Sun Bum
Face Lotion SPF 50
SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Avobenzone/homosalate/octisalate/octocrylene stack with methylisothiazolinone (notable allergen) and polyaminopropyl biguanide; sensitivity risk.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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57.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1413 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Avobenzone/homosalate/octisalate/octocrylene stack with methylisothiazolinone (notable allergen) and polyaminopropyl biguanide; sensitivity risk.
01 The score breakdown
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
A chemical SPF 50 face lotion using avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene on a silicone-blurring base with trimethylsiloxysilicate for grip. Methylisothiazolinone and polyaminopropyl biguanide in the preservative system are notable allergens for reactive skin.
Pros
- Lightweight silicone-blurring base suited under makeup
- Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate aids wear time and grip
- Tocopheryl acetate antioxidant included
Cons
- Contains methylisothiazolinone, a well-documented contact allergen
- Polyaminopropyl biguanide adds further sensitization risk
- Homosalate present alongside three other organic filters
- PEG-100 stearate and BHT may concern minimalist buyers
Who it's for: Non-reactive skin types wanting an invisible SPF 50 under makeup who are not avoiding MIT or homosalate.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 24 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 1
Avobenzone - 3.00%, Homosalate - 10.00%, Octisalate - 5.00%, Octocrylene - Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Water· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Hydrated Silica·Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer·Styrene Acrylates Copolymer·Dimethicone·Polyester-8·Tocopheryl Acetate· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Glyceryl Stearate·Peg-100 Stearate·Ethylhexyl Stearate·Behenyl Alcohol·Caprylyl Methicone·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Dimethyl Capramide·Sodium Polyacrylate·Xanthan Gum·Trideceth-6·Disodium Edta· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyaminopropyl Biguanide·Methylisothiazolinone
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone - 3.00%, Homosalate - 10.00%, Octisalate - 5.00%, Octocrylene - LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
08 Polyester-8