Sun Bum
Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion
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.
Homosalate 15%, fragrance, phenoxyethanol; no MI here. Heavy filter load but no isothiazolinone. Average wear.
◐ 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).
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1487 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Homosalate 15%, fragrance, phenoxyethanol; no MI here. Heavy filter load but no isothiazolinone. Average wear.
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 heavier lotion at homosalate 15% with avobenzone, octisalate, and octocrylene; phenoxyethanol replaces methylisothiazolinone here. Fragrance and the elevated homosalate load remain the main trade-offs for the higher SPF.
Pros
- No methylisothiazolinone, unlike the SPF 30 and 50 lotions
- Higher labeled SPF for prolonged sun exposure
- Free of denatured alcohol
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizate adds mild soothing
Cons
- Homosalate at 15% is the brand's highest endocrine-load tier
- Fragrance is a common sensitizer
- Legacy filter set without Tinosorb-tier UVA boosters
- BHT may flag for shoppers avoiding it
Who it's for: Long-exposure outdoor users who want a higher SPF number and prefer phenoxyethanol over isothiazolinone preservation.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 25 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 1
Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Water·Cetyl Palmitate·Hydrated Silica·Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer·Caprylyl Methicone·Styrene Acrylates Copolymer·Cetyl Dimethicone·Glyceryl Stearate·Peg-100 Stearate·Polyester-8·Trideceth-6·Dimethicone·Ethylhexyl Stearate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Phenoxyethanol·Dimethyl Capramide·Sodium Polyacrylate·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Xanthan Gum· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Tocopheryl Acetate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
11 Polyester-8
15 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.