Sun Bum
Tanning Oil SPF 15
SPF 15 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.
Homosalate 15% + octinoxate 7.5% + retinyl palmitate (photo-concern) + fragrance + many botanicals/citrus extracts. Tanning oil category itself is health-negative.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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32.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1556 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Homosalate 15% + octinoxate 7.5% + retinyl palmitate (photo-concern) + fragrance + many botanicals/citrus extracts. Tanning oil category itself is health-negative.
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.
Mineral
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.
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 low-SPF tanning oil layering avobenzone, homosalate 15%, octinoxate 7.5%, and octisalate over an oil-and-silicone base with retinyl palmitate, fragrance, and citrus extracts. SPF 15 is insufficient daily protection, and the category itself is built around encouraging tanning.
Pros
- Alcohol-free oil base feels emollient and conditioning
- Cocoa butter and caprylic/capric triglyceride add skin-feel and slip
- Includes antioxidants vitamin E and ascorbic acid
- Lightweight oil texture spreads easily on body skin
Cons
- SPF 15 is too low for meaningful UV protection
- Homosalate at 15% maxes the US allowance and octinoxate adds load
- Retinyl palmitate plus sun exposure raises photo-safety concerns
- Added fragrance and citrus extracts increase sensitization risk
Who it's for: Best avoided as a primary sunscreen; the SPF is too low and the formula is built to encourage tanning rather than meaningfully shield skin.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 35 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 4 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1
Avobenzone 2.00%, Homosalate 15.00%, Octinoxate 7.50%, Octisalate Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Ascorbic Acid· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Cetyl Alcohol· Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Cyclohexasiloxane·Cyclopentasiloxane·Diisobutyl Adipate·Dimethicone·Equisetum Arvense Extract·Ethylhexyl Palmitate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract·Hydrated Silica·Isostearyl Linoleate·Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract·Mineral Oils·Panax Ginseng Root Extract·Peg-8·Polysorbate 80·Propylene Glycol·Punica Granatum Extract·Retinyl Palmitate· Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Salix Alba Bark Extract· Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Sodium Saccharin·Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter·Tocopheryl Acetate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone 2.00%, Homosalate 15.00%, Octinoxate 7.50%, Octisalate LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
10 Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
11 Citrus Limon Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
18 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.
30 Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
32 Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.