10 Best Aftersun UK 2024 | Lancaster, Garnier and More

As the name suggests, this luxurious aftersun is designed to be enjoyed as part of a relaxing routine. Rather than quickly slap the aftersun on at the end of a hot day, you'll instead enjoy the uplifting scent of organic white tea.

It also contains a unique combination of ingredients, including shea butter and Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract, that'll nourish and soothe your skin. Well worth the extra few pounds for those gorgeous relaxing ingredients, we think it makes a nice change to have an aftersun that can be enjoyed as part of a more encompassing wellness routine.

Despite sharing its name with a North-western English town, Lancaster's prestigious sun care line actually originated in sunny Monaco 50 years ago. This aftersun repairing balm for face and body, however, is a newer addition to the range yet it is already extremely popular. 

Specially formulated for sensitive skin, it also features a Tan Activator Complex made with sweet orange, which stimulates the tanning process and promotes the diffusion of melanin in the skin. Its consistency is nice and silky and it absorbs into the skin quickly. You sure pay for it, but this a truly luxurious aftersun.

If you like an aftersun with a bit of weight to it, you'll love Hawaiian Tropic's Body Butter. Slather some on and its unique mix of ingredients, including aloe vera and mango butter, will hydrate your skin for the next 12 hours, leaving it looking healthy and feeling super soft.

Those with sensitive skin will be pleased to hear that it's also hypoallergenic. However, this body butter is perhaps best known for its gorgeous coconut scent. One whiff and you'll be taken straight to a tropical beach, whatever the time of year.

Garnier's Ambre Solaire range is one of the best-known brands for sun protection and aftercare in the UK. With over 80 years in the business, they're also one of the most trustworthy – and their calming, hydrating aftersun is no exception, promising 24 hours of moisturised skin. 

Featuring nourishing ingredients such as cactus extract and aloe vera, it's perfect for moisturising skin after a day of sun exposure. Because it's nice and light it also absorbs quickly, meaning no greasy feeling for hours afterwards. And you can't argue with that price! 

The quality of French brand Bioderma's 'après-soleil' aftersun is attested to by the fact that it's a favourite all across Europe. Its smooth milky texture is simply perfect for soothing sore skin after a long day in the sun. If you've been lucky enough to acquire a tan, this product will even extend it!

Including seaweed extract and glycerin, its hydrating ingredients also work to heal your skin after sun exposure, with its exclusive Cellular Bioprotection activating your skin's natural defences and protecting skin cells. 

Being based in Australia, you'd expect skincare brand Bondi Sands to know a thing or two about sun care. Their SPF 30 aftersun comes in a convenient spray form, which makes it nice and easy to soothe your skin. Keep in mind that it does mean that the bottle tends to run out rather quickly, though.

If you're prone to peeling, you'll love the fact that the formula contains anti-inflammatory and moisturising ingredients specially designed to prevent it. And if like many Australians you're a fan of the surf, you'll appreciate the fact that it is water-resistant for four hours!

Though not advertised explicitly as an aftersun, everybody knows that aloe vera works wonders when it comes to treating sunburns and that's exactly what you get with this simple and affordable gel from PraNaurals. 

It might not feature any fancy tan enhancers or moisturisers but that makes it perfect for use on all the family, even if you have particularly bad sunburn. This gel also absorbs quickly into your skin, leaving it nice and smooth, and if you pop it in the fridge, it'll feel lovely and cool when you apply it.

'Crackling' perhaps isn't the best choice of words when it comes to naming an aftersun, yet despite the odd images its name conjures, there's no denying that this mousse has a pleasantly cooling effect on sunburnt skin.

Its mousse form can be a little bit sticky, but it does make this aftersun incredibly easy to apply. It also doesn't contain any additional skin-enriching ingredients, however, this is a highly affordable option that'll more than do the job.

Nuxe are well known for their luxurious range of beauty and skincare products. Their aftersun is no exception, containing a list of 92% natural ingredients which include sweet orange, Tahitian gardenia, coconut and vanilla. 

Naturally, all of this goes to make a gorgeous scent, but this lotion is also non-comedogenic and even contains carob seed extract to help prolong your tan. That's quite a hefty price though, and that long list of ingredients may be a bit much for some people's post-sun skin. 

Another perfect choice for those who wish to avoid that greasy feeling after a day spent lounging in the sun, La Roche-Posay's lightweight gel absorbs nice and quickly, with the company even boasting 'instant absorption'.

It's quite expensive for a rather small bottle but this gel also utilises a number of surprisingly beneficial antioxidising, hypoallergenic and lipid-replenishing ingredients. It also feels nice and cool when applied and there's nothing better than that after a hot summer's day.