The 12 skin-soothing after sun lotions our beauty team love

While we're avid SPF fanatics here on the Cosmo beauty team, even we can admit there are times when we've juuust missed a spot with our suncream (armpits, anyone?). We can't dwell on the past, but we can help remedy the situation with an ultra soothing after sun lotion. Does anything feel quite as good as a cooling gel on scorched skin? We think not. These clever balms, creams and gels help to soothe sun burn, moisturise dryness, stop peeling and prolong your tan. I know, it sounds almost too good to be true. We've tried and tested the best after sun lotions for that post-sun cool down. Whether you want an after sun with aloe vera to calm sunburn, or a formula with a touch of fake tan to guarantee that glow sticks around, we've got 'em all. It goes without saying that sun safety comes first, so many sure you're investing in a hard-working SPF before hitting the beach, and if in doubt, be sure to hit up our top tips for getting a safe, sexy tan this summer. 1Clarins Soothing After Sun B...