Sun Bum Mineral Non-Tinted Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Sun Bum Mineral Non-Tinted Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 is a pure mineral sunscreen using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It has a balanced finish, stays lightweight, and is low on white cast, which is uncommon for an all-mineral formula, and it generally does not sting with low pore-clogging risk. Protection is rated good. At 82.3/100 it is one of the stronger mineral picks in this group and a good fit for sensitive, breakout-prone skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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White cast
Low
69
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Zinc Oxide, 2.4% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 5.3% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β3 Pure mineral formula (7.7% total declared)
- +5.6 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Heavy feel
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 2.4% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 5.3% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +7 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β17 Isopropyl Myristate at #4, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- β24 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Myristate)
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica Silylate)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica Silylate)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 4 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Myristate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- 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 βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (16)
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 (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 5.3% declared
- β 10 5.3% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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 6 2.4% declared
- β 8 2.4% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 17 heavy comedogenic ester
- 4 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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11 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
Does Sun Bum Mineral Face Lotion leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low, which is uncommon for an all-mineral formula. It wears with a balanced, lightweight finish.
Is the Sun Bum Mineral Non-Tinted Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
It can suit breakout-prone skin well. It does not commonly sting and pore-clogging risk is rated low. With a score of 82.3/100 and good protection, it is one of the stronger mineral picks here.