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Sun Bum
Face Lotion SPF 50
SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Avobenzone/homosalate/octisalate/octocrylene stack with methylisothiazolinone (notable allergen) and polyaminopropyl biguanide; sensitivity risk.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
57.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1413 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Avobenzone/homosalate/octisalate/octocrylene stack with methylisothiazolinone (notable allergen) and polyaminopropyl biguanide; sensitivity risk.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A chemical SPF 50 face lotion using avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene on a silicone-blurring base with trimethylsiloxysilicate for grip. Methylisothiazolinone and polyaminopropyl biguanide in the preservative system are notable allergens for reactive skin.
Pros
- Lightweight silicone-blurring base suited under makeup
- Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate aids wear time and grip
- Tocopheryl acetate antioxidant included
Cons
- Contains methylisothiazolinone, a well-documented contact allergen
- Polyaminopropyl biguanide adds further sensitization risk
- Homosalate present alongside three other organic filters
- PEG-100 stearate and BHT may concern minimalist buyers
Who it's for: Non-reactive skin types wanting an invisible SPF 50 under makeup who are not avoiding MIT or homosalate.
01 Score breakdown
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
Finish How the formula looks on skin 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' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 24 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 1
Avobenzone - 3.00%, Homosalate - 10.00%, Octisalate - 5.00%, 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·Tocopheryl Acetate· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Glyceryl Stearate·Peg-100 Stearate·Ethylhexyl Stearate·Behenyl Alcohol·Caprylyl Methicone·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Dimethyl Capramide·Sodium Polyacrylate·Xanthan Gum·Trideceth-6·Disodium Edta· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyaminopropyl Biguanide·Methylisothiazolinone
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone - 3.00%, Homosalate - 10.00%, Octisalate - 5.00%, Octocrylene - LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
08 Polyester-8