Our tried-and-true Original Face Stick, now in an FSC certified paper tube and with SPF 50 Broad Spectrum Protection. Made for those of us who want a little more protection when we're on the go & doin' our thing.
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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: 4.125 / 5 from 16 reviews.
Review topics: ["packaging","stick","formula","smells","sunscreen"].
"I love that this products formula is gentle on my sensitive skin. Long lasting, like I usually only need to apply twice over my day. It comes in a nice paper tube and cardboard packaging so I can recycle. And it smells great which is always a plus!"
"Bought this to put on my tattoos when I’m out in the sun to keep them vibrant. Super easy application, amazing smell, couldn’t ask for more! As an Earth Day baby, I love the sustainable packaging 💛"
"I am a surfer and this is THE ONLY facial sunblock that does not run into my eyes! (I have tried them all!) It stays on, works and does not burn my eyes (and this is during minimum two hour ocean sessions) Please don't ever change the formula or discontinue it🙏🤣"
"The ingredients on the site did not say beeswax so I was very disappointed to get the product and see that it indeed contains beeswax. I would not have purchased if I had known. I went back online to ensure it wasn't an oversight on my part then reached out to Sun Bum so they could be sure to update their website but no one got back to me. Kind of disappointed in a company that I generally like."
"It’s soft and well made. Great!"
"This is a really good face-stick for reapplying sunscreen after water, or as a second form of protection. It did not irritate my face or cause acne. However, for this to provide proper protection, you have to be liberal with it as you can’t just swipe it across the cheek and blend it."
"Love this! Same great classic smell- its a little thicker than some of the other stick but honestly I've been loving using it on the back of my hands when I'm driving. It's no fuss, doesn't make a mess, and stays where I put it :) thank you!"
"Great stuff! Easy to apply"
"Love love love this product Goes on smooth silky easily not greasy. I played by the lake all day with my best friend (yellow Lab) Kuma it was her first swim of the season. I was protected and sunburn free at the end of a great Saturday. When will SunBum have products for our fur babies"
"This stick is a bit greasier than your 30 SPF stick. Also, when you sent me the item it was sent in a rather large box with packaging’. That to me seems absurdly wasteful."
