# Sun Bum skincare

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

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

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=pgde1e76c791).

### Sun Bum sunscreens

#### Sunscreens

- [Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/sun-bum/mineral-sunscreen-lotion-spf-50/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [£18.59 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072KGPSYP?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Is Sun Bum worth it?

Sun Bum may be worth it for shoppers seeking effective sun protection, as Lovi rates Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Superior for dry skin. Additionally, the Sun Bum products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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

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

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

Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 is the best Sun Bum sunscreen on this page for sensitive skin. Lovi rates this sunscreen High for sensitive skin, and every Sun Bum product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Does Sun Bum cause breakouts?

Sun Bum is unlikely to cause breakouts because its mineral sunscreen lotion is rated High for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Sun Bum-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

[Journal of Controlled Release, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) [Biomedicines, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41007718/)

### Is Sun Bum fragrance-free?

Yes, every product on 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 on this page include [Zinc Oxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/zinc-oxide) as a key ingredient, which helps with acne-prone skin.

[Journal of Controlled Release, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) [Biomedicines, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41007718/)

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

To build a Sun Bum skincare routine, apply Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 as the key step. Lovi rates this routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, 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 products are available on Lovi from stores in the United Kingdom. Prices on the page range from £18.59 to £18.59, with most items priced within this range.

### What are good alternatives to Sun Bum?

Good alternatives to Sun Bum on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica.

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

Sun Bum is slightly better than CeraVe, as 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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