Our hydrating, water-based formula glides on smooth and clear—with a cooling feel. Stick with us for the most effortless, on-the-go SPF 40 protection that is both a face sunscreen and a body sunscreen. Plus, it’s water resistant.
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Apply our Daily 50 Body Lotion liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply body sunscreen every 80 minutes and more frequently after swimming/sweating, and excessive towel drying. We love incorporating this as the last step in our morning skincare routine.
Shake well before use. Apply our Daily 50 Face Lotion liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply face sunscreen every 80 minutes and more frequently after swimming/sweating, and excessive towel drying. We love incorporating this as the last step in our morning skincare routine.
Shake well before use. Apply our Daily Glow Lotion liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every 80 minutes and more frequently after swimming/sweating, and excessive towel drying. We love incorporating this as the last step in our morning skincare routine.
Shake well before use. Apply our Daily 50 Face Gel liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every 80 minutes and more frequently after swimming/sweating, and excessive towel drying. We love incorporating this as the last step in our morning skincare routine.
It’s the stuff we use every day. It’s the sunscreen formula that started it all. People say it smells like summer®. We like that.
The sunscreen formula that started it all
Helps shield against harmful UVA/UVB rays
Stays on through sweat and water for up to 80 minutes
The SPF (Sun Protection Factor) on a bottle of sunscreen indicates the level of protection we're getting from the sun's UVB rays—which are the sun rays most commonly responsible for sunburns and skin cancer.
SPF, which stands for Sun Protection Factor, has been used for decades to determine the level of protection someone can expect from the sunscreen they use. It can often vary from person to person given multiple factors such as testing methods and environmental factors. In addition, everyone’s skin is different, which can also affect what kind of SPF is best suited to fit their individual needs.
A common misperception is that the SPF number on a bottle signifies the amount of time you can spend in the sun without getting burned (30 minutes for SPF 30, 50 minutes for SPF 50 etc.) This is not accurate. In fact, the SPF rating system is far more complex and based on the degree to which a certain formula protects against the sun’s harmful UVB rays over a certain period of time. For example, a sunscreen with a rating of SPF 30 allows only 3 photons per 100 to penetrate the skin, meaning it shields approximately 97% of the sun’s harmful UVB rays. This roughly translates to 30 times the protection you’d have versus using no sunscreen at all. This extends to SPF 50 (98% or 50 times the protection) and SPF 70 (98.5% or 70 times the protection). The length of time that a sunscreen will protect you from sunburn will vary based on the UV index at the time as well as other factors.
At Sun Bum, we like to think we make sun care products for everyone. So, whether your SPF preference is 30 or 50, mineral or non-mineral, lotion or spray, you can stay protected from the sun’s harmful rays. As noted by the Skin Cancer Foundation, “The best sunscreen is the one you’ll use.”
Global SPF assessment standards have been updated several times over the years, with the most recent update in 2019. The purpose of these updates—which were led by regional regulators and groups such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)—was to reduce the variability of SPF assessments. Currently, even the globally recognized “gold standard” SPF test — the in-vivo test known as SPF ISO-24444 — is subject to considerable variability due to the inherent human biases built into the testing process (Ruvolo, Yousefian,International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Dec. 2025). Because of this, there is an increasing call for governments and regulators to update the testing protocols and standards they recommend for manufacturers to follow — for example, using the HDRS-ISO 23698 test: an in vivo/in vitro hybrid that addresses some of the more subjective factors common with in-vivo only testing. (Ruvolo, Yousefian,International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Dec. 2025).
Avoid making a rookie mistake! Reapply every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating and toweling off.
Yup, 90% of UV rays still find their way through clouds, which means you can still get fried.
We know it’s tough, but try to limit sun exposure when the sun’s rays are most intense (10am to 4pm).
Yep. Reflections off water and snow can increase sun exposure by up to 50%. Keep that in mind when you’re surfing or on the slopes.
Keep newborns out of direct sunlight and always cover them with shade. Check with your pediatrician, before applying sunscreen to children under 6 months.
Overall rating: 4.8421054 / 5 from 38 reviews.
The Original Face and Body Stick 40 offers a hydrating, water-based formula that glides on smoothly and provides a cooling feel. Customers appreciate its pleasant smell and highly regard its effectiveness as a sunscreen, making it suitable for both face and body use.
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"Great sunscreen! I use this on my face daily now and can tell a huge difference in how soft it makes my skin feel. Also, it does not break my skin out so that’s a huge plus! Love the smell. 🍌☀️"
"I travel a ton and this has been a life saver. Rather than trying to buy expensive hotel or airport sunscreen I can toss this in my backpack or purse. It isn't greasy, smells great and has great coverage & protection"
"I love the convenience of the stick on the go! The formula does not make me break out. Its convenient for all skin types."
"Sun Bum face and body stick is easy to carry while hiking and very effective. Thanks"
"We are currently on our 3rd stick of this. The cooling feeling when you put it on your face in 90 degree qeather, with the salt air blowing on you, could cure every ounce of stress in your life. It smells like paradise and crystal clear blue waters of the carribean. We will continue to buy this product for life. Please dont ever get rid of this. Maybe make it giant so we don't run out so fast."
"A great little travel stick to keep in your purse/car/bike bag. Smells nice, doesn't get in your eyes if you sweat."
"Love this sunscreen. Smells so good and keeps me from burning."
"My favorite sunscreen ever! Easy to apply as a stick and doesn’t make my face oily, shiny, white or anything"
"Great stuff"
"Wonderful sunscreen that smells great and is easy to travel with!"
