Lidl supermarkets have one of the best own-brand sunscreens currently available, as well as having the best children’s sunscreen with SPF 50+ according to the OCU. What makes it special? Besides being approved by the OCU, without a doubt, its price! For example, the SPF50+ Children’s Spray (250 ml bottle) costs only €5.19, at least currently in its physical and online stores.

4. SUNMED, MERCADONA SPF50+ CHILDREN’S SUNSCREEN

Best sunscreens according to the OCU: Sun Med SPF50+ from Mercadona

Mercadona’s Sun Med product range, also awarded for its excellent quality-price ratio. We are so used to major brands that we often overlook the excellent products offered by supermarkets and their own brands. Without going any further, a sunscreen that always appears among the best in its category according to the OCU is Sun Med from Mercadona. The product is called: Sun Med SPF50+ Children’s Sunscreen and has a reference price of €5.59. Specifically, it received a score of 68 out of 100 and the title of “best buy”. The quality-price ratio is undoubtedly excellent.

5. GARNIER DELIAL ECO-DESIGNED MILK SPF30

Best sunscreens according to the OCU: Garnier Delial Eco-Designed Milk SPF30

Discover more about Garnier Delial Eco-Designed Protective Milk SPF30. Garnier is a French low-cost cosmetics brand that offers one of the best sun protection products currently available. It is the Garnier Delial sunscreen, an eco-designed high-protection lotion (SPF50 against UVA and UVB rays), biodegradable and respectful of marine life. It is water-resistant and provides 24-hour hydration. What more could you ask for? It also has positive reviews from thousands of customers on Amazon, where the 200 ml bottle can be found for €10.40.

6. EAU THERMALE AVÈNE CHILDREN’S SPRAY, VERY HIGH PROTECTION

Best sunscreens according to the OCU: Eau Thermale Avène Children’s Spray, Very High Protection

Avène Dermatological Laboratories, or simply known as “Avène”, has one of the best children’s sunscreens with SPF50+. Its sunscreens are characterised by hydrating the skin without leaving a white finish.

Here are the 3 Avène sunscreens included in the OCU list:

• Eau Thermale Avène Children’s Spray: Very high protection, this spray sunscreen can be applied to the face and body. While protecting the skin, it also hydrates it and does not leave the white residue that other sunscreens do.

• Eau Thermale Avène Spray SPF30 Sensitive Skin: If you have sensitive skin, Avène’s SPF30 sunscreen is perfect for you. It has an antioxidant effect and is water-resistant.

• Eau Thermale Avène Children’s Milk SPF50+: According to the OCU, this is the best SPF50/50+ sunscreen for children’s skin, recommended for the most sensitive and delicate skin.

In short, Avène offers a range of sunscreens designed to protect, nourish and deeply hydrate the skin.

7. PIZ BUIN INSTANT GLOW - SUN SPRAY

Best sunscreens according to the OCU: Piz Buin Instant Glow Sun Spray

You may have seen this spray sunscreen in pharmacies and cosmetics shops, but have you paid attention to it? It has made it onto the OCU list and is one of our favourites!

With its black packaging and orange lettering, Piz Buin Instant Glow is an SPF30 spray lotion (Very High UVA/UVB protection) that gives the skin a subtle and beautiful tan while keeping it smooth and hydrated.

Its affordable price (the 150 ml bottle costs €9.79 on Amazon) is also a positive factor, although what we like most about this product is that it enhances the skin’s natural tone, absorbs quickly and provides an optimal balance between tanning and protection.

8. BIODERMA PHOTODERM KIDS SPRAY

Best sunscreens according to the OCU: Bioderma Photoderm Kid Spray SPF50

Bioderma, a French dermocosmetics laboratory brand, offers Bioderma Photoderm Kid Spray SPF50, considered the best sunscreen for children with atopic skin.

Its features include very high anti-UVA/UVB protection, activating the skin’s natural defences and reducing the risk of cellular damage. It also stands out for being non-greasy, non-comedogenic and highly water-resistant. It is perfect for sensitive skin!

9. LANCASTER SUN SENSITIVE KIDS SPF50+ SPRAY MILK

Best sunscreens according to the OCU: Lancaster Sun Sensitive Kids SPF50+ Spray Milk

Suitable for both face and body, Sun Sensitive Kids SPF50+ Spray Milk provides broad protection for the most sensitive skin.

It contains no fragrances, does not sting, does not irritate and is sand-resistant. The best part is that it can be applied to wet skin. Without a doubt, it will be the best ally for protecting children’s skin on the hottest summer days.

10. VICHY IDEAL CAPITAL SOLEIL HYDRATING MILK SPF30

Best sunscreens according to the OCU: Vichy Ideal Capital Soleil Hydrating Milk SPF30

It received a score of 69 out of 100 obtained from: laboratory results (69), user testing (72) and labelling (64).

If there is one thing France is known for, it is being home to many specialised dermocosmetics brands. Vichy (from the L’Oréal group) is another example of how the country offers excellent skincare products at reasonable prices.

This is the case with Vichy Ideal Capital Soleil Hydrating Milk SPF30, a sunscreen that provides deep cellular protection against the sun and UVA/UVB rays. It can be applied both to the body and face and is suitable for all skin types (especially combination and oily skin).

Its main advantages? Its dry, long-lasting feel and its shine-free finish.

11. EUCERIN SENSITIVE PROTECT KIDS SUN SPRAY

Best sunscreens according to the OCU: Eucerin Sensitive Protect Kids Sun Spray

We travel to Germany to find another sunscreen with an excellent quality-price ratio: Sensitive Protect Kids Sun Spray by Eucerin, a sunscreen lotion that protects the most sensitive skin, reducing the risk of long-term skin damage.

It is suitable for atopic skin, contains glycyrrhetinic acid (an acid that stimulates the skin’s DNA repair mechanism) and is extra water-resistant.

The best part? Its UVA protection levels are higher than those required by European regulations.

12. LA ROCHE-POSAY ANTHELIOS HYDRATING MILK SPF30

Best sunscreens according to the OCU: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Milk SPF30

It obtained 71 points: laboratory results (72), user testing (62) and labelling (86).

The most outstanding feature of this 250 ml protective and hydrating sunscreen lotion, suitable for dry or very dry skin, is Anthelios SPF30.

Thanks to its hydrating effect, it is also ideal for protecting sensitive skin from UVA/UVB radiation. Users who have purchased it indicate that it is easy to apply and that its texture is “ultra-comfortable”.

13. BIOTHERM WATERLOVER SUN MILK SPF30

Best sunscreens according to the OCU: Biotherm Waterlover Sun Milk SPF30

We close the list with the best SPF30 sunscreen lotion: Waterlover Sun Milk SPF30 by Biotherm, an eco-designed sunscreen milk that is easy to apply and leaves no white marks.

Its hydrating texture absorbs quickly. The best part? It has a delicious fragrance called “sun pulp”.