We believe that "Sun Bum - SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray & SPF 50 Clear Zinc Oxide" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, homosalate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 3.75%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

zinc oxide 7%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 Sun Bum SPF 30 Premium Moisturizing Sunscreen Spray will protect you from harmful UVA/UVB rays while enriching your skin with itamin E, an antioxidant that helps to neutralize free radicals, which are the main cause of premature skin aging.

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This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

tocopherol 1.5% - 2.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 Sun Bum SPF 30 Premium Moisturizing Sunscreen Spray will protect you from harmful UVA/UVB rays while enriching your skin with itamin E, an antioxidant that helps to neutralize free radicals, which are the main cause of premature skin aging.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, cetyl dimethicone.

beeswax 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

glycerin 0.5% - 1.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

cetyl dimethicone 0.5% - 1.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

tocopherol 1.5% - 2.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

tocopheryl acetate 0.2% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 1.5% - 2.3%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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alcohol denat. 24% - 35%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

parfum 1.8% - 2.8%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 10%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

alcohol denat. 24% - 35%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Alcohol denat., Acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Parfum, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Diisopropyl adipate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl dimethicone, Hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrated silica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyethylene, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Beeswax, Cyclohexasiloxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium chloride, Dmdm hydantoin, Parfum, Zinc oxide

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SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 70	SPF 50
Key ingredients	beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +10 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine	Common: glycerin butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine drometrizole trisiloxane +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +3 more Other: ferulic acid panthenol +1 more	Common: glycerin butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +6 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +12 more	rosa moschata seed oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +14 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +13 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +15 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +21 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +12 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +15 more

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Sun Bum SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray & SPF 50 Clear Zinc Oxide

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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