Sun Bum
Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30
SPF 30 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Mineral lip balm with botanical oils and flavor; soybean/almond can sensitize. Comfortable wear, minor white tint on lips.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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67.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1027 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral lip balm with botanical oils and flavor; soybean/almond can sensitize. Comfortable wear, minor white tint on lips.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
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.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
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.
No
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 zinc oxide lip balm in a wax-and-oil base with shea, jojoba, and almond oils. Aroma is listed, so it is scented, and almond plus soybean oils may bother those with relevant allergies. Cushioned wear with a slight white cast on lips.
Pros
- Zinc oxide as the sole UV filter, broad UVA coverage
- Shea, jojoba, and argan oils condition the lip surface
- Bisabolol and tocopherol add soothing antioxidants
- Free of denatured alcohol
Cons
- Contains aroma; not for fragrance-sensitive lips
- Almond and soybean oils may trigger relevant nut and soy allergies
- Visible white cast typical of mineral lip formulas
Who it's for: Lip-balm wearers who want a mineral SPF 30 in an oil-rich base and tolerate flavored balms plus tree-nut-derived oils.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 20 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil·Cera Alba·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter·Euphorbia Cerifera Cera· Aroma Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Tocopheryl Acetate·Copernicia Cerifera Wax· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Glycine Soja Oil·Glyceryl Caprylate·Bisabolol·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Isostearic Acid·Lecithin·Glyceryl Undecylenate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
07 Aroma ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.