RIEMANN P20Sunscreen SPF20 Lotion 200ml | Long Lasting UVA & UVB Protection for up to 10 hours | Highly Water Resistant

For the last few years I have 'noticed' this sun cream and always thought that I'd give it a go. However, this was before there were any reviews so I was pretty reluctant to do so; I couldn't see that one application would give day-long protection. I was understandably apprehensive, especially given my pale Celtic complexion. This year I took the plunge and bought 3 bottles for out 2-week holiday to Italy.On day one, with temperatures already in the late twenties at 10am, I reached for a bottle. My first impression was concern as the product is more like an oil than a cream; I checked the sell by date and even opened a second bottle to check they were te same. They were so I applied a liberal coat and stood under the Aircon for the suggested 15 minutes wait before being exposed to the sun. The smell does make your eyes water but the oil goes on well and dries very quickly.After 2 hours in the sun, jumping in and out of the pool, we stopped for lunch and I honestly thought that would be enough sun for the day. It normally would be using factor 20 normal cream. However, no tingling and no pinkness so after lunch I spent another 2 hours in the sun and even sunbathed! I would normally have combusted by now.That night, having spent 4 hours in the direct Mediterranean sun, I wasn't even pink. Apparently I just had a healthy glow. Amazing. One application and no burnt bits. The next day, a return to the sun for 6 hours and my healthy glow just got better. A week later I had developed a golden tan.After 10 days I was thinking that the oil was too effective so I tried a factor 12 cream. I went pink but the next morning the pinkness had gone and I was te brownest I had ever been. I then stuck with the factor 12 cream.So, to conclude, it works and is worth every penny. I didn't use the 3 bottles and wish that I had bought 1x SPF20 and 1x SPF10 as they do do a lower factor SP product. A far as quantity goes, I applied liberally and one bottle lasted 8 applications; I'm 6'3, 44 chest, if that gives you and idea of the coverage. The only warning I can give is don't wear anything white once you have applied; my white T Shirts ended-up with a yellow tinge.

After years of having to slather on Factor 15 or Factor 20 sun cream every 45 minutes to an hour whenever I'm on the beach or in the sun P20 has revolutionised my holidays. I have not been burned when out in the sun in places like Thailand (every year), Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, etc., in high season. I have very fair skin and burn quickly but not any more. If you follow the instructions and make sure the P20 is well rubbed in it will work. I tend to spend a lot of time in the water when I'm in hot countries but the P20 doesn't appear to wash off, giving me full protection. There can be a bit of staining on clothes but it isn't too bad and washes out of most items. I only wear natural fabrics (cotton, linen) and I've always managed to wash any discolouration/stains out.P20 isn't cheap to buy initially but it works out no more expensive than your bog standard sun creams because you only apply it once in the morning. The convenience of once a day sun protection is what keeps me using P20. For an 18 day trip I use just under three bottles which means that I don't burn for the whole of my holiday. Tanning is gradual using P20 but P20 F10 allows more tanningI will never go on holiday without P20, it is the first thing on my list to buy before departure. Riemann also do a mosquito repellant which is fantastic. It doesn't stink like other brands but works a treat. Apart from having fair skin that burns within 10 minutes of being in the sun I also have a blood type that biting insects love. The Riemann's stuff is like a cloaking device, mossies and other pests don't seem able to see me when I have it on.

Recently went to Mexico in 32’c temps.I’m fair skinned and tend not to tan too easily.Applied it 15 mins before going out in the sun.Cracking suntan now which is great and healthy looking.Make sure you apply P20 generously and rub it in well.Don’t let it touch clothes as it will stain.That said, staining wasn’t an issue for me as if it touched my beach shorts I simply rinsed it off with no lasting effects or staining.I swam at least 3-4 times a day in the pool and never needed to reapply, though it may be different for others.After swimming I dried off in the sun.Never felt like i was burning.Wore t shirts to go to lunch and still never needed to reapply after removing said garment.Using as the only tanning product for 2 weeks I did get through 2 bottles in 10 days.That said, it works fantastically well.This is my go to from now on.Would highly recommend.