Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sheer Sunscreen Face Lotion
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sheer Sunscreen Face Lotion is a pure mineral lotion that relies on zinc oxide. It wears matte and lightweight, with a medium chance of some white cast, which is typical of zinc formulas. It does not sting and is low for pore-clogging, so it is generally friendly to sensitive and breakout-prone skin. The score of 72 reflects moderate protection at SPF 30, making it a reasonable mineral option for everyday use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
42
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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White cast
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β42 Zinc Oxide, 19.2% declared
- β15 Pure mineral formula (19.2% total declared)
- +5.7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +3.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide, 19.2% declared
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Fungal acne
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- β23 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate)
- +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #2, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Hydrated Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Hydrated Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (21)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 42 19.2% declared
- β 30 19.2% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 β nourishing light emollient
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Botanical extract
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
Does Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 leave a white cast?
There is a medium chance of some white cast, which is typical of zinc oxide formulas. It is sheer but may need extra blending on deeper skin tones.
Is the Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sheer Sunscreen Face Lotion mineral or chemical?
It is mineral. The only UV filter is zinc oxide, making it a pure physical sunscreen.
Is Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 a good sunscreen?
It scores 72 out of 100 with moderate protection. It wears matte and lightweight and is gentle on sensitive and breakout-prone skin, making it a reasonable everyday mineral option.