# Sun Bum skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/sun-bum

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada.

Sun Bum is an American skincare brand founded in 2010 and owned by S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. since 2019.

[prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sc-johnson-signs-agreement-to-acquire-sun-bum-300867839.html) [glossy.co](https://www.glossy.co/beauty/whats-behind-sc-johnsons-beauty-acquisitions/) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/sc-johnson-to-acquire-sun-bum) [sunbum.com](https://www.sunbum.com/pages/about-us)

Sun Bum is widely loved for its reliable sunscreens and carefully crafted formulas. Its products suit normal, dry, and combination skin types best. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50. The brand prioritizes dependable sun protection to keep skin safe during outdoor activities.

- [Cruelty-free · PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/sun-bum/)
- [Cruelty-free · Leaping Bunny](https://www.leapingbunny.org/brand/sun-bum)

This page covers some of the most popular Sun Bum products; for the whole Sun Bum range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg1e9da2ae9d).

### Sun Bum sunscreens

#### Sunscreens

- [Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/sun-bum/mineral-sunscreen-lotion-spf-50/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$22.79 at Shoppers Drug Mart](https://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/sun-bum-spf-50-moisturizing-sunscreen-lotion/p/XG73?variantCode=871760000629)

## Questions and answers

### Is Sun Bum worth it?

Sun Bum is worth it for dry skin, as Lovi rates Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Superior for dry skin. Every Sun Bum product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are Sun Bum's best products?

Sun Bum features Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 on this page, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin and dry sensitive skin. The brand also fits dry skin best with its Sun Bum-focused routine.

### Which Sun Bum sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 is the best choice among the Sun Bum products on this page for sensitive skin. Lovi rates this sunscreen High for sensitive skin.

### Does Sun Bum cause breakouts?

Sun Bum is unlikely to cause breakouts because its products are lightweight and the Sun Bum products on this page are fragrance-free. Lovi rates Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 High for acne-prone skin.

### Is Sun Bum fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Sun Bum products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are the key ingredients in Sun Bum products?

Sun Bum products rely on [zinc oxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/zinc-oxide) for sun protection, alongside soothing ingredients like [coconut oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/coconut-oil) and [shea butter](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/shea-butter). [Vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-e) helps protect the skin from environmental stressors.

[Journal of Controlled Release, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/)

### How do I build a Sun Bum skincare routine?

To build a Sun Bum skincare routine, apply the Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 daily to protect your face and body. Lovi rates the Sun Bum-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

### Where can I buy Sun Bum, and how much does it cost?

Sun Bum is sold in Canadian stores, and prices on this page range from CA$22.79 to CA$22.79.

### What are good alternatives to Sun Bum?

Good alternatives to Sun Bum include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. For dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, CeraVe offers a strong alternative with a Superior fit.

### Sun Bum vs CeraVe: which is better?

Sun Bum and CeraVe both work well for everyday skin care, but Sun Bum routines rate slightly higher across most skin types on Lovi. Lovi rates the Sun Bum-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Who owns Sun Bum, and where is it from?

Sun Bum is an American brand founded in 2010, owned by S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. since 2019.

[prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sc-johnson-signs-agreement-to-acquire-sun-bum-300867839.html) [glossy.co](https://www.glossy.co/beauty/whats-behind-sc-johnsons-beauty-acquisitions/) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/sc-johnson-to-acquire-sun-bum) [sunbum.com](https://www.sunbum.com/pages/about-us)

### Is Sun Bum cruelty-free?

Yes: Leaping Bunny and PETA list Sun Bum as cruelty-free.

[PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/sun-bum/) [Leaping Bunny](https://www.leapingbunny.org/brand/sun-bum)

## Research behind Sun Bum's key ingredients

- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) Zinc oxide · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025
- [Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20642768/) Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010
- [Topical Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Formulations for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Early-Phase Clinical Evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41007718/) Zinc oxide · Biomedicines, 2025
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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