Is SPF 50 the same as factor 50?

Yes — they're the same thing. SPF stands for sun protection factor, so 'factor 50' and 'SPF 50' both mean the cream filters around 98% of UVB rays before they reach your skin.

Can you still tan with factor 50?

Yes, you can still tan gradually. Factor 50 filters about 98% of UVB, not 100%, so some rays reach your skin — it just protects you from burning while you're sensible about time in the sun.

Is factor 50 better than factor 30?

Factor 50 filters around 98% of UVB versus roughly 97% for factor 30. The difference sounds small, but for fair skin, children and strong sun, factor 50 gives you more margin for error — especially as most people under-apply.

How long does factor 50 last on the skin?

Reapply at least every 2 hours regardless of factor, and immediately after swimming, towelling or sweating. The factor rating assumes a generous application, which most people don't achieve.

Does sun cream go out of date?

Yes. Check the open-jar symbol on the bottle — usually 12 months after opening — and the expiry date. Out-of-date sun cream loses protection, so start each summer with a fresh bottle if in doubt.

Can you take this in hand luggage?

At 150ml it's over the 100ml cabin liquid limit for most airlines, so pack it in hold luggage — or grab a travel-size bottle for your hand luggage and keep this one in the suitcase.

Calypso Sun Lotion SPF50 - 150ml

High-protection factor 50 sun cream for all the family — tested to the Australian Standard, water-resistant and non-greasy, with 12-hour moisturisation. 150ml.

Factor 50 (SPF 50) — high UVA & UVB protection.
Tested to the tough Australian Standard.
12-hour moisturisation, non-greasy feel.
Water-resistant — pools, sea and sweat.
Anti-ageing protection against sun damage. 150ml.

£7.99 GBP inc. VAT

In stock

Safety information 3

No sun cream gives 100% protection

Use shade, a hat and clothing alongside sun cream, especially between 11am and 3pm. Don't extend your time in the sun because you've applied it.

Keep babies out of direct sun

Babies under 6 months should be kept out of direct sunlight rather than protected with sun cream.

Avoid the eye area

For external use only. If the product gets into eyes, rinse with plenty of water.

Product overview

About Calypso Sun Lotion SPF 50

Calypso Sun Lotion SPF 50 is a high-protection factor 50 sun cream for all the family, tested to the tough Australian Standard for sun protection. The water-resistant, non-greasy formula shields skin from UVA and UVB rays while giving 12-hour moisturisation, and its anti-ageing protection helps guard against the sun damage behind premature lines. Quick to rub in, and the 150ml tube keeps factor 50 affordable for holidays, beach days and the garden.

Factor 50 sun cream for the whole family

Factor 50 (the same thing as SPF 50) filters around 98% of UVB — the highest protection band in everyday sun cream, and the sensible choice for fair or sun-sensitive skin, children over 6 months, and strong summer sun. Because Calypso keeps sun cream affordable, it's easier to do the thing that actually matters most: applying enough, and reapplying often.

How to apply sun cream properly

Apply generously 15–30 minutes before going out in the sun — most people use less than half the amount they need. Reapply at least every 2 hours, and straight after swimming, towelling off or heavy sweating, even though the formula is water-resistant. Don't stay in the sun longer just because you've applied it.

Good to know

Non-greasy and quickly absorbed, with 12-hour moisturisation to stop that post-beach tightness. For external use, avoiding the eye area. No sun cream blocks 100% of UV — combine it with shade in the middle of the day, a hat and covering up. Keep babies under 6 months out of direct sunlight altogether.