As the weather continues to stay lovely here in the UK (at least it does here in the sunny South East), and many of us already have our suck-it-all-in swimsuits on order ready for a family holiday abroad, we’ve been slathering suncream on Dexter like it’s going out of fashion. As Dexter also has sensitive skin, I’m always looking out for great value products that rub in easily and lock in moisture without drying out his skin.
When I was contacted by NO-AD to try their sun lotion out for size, I was immediately struck by the low price point. Having been paying upwards of £20 for sun lotion that suited Dexie’s skin, it didn’t seem likely that NO-AD could match the quality of my usual brand.
Trialling it on my skin first, you’re immediately struck by the lovely coconut scent. It rubs in like milk or lotion - completely non greasy, transparent and with no sheen. After less than a minute my skin was nice and soft with none of the usual stickiness you come to expect from sunscreen.
Applying it to Dexie was fabulous. You didn’t have to wait for 10 minutes before clothing him and the lotion didn’t stick to his problem areas (the folds in his chubby legs or under his chin). So many times I’ve had to chase him around the living room struggling to hold onto him as he’s so greasy - but NO-AD was incredibly easy to apply.
But here’s the best bit.
NO-AD has been awarded a ‘best buy’ accolade by a leading US consumer magazine for the last four years running , now it’s over here and they’re standing by exactly the same principles. NO-AD’s philosophy is ‘More Lotion, Less Promotion’, meaning their superior brand is available in large (practical sizes) for less than £10 a bottle. It’s just unbeatable value for money.
You can buy your own online at the Suncare Shop for just £7.99 for a 500ml bottle, or buy in store at ASDA, TJ Hughes, and Boyes (whilst summer stock lasts) where additional promotions may apply.
For more information on the brand, you can visit them at www.noadsuncream.co.uk or say hello on Twitter and Facebook. Or if you’re feeling lucky, they’ve given me a huge family bundle to giveaway to one of you. The prize consists of the following:
- NO-AD Sun Protection Lotion SPF50 500ml
- NO-AD Sun Protection Lotion SPF30 500ml
- NO-AD Aloe After Sun Lotion 500ml
- NO-AD Babies SPF50 100ml
- NO-AD Kids SPF30 100ml
- A fabulous beach pool for the pool
- A fab folding water bottle (suitable for freezing and taking to the beach)
- A NO-AD draw string bag
- Only 1 option is mandatory (leave me a comment) – the rest only improve your chances of winning so just complete as many as you feel like
- UK entrants only – you must be over 18 too (sorry)
- The winner will be contacted by email and must respond within 1 week of having been emailed (I’ll try all known avenues to contact them) or a new winner will be drawn
- When the giveaway is closed, Rafflecopter will select the winner completely at random
- The winners name will be published on this site
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been no where yet but my hubby has 2 weeks off after this week so taking my 5 year old twins camping x
I’ve had a busy summer. Had my granddaughter all to myself for first week. Then I had younger daughter’s graduation. Lastly we all went on a family holiday to Mauritius - 7 of us to celebrate biggie birthday for hubby! Great time.
We have spent the holiday doing lots of fun cheap days out - beach, park, fun days, walks etc.
We went to Cap Ferret, France in July and we will be going to Dordogne at the end of August
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We live by the sea and also have a lovely countryside close by so we have had lots of walks and picnics (ie making the most of the sunshine!) No holidays planned - we just take each day as it comes and if the sun is shining - off we go!
been going for walks to parks, been to scotland, but big holiday will be in october
Honestly we’ve been up to so much have hardly had any chance to blog it up.
Water fights and theme parks, and trips to London. My son eating a meal worm, building a den, meeting the smurfs, craft, painting, hospital trips, swimming, picnics - omg like loads - it’s been immense. Used a LOT of suncream!
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Not much as yet, except for playing with Rosie in the gazebo in the garden. Not had the money to go anywhere.
just enjoying some good old quality family time as my hubbys off to Afghanistan in 3 weeks xxx
we spent a week in a converted barn on a farm in Yorkshire
Not a lot so far mooching in the garden playing in the paddling pool and going to local parks.
Swimming Pool
A holiday in early summer
Enjoying the sun….and noboby can have enough sun screen !!
We spent a week at a nice cottage in the lake district
I went on a 12 night cruise of the British Isles last month which was fantastic.
fab trip to cornwall
caravan in portmadoc for the week beach is great,and been for day trips
Nothing yet!!!!!
A lot of family socializing, went to my baby bros christening and lots of family parties which is nice xx
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Great prize!
