Here's a review I wrote last year for Essex Kitesurf Club newsletter… I do not work for or have anything to gain from sales of this product, I just genuinely have experienced fantastic prevention using this stuff:
Calypso Once A Day Protection SPF 20
Having had disappointing results last year with another brand of once a day sun protection lotion, I saw this was on offer in Aldi’s, so I popped along and bought a couple of bottles for my holiday to Fuerteventura and give this stuff a good workout.
Kitesurfing and also relaxing by the hotel pool, it was a concern to me that I may not notice the strength of the sun being such a windy location. I did not burn at all (not even on my balding head), and didn’t even find the requirement to reapply – which I have had to do with the other ‘once a day’ brand I have previously used. Being such a hairy dude (it seems to have disappeared from my head though), I often find creams and oils just so difficult to apply, often looking like your favourite teddy bear after a spate of decorating with white gloss paint – not so with this stuff – doesn’t even feel sticky or oily once it’s been applied, and didn’t leave any nasty yellow stains on my T-shirts either.
As it takes 15 minutes to become active (always a good idea to read the instructions), I applied it before leaving our hotel room for breakfast. Claiming to be odour free, there is actually a mild smell whilst applying (likely due to the ingredients in the liquid), and I found it helps if you are outdoors with a breeze.
With a nice low price tag of £4.99, it was about a third of the price of the other brand that I purchased last year. Upon my return I have also seen this is available in Wilkinsons at £5.99. If you’re hoping to pick up a bottle in Aldi’s, it’s not from their permanent range of sun protection – it comes in only when they choose to buy it in for their promotions. Been a poor start to the year with not much sun, but don’t forget your protection when it does make an appearance.
Blurb from their website: Calypso Once A Day gives the family the freedom to enjoy the day in the knowledge that they are totally protected, with Once A Day’s medium SPF 20 protection.
Active after 15 minutes
It absorbs quickly into the skin and is odourless and non-greasy.
All day sun protection
Absorbed quickly into the skin
UVA/UVB protection filters
Ideal for those who burn easily
Non greasy & fragrance free
SPF 20 Medium Protection
Available in both 100ml & 200ml bottles