Looking after skin and prioritising a regular routine is increasingly becoming important for those who want to look and feel young and healthy. In the summer months, it's important to protect skin from harmful UV rays - deemed to be the number one cause of accelerated skin ageing - so a crucial part of a daily skincare routine is a high-quality SPF face cream.

Boots' No7 skincare and cosmetics line has been well-loved and trusted throughout the UK for decades. It offers a wide range of serums for wrinkles, facial night creams for firming, and simple every day moisturisers. Although investing in skincare can be expensive from time to time, it's more than worth it for protecting delicate skin - and now shoppers can save a little on their SPF day cream as the No7 Future Renew Day Cream SPF40 50ml is down to £34.15 from £37.95 on Boots.

The day cream not only is said to reverse visible signs of skin damage, but it is formulated with SPF40 to protect skin from future sun damage. The Future Renew range, which has been tested on over 4,000 women, is made with a world-first peptide technology - pepticology. This is said to support skin’s natural self-repair, future-proofing buyers' facial skin.

Dermatologist approved and tested, the day cream will leave skin feeling moisturised for up to 72 hours and buyers could even see results after just one week of use. To use the cream, shoppers should apply it every morning, massaging in small upward circles of their face and neck for best results.

There are plenty of day creams on the market, however, and those looking to splurge a little could also try the Extra-Firming Day Cream from Clarins for £78. This cream also comes in a 50ml tub, is suitable for normal, oily, combination and dry skin, features exclusive collagen technology and results in firmer skin, wrinkles smooth and cheekbones plumper according to the brand. For a slightly cheaper option, shoppers could look at the Clinique Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream SPF30 for £29 from LookFantastic. The cream, which comes in a 50ml bottle, is suitable for all skin types, combines mineral and traditional UVA/UVB filters with SolarSmart+ technology to defend against sun damage and premature ageing and is said to leave skin feeling replenished. 

When it comes to the No7 Day Cream however, buyers have given it a 3.3 out of 5-star rating from a total of 1,271 reviews. One reviewer wrote: “I have been using this and the rest of the Future Renew range for a year now…No going back. My skin looks even. My fine lines have improved and it works really well with my makeup. No pilling which has been a problem in the past. I always receive compliments, so I’ll be sticking with No7.”

“I'm in my mid 40s with normal skin. I’ve been using this for several months and have been asked what I’m using as my skin has ‘such a lovely glow’,” said another buyer.

Another wrote: “I have struggled with sun damage pigmentation for the past few years. I’ve tried all sorts of creams but this product seems to work the best…It leaves your skin super fresh and make up goes on really well.”

Some shoppers, however, found they didn't quite get along with the cream - skincare is a very personal thing, after all. One wrote: “Have been using this for a few months and it’s fine but not wonderful - especially for the price.”

“Having a high SPF makes it very close to the texture of sunblocks which I don’t really like. I like very smooth and creamy texture rather than thick textures,” another person explained.

Despite this, for those looking for a quality SPF from a well-loved brand for cheaper price, the No7 Future Renew Day Cream SPF40 50ml could be the answer.