How Klarina And Tomorrow Lab Are Making Sunscreen Application A Stress-Free Routine For Parents And Kids

If there’s one thing parents can relate to, it’s the struggle of trying to get sunscreen on those kiddos on a hot summer day. Squirmy bodies, messy hands, and the nagging sense that you’ve missed a spot. For years, parents like Klarina’s founder, Hannah, tried every product and trick in the book, only to deal with the same frustrations. She started wondering, what if the problem isn’t the parents or even the sunscreen itself? What if the issue lies in how it’s applied?

“This Is Not Working”

Hannah remembers the exact point when she realized something had to change.

“After years of trying different formats, products, and ‘hacks,’ it became clear I wasn’t the only one struggling with applying mineral sunscreen to my kids,” she says. “I kept seeing the same scene: kids wriggling away, parents with sunscreen all over their hands, and lots of uneven coverage and missed spots.”

She realized that parents weren’t failing at sunscreen… the product market was failing them. Sticks felt too hard for delicate skin, brush-on powders made it impossible to tell whether coverage was even, and you couldn’t tell how precise aerosol sprays were. “Something as important and routine as sunscreen shouldn’t feel so hard. Families deserve better,” Hannah emphasizes.

A Solution Designed For Real Life

That’s where Klarina comes in. Instead of treating packaging as an afterthought, the team made it the heart of their product design. From day one, their goal was to improve the real-world experience of using mineral sunscreen.

“Even the best formula won’t be used correctly or consistently if applying it feels frustrating or unpleasant,” Hannah explains. “Our mission wasn’t just to create a better sunscreen… it was to make applying it something families could actually look forward to.”

So they combined a fast-blending, sheer mineral SPF 50 lotion with an airless pump bottle for one-handed dispensing from any angle. The real innovation, though, was the built-in, cushiony-soft foam blender, specially shaped and easily replaceable. This unique applicator lets parents (or even kids) apply sunscreen precisely, without ever getting it on their hands. No more missed spots, messy hands, or sensory meltdowns.

A Surprising Win… Kids Actually Like Using It

If you’re skeptical that kids might enjoy sunscreen time, you’re not alone. Klarina’s team was surprised, too. “Parents of children as young as five told us their kids enjoyed blending the sunscreen in themselves, and were able to do it pretty well. A major win-win,” Hannah shares.

Klarina was intentionally designed to feel gentle on sensitive faces and make the experience more pleasant, but the positive impact on kids’ emotions and behaviors was unexpected.

Tomorrow Lab’s Perspective

Klarina didn’t do it alone. They partnered with Tomorrow Lab, a product design studio known for turning fresh ideas into reality. When Klarina came to Tomorrow Lab, the goal was apparent. Create a tool that makes sunscreen application straightforward and stress-free.

“We knew we wanted to make a package that was really a beautiful, simple tool,” the Tomorrow Lab team explains. “Hannah had already demonstrated that a makeup sponge could make challenging mineral sunscreens gentle and easy to apply. Our job was to combine that innovation into a single package that would be balanced, easy to use, and intuitive.”

One of their biggest design challenges was making sure the device felt comfortable and natural in parents’ hands. Every component’s position was carefully considered to prevent fumbling. The button can be pressed easily with the thumb or forefinger, the weight is balanced on top of the hand, and the blender is positioned like a brush for easy, precise application.

Special attention was paid to the sponge itself: every surface was designed to help parents achieve perfect, even coverage. Especially on tricky spots like the nose and hairline. This not only makes the process more comfortable for parent and child, but also ensures better sun protection.

Changing the Routine, One Application At A Time

With Klarina, sunscreen is no longer a dreaded chore. Instead, it’s a moment of connection, independence, and self-care that parents and kids can actually enjoy together. The combination of gentle mineral SPF and innovative packaging removes the biggest barriers to a healthy sun protection habit for kids.

The best part is that parents aren’t just seeing fewer meltdowns. They’re seeing their kids take pride in protecting their own skin. And that, Klarina and Tomorrow Lab agree, is a win worth celebrating every sunny day.

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