Lots of walking and exploring our local areas of beauty here in sometimes sunny Devon a few barbecues and play dates
Have had the best time ever! Been so busy with the kids, lots of days out just putting together a picnic then getting out and about to lots of different places most of which are free! Parks, the Beach, Berry Picking. The weather has been wonderful and I have very happy kids
I got married in May in Cyprus
teaching my nieces and nephews about growing their own food in my garden and then watching them eat it all lol
Went to Langleybury Farm today and fed the animals
We went on a caravan holiday to Yorkshire, Legoland, theatre, park, cafes, painting, baking, DVDs and jgsaws.
i i li love the no-ad range, i first used it as a kid growing up, we would buy it in bulk on our holidays to florida. before luggage allowance! so good and value for money. way better than the name brand, you only pay for the advertising that is why it is so expensive.
Weve just been swimming really but lots coming up to look forward to x
we have had lots of walks and picnics
All local activities with my baby, feeding the ducks, swimming, going to the park, visiting the zoo and the ice-cream farm, going to the outdoor water park, walks along the canal, visiting castles. Lots of fun things to do outdoors
lots of parks and picnics and off to cornwall soon
Holiday and camping!!
clearing out the loft and trying to declutter and clean before our holiday to spain
we have had our family holiday
Nothing much so far
Playing in the park and enjoying the sunshine
We’ve spent lots of days at the beach searching for mermaids and an equal amount of time in the woods looking for the Gruffalo, we’ve found Stickman at the local park and got up at 3am to watch a meteor shower. We’ve got a very small budget for the holidays but lots of imagination and were have a good time so far
lots of day trips (beach park etc) and LOTS of bbqs!
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not a great deal been working
work ,mostly
Been camping at shell island in north wales, fantastic spending a week outdoors , Back to basics, love it xxx thanks for the chance to win this x
been busy with ramadan, eid, and lot of events inbetween that then off to wales soon
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my first grandchild has just been born last week i have been looking forward to this all through the summer
Not much yet, we’re taking the kids to the Isle of Wight to see the Jousting Tournament in 2 weeks though
Picknics and such
We went to Wychwood festival and then camping in the new forest. Both were brilliant:-)
we have enjoyed days out at museums, farm and our favourite so far has been York maize
Can’t afford to go away but had a lovely time in the garden during the “heatwave”. Trouble is, I’ve virtually run out of suncream as a result, so would love to win some more!
Can’t afford to go away but had a lovely time in the garden during the “heatwave”. Trouble is, I’ve virtually run out of suncream as a result, so would love to win some more!
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We’ve been to the Science Museum in London. Fantastic!
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Loads of dog walking and gardening but not a lot else as I have been working.
i went to whitby in york, it was amazing!
Spending time on the beach
went to Turkey with all the family and had a fab time
I’ve been enjoying my garden in the lovely sunshine
the usual- working, housework and most importantly playing with my little boy who is growing up way too quick.
So far we have took the kids to chessington and peppa pig world
had a brilliant time x
Stayed home most of the time as my daughter has been ill.
not very much been in the garden making the most of the sun
I haven’t been doing anything as I’ve been housebound after a fall
Been to Rome and Barcelona!
I had a holiday at the lovely St. Brelade’s Bay in Jersey with my daughter.
We loved the big clean beach and the sunshine. My daughter loved the rockpools.
Working - But have lots vouchers fro food - days out for the end of the holidays
days away went to Blackpool, York and an Air show at Sunderland, had fantastic weather
Days out to the Zoo, the park and the seaside
visiting Theme Parks, we have a Merlin Family Pass! it saves us so much money.
I and the rest of family love ‘no-Ads’ sun lotions.
We found in USA a few years ago. Ideal for my daughter who suffers from psoriasis. Glad you can buy here now.
I’ve been to Mijas in Spain for a week which was lovely,we are off to the Sandcastle in Blackpool on Tuesday and have a trip to Cadbury world and Alton Towers planned too!
Long walks, baking, the park and the zoo.
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we traveled on the train to see my mum
working, working and more working! Holiday starts in September for me!
Lots of camping and the lovely weather has spurred me on to do lots of cleaning and decorating.
Camping in the forest with friends and the dogs fab
Enjoying the sunshine
Very little I’m a winter person.
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taking my toddler for her first walk on the beach, last year she was too young!
We have spent the holiday doing lots of fun cheap days out – beach, park, fun days, walks etc. -
I have been sitting out in the garden at very opportunity making the most of the heatwave! I’ve been pretending to have a foreign holiday in the comfort of my own garden, but a washing up bowl of water to paddle in isn’t quite the same as the sea!
Two of kids have their birthdays this summer so I’ve been busy shopping and wrapping up presents. X
Went to Cernter Parcs and we’ve spent a lot of time in our garden.
Relaxing!
birthday, beach, garden, fetes. many things, 1st holiday this month for the weekend coming up though, cant wait
We have had a family holiday to Norfolk and the rest of the time I have been working. Looking forward to Mexico in February though.
Lots of daytrips to make the most of the weather. Seaside , country walks and places we’ve never been before!
