Skin Care with SPF on the Slopes

We had an item last week containing advice for guys on how best to take care of themselves on a skiing holiday. And what about us gals? Don't we count? Of course we do, and if you're off on a winter break you may well want to stock up on some Hamilton Sunscreen Everyday Face Cream SPF 30+ to ensure your skin is properly protected.

Even if you're not hitting the slopes this winter, we should all own a product like this. It's an essential for the days when you don't wear your regular product with sunscreen, or if the moisturiser or foundation you love the most doesn't have one in its formulation.

Because its makers are Australian, you can trust that they know what they're doing when it comes to sun protection, and indeed this product won an Image Beauty Award for Best Budget Buy in 2006. So that's two good reasons to buy if you ask me! A third is the price - it's only €9.95.

The ironic thing about sunscreen formulations is that they cause a lot of people to break out and react badly, which is often why a lot of moisturisers don't contain an SPF. For those of you who have reacted badly to sunscreens in the past, this should be a perfect product for you - it's a light, non-oily moisturiser which contains a sheer tint that becomes invisible after application (you can also get a matte version too). It's recommended for those with a history of sensitivity to sunscreens or other skin care products and for those with acne prone skin. It's PABA, Padimate O, Oxybenzone and Fragrance Free too.

You should be able to easily pick it up from a pharmacy but if you're having hassle finding it, you can call 01 4637410 for stockist info.