Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator - Single Black - Refillable Roll on Sponge Sunscreen, Suncream & Lotion Applicator For Kid
Reviewed 9 August 2026 · price checked live
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Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator - Single Black - Refillable is one of the 50 luggage & travel gear products in our catalogue, tracked on rating, review volume and live price. The maker describes it as follows: This sun protection applicator for kids is versatile and comes empty so you can fill it with the sunscreen that best suits your skin type. It is easy to clean and reusable. FRIENDLY & CLEAN APPLICATION: Say goodbye to sticky and messy application of sunscreen. This sunscreen roller has been specially designed for ease of use and is ideal for children. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.4 out of 5 from 8,883 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- Solar Buddies
- Amazon rating
- 4.4 / 5 from 8,883 ratings
- vs Luggage & Travel Gear
- 0.1 below the category median of 4.5
- Rank in category
- 38 of 50 rated luggage & travel gear we track
- Price position
- Mid-priced (category spans £2.29 to £79.99)
- How proven
- Well established, above-average review volume
How it compares in Luggage & Travel Gear
Across the 50 rated luggage & travel gear products we track, the typical score is 4.5 out of 5. This one sits at 4.4, which is in the bottom quarter of the category. That does not make it a bad buy, but there are better-rated alternatives on the same shelf, so it needs another reason to earn your money.
It carries 8,883 ratings against a category median of 4,371. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the middle third of a category running from £2.29 to £79.99, where the midpoint is about £11.89. That is the part of the range where most sensible buys sit, neither cutting corners nor paying for the name.
Worked out from the 50 luggage & travel gear products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- VERSATILE & REFILLABLE: this sun protection applicator for kids is versatile and comes empty so you can fill it with the sunscreen that best suits your skin type. It is easy to clean and reusable, providing a sustainable solution for sun protection.
- KIDS-FRIENDLY & CLEAN APPLICATION: Say goodbye to sticky and messy application of sunscreen. This sunscreen roller has been specially designed for ease of use and is ideal for children. Simply fill, shake and apply with your preferred sunscreen. The roller ball ensures even distribution, while the sponge supports a gentle and even application.
- Perfect travel size: ideal for on the go - the applicator holds 100 ml or 3.4 fl oz and fits easily in any carry-on luggage. A clearly marked 100ml mark under the yellow bottle neck helps you comply with carry-on fluid restrictions. The refillable Solar Buddies sunscreen applicator is an indispensable travel companion for children!
- Replaceable attachments: extend the life of your roll-on sunscreen applicator by simply replacing the sponge attachments instead of replacing the entire product. This design not only saves money, but also supports recycling initiatives (please remove the sponge before recycling). All parts, including the lid, are intended for reuse.
- AWARD WINNING INNOVATION Featured in BBC's Dragons' Den, Channel 4s Buy It Now, This Morning, The Gadget Show, The Weather Channel and The Today Show. Solar Buddies has received multiple awards for its innovative approach to applying sunscreen as well as for its success in the retail sector.