Lots of dressing up and practicing spellings ready for starting school in september
Enjoying the garden for once
we’ve been to centerparcs, Legoland, played in the garden, beach, been really busy, and making the most of the weather whilst it lasts
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Lots of days out
I’ve been working so far, but hoping to go camping soon
for once the summer has been a proper one and we’ve been able to spend most of it out in the garden. The paddling pool has been well used this summer
I have just had an operation on my knee, so I’m laid up enjoying the garden and the nice weather. Lucky me in some ways!
a few days at the seaside, playing in the garden and picnics in the park x
Had the pool out for the grand kids and been on quite a few days out
We have been on holiday to Cyprus which was really fun. Only downfall is our suncream turned my bikni’s a little green for some reason?! so im on the lookout for a new brand x
we’ve been to the beach a couple of times, but mostly just carried on as normal.
Loads of bbqs and road trips. But most exciting had my son at the start of the summer yippie
x
Lots of travel through Asia (Cambodia, Laos, China, Taiwan) before I start my new job.
Been to the seaside on a weekend break no holiday abroad this year as were saving for next years
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But enjoy days out if only to the local park or woods for a picnic.
so suncreams are always an essential for us even in the garden.
Enjoying the weather with lots of visits to family and friends.
I’ve been to sunny Fuerteventura for 2 weeks
Nothing much, just park days with my boy! Cant travel very far in this heat being heavily pregnant
just been on a camping holiday with all the family holidays are much more fun with the grandchildren!
Family days out!
each child has been away separately so my entire summer has been spent, packing, pining, and then washing for each one
Lots of good food, long walks, sun bathing and wedding fayres
we’ve been on a family holiday to clacton-on-sea and today we went strawberry picking
lots of walks and trips into Central London, Cinema, Aquarium etc
Summer holidays are all about being together I love having my big and little ones together , visiting friends , catching up with family love it
trips to the park and farm
We’re staying with family in Egypt as we have a family wedding. Enjoying the sunshine very much.
We’ve been rowing on the lake, Eureka children’s museum, Blackpool and the pictures.
Just chillin in the garden and surrounding areas, with this glorious weather no reason to go anywhere else
Im on maternity leave so lots of visits to the park and preparing for a drip to Disneyland paris for the eldests 3rd birthday! Cant wait
We take each day as it comes, so if the sun is shining, off we go, for a picnic or a day in the country. If not, there are museums, science centres and national trust places aplenty. We were given NT membership for Christmas, and it’s fab!
Plenty of sunset beach barbecues and off to a festival this weekend
I’ve been working sadly!
But my summer holidays are now here so I’m all ready for a rocking summer
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i’ve been really busy doing as little as possible while making the most of the sunshine! <3
We’ve had a week in a caravan in Wales & been to Blackpool Zoo
Other time has been spent in the garden or at the park x
We have had lots of fun on the beach, walking around, knowsley Safari Park, having family visit, heading to the cinema, doing community events… x
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Gromit hunting around Bristol
Lovely trip to London for my mums 50th with afternoon tea at the Savoy - I am now officially skint was worth it though mmmm scones.
The rest of the holiday is going to be filled up with dog walking and puppy training with our puppy Kali.
Working all summer
but having our main holiday in December this year - off to see Mickey and his friends in Florida
Not a lot so far but going on a family holiday this weekend for a week
We’ve just been camping with the kids to Lakefest
Went on a family holiday to Cyprus which was lovely, legoland, paultons park, cinema, park and meeting up with friends
We went on a staycation to East Yorks coast which was lovely- despite the weather! Lots of dvd lazy days, arts anf crafts, moving my daughters bedroom around & potty training my youngest! All fun stuff!
We have been to Scotland to visit my dad
Just been enjoying time spent with my children!
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We’ve been to Wales to visit some friends.
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bike riding , picnics, painting and mooving house
Nothing. Hoping to get house decorated
we’ve been abroad to central America, and came home to some glorious uk weather so have been taking full advantage of that with the pool out for the kids and picnics
we have been on day trips to the seaside, the local water park, rare breeds centre, thomas lane, family and friends bbqs in between working and exercising… summer holiday in 4 weeks… counting down the days
Been to the beach!
I’ve been camping two Cornwall, travelling around various parts. I’ve also been camping on the beach in Suffolk
x
We have doen some craft activities and been to the beach a couple of times but are going to alton towers next week to get away for a couple of days
working =[ but going leeds fest next week
we’ve done warwick castle, dudley zoo, local park, paddling pool, sleepovers, making cakes etc….
nothing much 1 trip to the seaside so far
the weather has been a bit pants, but we have had some lovely days out so far
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to the lovely seaside
I’ve visited the sea side!
Not been away but done lots with my girls
Been to the beach, all the local parks, the local beauty spot and visited loads of the rellys 