KATE SAYS: “This lotion felt very thin and runny, but rubbed in easily and had the classic sun cream smell to it. Dont get caught out, leave sun cream in the car/buggy and changing bag to make sure you have it available whenever you need it. It counts as non-irritating, and unlike some other chemical sunscreens, it shows no estrogenic effect.

At the same time, it also boosts the effectiveness of other preservatives, such as the nowadays super commonly used phenoxyethanol. A chemical sunscreen agent that's very oil soluble and requires relatively low concentrations to achieve high SPF values (it gives an SPF 12. For example, in case of AHA or BHA exfoliants, the right pH is super-duper important, and pH adjusters like sodium hydroxide are needed.It is also used to entrap pigments/inorganic sunscreens within a micron size matrix for even coverage and easy application. Interestingly, the combination of avobenzone with mineral sunscreens (that is titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) is not a good idea. Coping with flare-ups or angry, irritated skin disrupts sleep patterns and can be very upsetting for all involved. Galactoarabinan is a natural polysaccharide (a big carbohydrate molecule) that comes from the Larch trees.

DR EJIKEME SAYS: “This has good coverage overall, but in the mid-face and around the bridge of the nose and the cheeks we can see the natural skin pigmentation coming through.

Lidl's Cien range had three SPF 30 options to choose from, including anti-ageing and kids' - but the 'Active' version seemed the most generic and suited to my purposes.

Sometimes because of our somewhat underwhelming Summers, we Irish can be complacent about applying and reapplying sun cream when out and about. Though this is obviously a better known brand, the UVA rating is only 3 star compared to the 5 star on Aldi’s Lacura range.

All brands also lived up to their UVA protection claims - vital in protecting people against sunburn and skin cancer. If you’re using this sun cream, you would need to apply it more frequently to ensure you’re protected.