ULTRASUN AND SKINSENSE TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE PRE-SUMMER SPF & SKINCARE POP-UP AT BLUEWATER

by | May 8, 2025 | Bluewater

The best-selling sun protection and targeted skincare brands’ store opens 8th May 2025.

Lamellar-based UV protection brand Ultrasun and advanced skincare brand SkinSense are teaming up for a unique pop-up store at Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre, running from May 8th to June 8th.

The month-long event will offer shoppers an immersive experience to discover the best SPF and skincare options tailored to their individual needs.

Highlights of the store include:

  • Expert UV and skincare advice from beauty entrepreneur Abi Cleeve and her knowledgeable team
  • Dedicated discovery zones to explore popular products and best-sellers
  • In-store VISIA skin scanning for personalised analysis, addressing concerns such as sun damage and dehydration
  • Exclusive pop-up offers and gifts with purchase throughout the event.

James Waugh, Centre Director at Bluewater Shopping Centre, commented: “We’re excited to announce that SkinSense and Ultrasun will be opening a month-long pop-up next month.

“We are proud to offer brands like SkinSense and Ultrasun the opportunity to open their first ever physical store here at Bluewater. The pop-up will be a great addition to our retail lineup, giving guests access to expert advice and high-quality products in a dynamic and interactive environment. We want to congratulate the team at SkinSense and Ultrasun again for their win and we encourage guests to come down and learn more about how to protect their skin, particularly as we head into the summer months.”

Abi Cleeve, MD of Ultrasun UK and Founder of SkinSense, shared: “We’re thrilled to connect with both new and loyal customers, offering expert guidance on sun protection for the whole family, as well as recommending skincare solutions that are right for each individual. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know what you really need – and just as importantly, what you don’t! We’re excited to welcome visitors for a personalised face scan and give them the chance to explore

and try out all our products, plus enjoy some great offers.”

With over 30 years of expertise, Ultrasun has built a reputation for providing superior UVA and UVB protection through its innovative lamellar formula, which delivers UV filters below the skin’s surface for longer-lasting, non-greasy protection. Abi Cleeve has been a passionate advocate for raising awareness about UV damage prevention.

Through the same cutting-edge lamellar technology, Abi founded SkinSense, offering ahigh-performance skincare range designed to deliver potent, stable active ingredients that address the most common skincare concerns.

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