We believe that "Sun Bum - SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion & SPF 50 Clear Zinc Oxide" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

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

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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 10%

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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?

Sun Bum SPF 70 Premium Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion will protect you from harmful UVA/UVB rays while enriching your skin with vitamin 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.

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).

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.7% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sun Bum SPF 70 Premium Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion will protect you from harmful UVA/UVB rays while enriching your skin with vitamin 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, dimethicone.

beeswax 5.1% - 6.3%

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

cetyl dimethicone 1.8% - 2.1%

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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

dimethicone 1% - 1.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Key Actives

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.7% - 1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.35% - 0.65%

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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parfum 0.55% - 0.85%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

methylisothiazolinone 0.00075% - 0.0015%

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A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 0.55% - 0.8%

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% - 0.65%

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

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Water, Beeswax, Hydrated silica, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Caprylyl methicone, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Cetyl dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Polyester-8, Bht, Dimethicone, Dimethyl capramide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Methylisothiazolinone, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Sodium polyacrylate, Trideceth-6, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, 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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WIMJ similarity score		43%	41%	40%	40%	40%	40%	39%	39%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 70	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 100	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	beeswax beeswax +15 more	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate hydrolyzed jojoba esters +1 more	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour benzophenone-3	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: tocopherol	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine drometrizole trisiloxane +2 more	Common: glycerin butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: panthenol camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more	Common: beeswax beeswax +6 more Other: tocopherol tocopherol	Common: hydrated silica zinc oxide +5 more Other: niacinamide ascorbic acid +12 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate Has skin benefit? +14 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +49 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +33 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +46 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +50 more

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Sun Bum SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion & 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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