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Sun Bum

Mineral Liquid Face SPF 30​

SPF 30 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Fragrance-free ZnO 19.2% with modern silicone/ester base. Cleaner than chemical lineup; some white cast expected from high zinc.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. 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).
69.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #901 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free ZnO 19.2% with modern silicone/ester base. Cleaner than chemical lineup; some white cast expected from high zinc.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A high-zinc liquid face SPF 30 on a modern silicone and ester base with hydrated silica and polymethylsilsesquioxane for a smoother finish than typical mineral creams. Fragrance-free and alcohol-free, with some residual cast expected from the high zinc load.

Pros
  • Zinc oxide as the sole filter
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Dimethicone and silica blurring for a softer-focus finish
  • Coated zinc via triethoxycaprylylsilane aids dispersion
  • Propanediol and pongamia extract for light hydration
Cons
  • High zinc load still leaves some cast on deeper tones
  • Silicone-heavy feel may not suit oil-averse users
  • SPF 30 only, no higher labeled option in this format

Who it's for: Sensitive-skinned buyers wanting a fragrance-free mineral face fluid with a smoother finish than traditional zinc creams.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 58
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 65
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 75
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
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) 21 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Water·Dimethicone· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Propanediol·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Hydrated Silica·Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate·Disteardimonium Hectorite· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Phenoxyethanol·Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract·Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Triethyl Citrate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
03 Water Water
04 Dimethicone Dimethicone
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
07 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
08 Propanediol Propanediol
09 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
10 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
11 Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
12 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
13 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
14 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
15 Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
16 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
17 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
18 Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
19 Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
20 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
21 Triethyl Citrate Triethyl Citrate