Sun Bum SPF 50 Face Sunscreen 1 oz
- SPF 50, listed as broad spectrum
- Water resistant, level as listed
- 1 oz travel size
- Zinc oxide formula, without octinoxate and oxybenzone
- Paraben free and cruelty free
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A travel-size facial sunscreen for outdoor days that skips octinoxate and oxybenzone. The listing does not state a water resistance duration, so reapply on a schedule you set.
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ASIN: B004YASBDKCategory: Sunscreens
Overview
Outdoor wearers get a small tube of facial sunscreen from Sun Bum, formulated with zinc oxide and vitamin E and sold as a travel size. The lotion is clear, scented with the brand's summer fragrance, and written up as compliant with the Hawaii reef rules.
A face-specific sunscreen in a pocket-size format is the reason to look at this one, and leaving out octinoxate and oxybenzone matters to anyone watching reef rules. The limit is the quantity, since a single small tube covers few full-face applications. No water resistance duration is given either.
Who it's for
Travelers and day-trippers who want a dedicated face lotion in a carry-on friendly size, with a scent that is deliberately summery. Anyone who wants a fragrance-free formula or enough product for daily full-body use should choose a larger, unscented bottle.
Pros and cons
- Zinc oxide and vitamin E formula
- Free of octinoxate and oxybenzone
- Travel size for bags
- Paraben free and cruelty free
- Scented, not fragrance free
- Small quantity for frequent use
- Water resistance duration not listed
Performance notes
Protection depends on an even layer and on reapplying after sweating or swimming, since the listing gives only a general water resistant label and no minute rating. Zinc oxide works as a physical filter on the skin surface, and the lotion form spreads across the face rather than needing a spray pattern.
Specifications
| Brand | Sun Bum |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item dimensions | 4 x 6 x 2 inches |
| Item Weight | 1 Ounceslower than 90% of 120 sunscreens |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 1 fluid ouncelower than 88% of 98 sunscreens |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Clear |
| Material Features | Cruelty Free |
| Material Type Free | Paraben Free |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 1-oz Sunscreen |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Ounce |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Contact manufacturer for warranty |
| Other details | |
| Sun Protection Factor | 50 |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Skin Type | Normal |
| Target Use Body Part | Skin |
| Item Form | Lotion |
| Skin Tone | All |
| Scent Name | Smells Like Summer |
| Active Ingredients | Homosalate |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoors |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply Sun Bum SPF 50 Face Cream?
The listing gives no application directions, so follow the tube label. As a lotion it is applied to the face before outdoor exposure, then reapplied after sweating or swimming.
Does Sun Bum SPF 50 Face Cream contain octinoxate or oxybenzone?
No. The title states it is made without octinoxate and oxybenzone and is Hawaii 104 Act compliant.
Is this Sun Bum face cream a full-size bottle?
No, it is the 1 oz travel size, so it suits trips rather than daily full-body use.
Which skin types is it listed for?
The listing names normal skin and all skin tones, and the age range is adult.