RRP: £13 from www.garden.co.uk
SPF: 30 (others available)
--What does the promo say?--
"Protective Cream for face and particularly exposed areas. SPF 30 Cream. Contains Mexoryl XL. High coverage technology. Vichy thermal spa water. Preservative-free. Prevents sun-induced skin damage. Fights onset of pigment patches. Moisturizing. Matt result. For fair and sensitive skin in less intense sunlight and for dark skin at the start of a holiday. Photostable. Hypoallergenic. Water-resistant. 50 ml tube."
--Packaging--
Uses a white and orange colour scheme, though this isn't really distinctive from other similarly-priced suncare brands' colour schemes, such as Dermalogica's suncare range. The tube itself is a plastic flip top and doesn't leak.
--Application--
Squeeze a pea-sized amount of sunblock from the tube, and rub gently into the skin, either on its own or mixed with your usual moisturiser.
--Scent--
It smells lovely. Not that traditional coconutty smell, but still slightly sweet and yet sophisticated. I'll think on a better description.
--Texture/consistency--
To my delight, unlike most sunscreens designed for the face, this isn't greasy in the slightest. It absorbs quickly and well, and isn't too lumpy or runny.
--Appearance--
No residue is left on the face, and the cream itself is almost perfectly white.
--Longevity--
You only need to apply this once all day long (perhaps twice in very hot climates), and it protects brilliantly against the sun. You won't see even a hint of sunburn with this. I have very fair skin, so this is important to me, and it completely achieves its aims.
--Value for money--
This is an extremely fair price for what is arguably the best facial sun cream on the market. Go out and buy it now - it comes in higher and lower SPFs too, so there's bound to be one to suit your needs.
perfect partners
Vichy Self-Tan Wipes for Fair Skin, £1.50
Vichy After-Sun Milk Gel, £10
Vichy Capital Soleil Ultra Fluid SPF50, £13.50
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