Sun Bum
Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
SPF 30 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.
Fragrance + methylisothiazolinone (strong sensitizer) + PEG-100 stearate; homosalate 5% moderate. Cosmetically average lotion.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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45.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1542 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance + methylisothiazolinone (strong sensitizer) + PEG-100 stearate; homosalate 5% moderate. Cosmetically average lotion.
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.
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 legacy chemical lotion with avobenzone 3%, homosalate 5%, octisalate 3%, and octocrylene. Methylisothiazolinone preservation plus fragrance stack two notable sensitizers in an otherwise standard PEG-emulsified base.
Pros
- Homosalate at 5% is the lowest in the brand's lotion line
- Free of denatured alcohol
- Easy-spread, familiar lotion texture
- Tocopheryl acetate adds antioxidant support
Cons
- Methylisothiazolinone is a potent contact allergen
- Fragrance compounds risk for reactive skin
- Legacy filter set without modern UVA boosters
- PEG-100 stearate and BHT may flag for clean-formula shoppers
Who it's for: Casual outdoor users wanting affordable broad-spectrum coverage who do not react to methylisothiazolinone or fragrance.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 25 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 1
Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 5%, Octisalate 3%, 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·Caprylyl Methicone·Ethylhexyl Stearate·Trideceth-6·Glyceryl Stearate·Peg-100 Stearate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Sodium Polyacrylate·Behenyl Alcohol·Dimethyl Capramide· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Xanthan Gum·Polyaminopropyl Biguanide·Tocopheryl Acetate· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Disodium Edta·Methylisothiazolinone
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 5%, Octisalate 3%, Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
08 Polyester-8
14 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.