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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.
Tanning lotions are all about hydration—keeping your skin soft and nourished while helping you build a natural-looking glow. Tanning oils, on the other hand, are made to amplify the sun’s rays for a faster, deeper tan.
UVA/UVB protection to help prevent sunburn while tanning.
A nourishing island staple rich in essential nutrients to moisturize and protect.
A tropical extract known to help calm and comfort sensitive skin.
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: 4.287234 / 5 from 94 reviews.
SPF 15 Sunscreen Browning Lotion offers a beautiful bronze color and a great tan while protecting the skin. Customers appreciate its wonderful effect on the skin and its pleasant smell.
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"I only use this product for sun tanning now that I discovered it a few years ago. Its tje best tanning lotion that I have ever used. But I do have to say tbat the original browning lotion wIth no SPF is better. I cannot find that original product anywhere. I wish I could! Its the quickest way to a killer tanning for sure! SUN-BUM makes superior tanning products no doubt! So far, I am a solid customer!"
"Love this tanning lotion! Feels good, doesn’t smell too weird, and I didn’t burn!"
"Absolutely amazing it was wonderful on my skin and the tan that I have is a beautiful bronze color we live on a lake and also have a boat and have now switched to all of your products"
"Perfect spf. Tans skin nicely."
"Smells amazing, feels soft on my skin and has enough spf to keep me safe."
"It exploded in the box, I salvaged what I could but it dried it out a bit"
"First time to use this. The smell is a little different than the regular Sun Bum but I still like it! Another win!"
"This product is AWESOME. Absolutely love it. Vacationing in Hawaii & some asked if we live here or vacationing. Yes it does transfer some onto the towels but comes out with regular laundry soap & 1 wash. Supper moisturizing as I have very thin skin due to heart meds. I also like it has a spf 15. Definitely will be a staple for fun in the sun!!! Thx for making this great product!!!"
"Love this product. It combines the greatness of Sun Bum sunscreen with its browning lotions. Wash to apply and smells great!"
"My favorite product from Sun Bum! Smells chocolatey. Gives me color immediately. Washes off in the shower."
