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Sun Bum
Original Face and Body Stick SPF 40
SPF 40 Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Lower homosalate (3.5%) than line average and no alcohol, but fragranced. Stick texture drags; reasonable mid-tier chemical option.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
55.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1463 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Lower homosalate (3.5%) than line average and no alcohol, but fragranced. Stick texture drags; reasonable mid-tier chemical option.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A stick using the legacy avobenzone, homosalate (3.5%), octisalate, octocrylene combination with homosalate notably lower than the brand's lotions. Fragranced and wax-stiff so it can drag, but no denatured alcohol and a relatively short, simple base.
Pros
- Homosalate at 3.5% is lower than the brand's lotion range
- Free of denatured alcohol
- Stick format is convenient for spot reapplication
- Tocopheryl acetate and pongamia extract add antioxidants
Cons
- Contains fragrance, a common sensitizer
- Legacy filter set without Tinosorb- or Uvinul-tier UVA
- Wax stick can drag on skin and pill under makeup
Who it's for: Travelers wanting a portable chemical stick SPF 40 who tolerate fragrance and don't need the newest UVA filters.
01 Score breakdown
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.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Stick
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) 17 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Avobenzone 2.5%, Homosalate 3.5%, Octisalate 2.5%, Octocrylene Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Water·Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes·Sodium Stearate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Euphorbia Cerifera Cera·Propanediol·Sorbitan Olivate·Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Phenoxyethanol·Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract·Tocopheryl Acetate·Ci 19140
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone 2.5%, Homosalate 3.5%, Octisalate 2.5%, Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
11 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.