Sun Bum skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

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

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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.

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.

Sun Bum sunscreens

Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 SAR 193.31

Questions and answers

Is Sun Bum worth it?

Sun Bum is worth it for dry skin, where Lovi rates the Sun Bum-focused routine Superior. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are Sun Bum's best products?

Sun Bum's Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 is featured on this page, and Lovi rates it Superior for dry and dry sensitive skin. The brand also fits dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin best with its routines.

Which Sun Bum sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 is the best Sun Bum sunscreen for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates it High for sensitive skin.

Does Sun Bum cause breakouts?

Sun Bum is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Sun Bum products on this page are rated High for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Sun Bum-focused routine Superior 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 feature key ingredients like zinc oxide, tocopherol, coconut oil, and shea butter. Lovi rates the Sun Bum-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

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How do I build a Sun Bum skincare routine?

To build a Sun Bum skincare routine, apply the Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50, which Lovi rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Sun Bum product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

Sun Bum is sold at stores in Saudi Arabia, with prices on this page ranging from SAR 193.31.

What are good alternatives to Sun Bum?

Good alternatives to Sun Bum include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi.

Sun Bum vs CeraVe: which is better?

Sun Bum and CeraVe both rate as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Sun Bum-focused routine slightly higher than the CeraVe routine across these skin types.

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.

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Is Sun Bum cruelty-free?

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

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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
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
Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach
Zinc oxide · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025
Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects
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
Zinc oxide · Biomedicines, 2025

1 more study

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
Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

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Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.

Nadia Kapleva, MS

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
Alexey Shagraev, PhD

Co-founder, CEO and CTO

PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist