Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick

We assess that "Sun Bum - Sunscreen Face Stick" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 2.30% - 3.40%, octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. 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 our users say

• As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
• As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it does not sting eyes.

Price

The product retails at around 14.12CA$ in Canada, for 15.44A$ in Australia, for 9.99$ in the United States and from 11.99£ up to 14.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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