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Sun Bum
Mineral Continuous Sunscreen Spray SPF 30
SPF 30 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Mineral with botanical oils and fragrance; ZnO-only base is safer but fragrance hurts sensitive skin. Mineral spray leaves chalky cast on deeper tones.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
60.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1345 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral with botanical oils and fragrance; ZnO-only base is safer but fragrance hurts sensitive skin. Mineral spray leaves chalky cast on deeper tones.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A zinc oxide continuous spray on a sunflower- and safflower-oil base with aloe, glycerin and bisabolol, alcohol-free but fragranced. Filter chemistry is clean, but added fragrance and the mineral mist finish work against sensitive skin and deeper tones.
Pros
- Zinc oxide as the sole filter
- Alcohol-free with botanical oils and glycerin
- Aloe and bisabolol for a calming feel
- Continuous spray speeds body coverage
Cons
- Added fragrance is an unnecessary sensitizer
- Mineral spray leaves a chalky cast on deeper tones
- Spray mist carries inhalation risk near the face
- SPF 30 only, lower ceiling than other mineral options
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a fast-applying mineral body spray on lighter skin who do not need a fragrance-free formula.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Spray
Finish How the formula looks on skin 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' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 21 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Water·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Bentonite·Methyl Dihydroabietate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Microcrystalline Cellulose·Cellulose Gum·Coco-Glucoside·Caprylhydroxamic Acid·Caprylyl Glycol·Jojoba Esters·Bisabolol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
09 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.