Our SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick glides on like a dream and fits easily into our pocket, bag or backpack—so we can take it with us wherever we go.
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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
An antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals and fight premature skin aging
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: 4.556213 / 5 from 169 reviews.
The Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick is praised for its great coverage, amazing scent, and light texture. Customers appreciate its easy application and strong sun protection, though some experienced mixed results on their skin.
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"This stick is perfect! It’s protected my face so well, and the size is perfect! Thanks Sun Bum for another extraordinary product, will be repurchasing when I run out!"
"was amazing, smelled perfect, the application wass absolutely perfect and it slid perfect against my skin and it smelled delicious, (I was about to take a bite. . ) when I opened the box, my reaction went to shock and I immediately took the spf out of the box and opened it and immediately applied it everywhere and omg, the smell was a 10/10 for me. overall this whole this was a good fit for me ;)"
"Very convenient to use. Not greasy at all."
"The sunscreen itself is great and smells delicious. The customer service is so great, I haven’t had many good experiences before but with SunBum I feel valued and want to buy from them again!"
"Love the ease of using this and great protection"
"Great face sunscreen! Left no marks but provided full coverage"
"I love how it doesn’t feel greasy on my skin! It works great for toddlers when they sit still lol"
"Our teen boys love these for our spring break vacays in Mexico. And with teens, it's hard enough to get them to reapply sunscreen so these make it easy!"
"This makes putting sunscreen on my kid's faces much easier. I use it on my face as well. It goes on clear and doesn't make me break out."
"What I live about this product us that it goes on easy, works well and doesn't clog my pores like regular sunscreen."
