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Please note: Every Solmate varies slightly in colour & finish due to the recycled plastic used to create it.
Sunscreen not included. The applicator works best with cream and lotions (including some zinc sunscreens) but is not suitable for liquids. See the 'How To Use/ section below for more information on what sunscreens may be suitable.
Highlights
- Made with certified Ocean Bound plastic
- Made in Australia
- The perfect compact size to take anywhere
- Removable base for easy refill and a mess-free roll-on ball
- Includes a handy tether for easy bag attachment
- Easy to clean
Sizing Chart
- Capacity - 50ml
- 7cm height, 5.5cm diameter
The applicator was designed to work with as many sunscreens as possible. However the reality is that there is a vast range of sunscreens on the market and consistency can vary widely so some will work better than others!
Key Things To Know First
1. Solmates work best with creams and lotion-based sunscreens.
2. This includes mineral (zinc-based) sunscreens although the very thick ones may be more of a challenge. There are some tips below on how to alleviate this.
3. Solmates DO NOT work well with liquid spray and very thin/runny sunscreens - the seals and the gap around the ball is designed for a slightly thicker consistency cream so you may see some leakage with very thin or liquid sunscreens.
4. When sunscreens get hot they can change consistency and become very liquidy and runny. This may cause some temporary leakage in certain circumstances until the sunscreen returns to its original consistency. Please note: Sunscreens should be kept as cool as possible as exposure to high temperatures can also affect their efficacy.
Chemical Sunscreens that love Solmates
Examples of the chemical sunscreens Solmates have tested and know work well are:
Banana Boat - All Lotion types (not spray)
Bondi Sands - Coconut Beach, Sport
Cancer Council - Kids, Active, Sport, Watersport, Everyday
Carroten - Everyday Lotion
Dermaveen - Sensitive Sun
Goat - Sunscreen Dry Touch
Hamilton - Sensitive, Active Family
La Roche Posay - Anthelios Wet Skin
Le Tan - Coconut, Watermelon
Mecca Cosmetica - To Save Body
Neutrogena - Beach Defence
Standard Procedure - Original
Sun Bum - Original
Ultra Violette - Extreme Screen
We are Feel Good - Signature, Coconut, Kakadu Plum, Sensitive, Wild Rosella
Chemical Sunscreens that may have a tricky Solmates relationship
There are a few runny / thin consistency sunscreens that work well with Solmates, however as the seals and gap around the ball are built for a slightly thicker consistency sunscreen, you may experience leakage in certain circumstances with the following sunscreens so please take care:Mineral Sunscreens
Many of you love mineral (zinc-based) sunscreens. The zinc-based sunscreens Solmates have tested that work are:Bondi Sands - Mineral Zinc
Ethical Zinc - Natural Clear Zinc
Invisible Zinc - Face and Body
Key Sun - Clear Zinke
Little Urchin - Natural Clear Zinc
Mother - Natural
Sunbum - Mineral Zinc
Wot Not - Natural Sunscreen
Mineral Sunscreens that have a tricky Solmates relationship
Unfortunately some of the very thick mineral sunscreens / sun butters do not work well in Solmates as the sunscreen tends to stick to the sides of the applicator and not fall well onto the roller ball.Examples of the sunscreens that don’t work well are:
MooGoo - Clear Zinc
Sunslayer - Natural
Surf Mud - Natural Zinc
Tips for Zinc-based or Thicker Sunscreen
1. We suggest keeping the Solmate upside down (or turning upside down before usage) so that the sunscreen falls on the ball.2. Keep the Solmate quite full so there is always sunscreen on the roller ball end.
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We have expert staff available to help you choose the perfect item – how can we help before you purchase? However, when you do purchase something that doesn’t fit or isn’t quite right, we offer an excellent returns policy and the best possible customer service.
We also know life with babies and children is busy, so you have up to 365 days for your returns and exchanges to come back to us:
- Up to 90 days from purchase - You can return for an Exchange, Store Credit or Refund
- Up to 365 days from purchase – You can return for an Exchange or Store Credit
Returned items must be received back in perfect condition, unused and unwashed condition including the instructions and packaging. Please ensure you carefully package items so they are received back in perfect condition.
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