Sun Bum SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist
Sunscreen with no fluorinated ingredient on record, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
Sun Bum Original has no PFAS statement on record for this sunscreen. Our record does not include an ingredient-level check, so look for fluorinated ingredients such as Teflon-type coating on the label.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water-resistant aerosol sunscreen with silicone and mineral UV filters
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Sun Bum SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist is made of, ingredients and materials
Sun Bum SPF 45 Face Mist uses silicone and mineral UV filters (likely zinc oxide or titanium dioxide based on "mineral" marketing), delivered as a water-resistant aerosol spray. Mineral filters sit on skin surface rather than absorbing into it, which reduces systemic exposure compared to chemical sunscreen alternatives. The silicone base improves spreadability and water resistance without requiring heavy occlusive oils.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Inhalation risk from aerosol spray
Aerosolized silicone and mineral particles from spray format carry low but non-zero inhalation risk if sprayed directly into face or in enclosed spaces. Risk is mitigated by applying to hands first or spraying onto body at distance.
Titanium dioxide or zinc oxide particle size and systemic uptake
Mineral filters in aerosol form may be nano-sized to improve skin feel; nano particles carry theoretical (not established) risk of dermal or inhalation uptake. No nanotoxicology data is on record for this product's specific particle size.
Water-resistance durability and reapplication compliance
Water-resistant sunscreens lose efficacy faster than claimed if users do not reapply; this is a user-behavior issue, not a formulation hazard, but under-reapplication increases UV exposure risk.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Fragrance allergens
No fragrance ingredient list is published on record for this product. If fragrance is present, common sunscreen fragrance allergens (limonene, linalool) are possible but not documented for this specific mist.
Propellant or solvent contamination
Aerosol propellants (typically butane, isobutane) are food-grade and regulated; no contamination incidents are on record for Sun Bum products. Silicone carrier is inert and not subject to leaching.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Sun Bum Original is a consumer sunscreen brand with no major product recalls or safety controversies in public databases as of current records. The brand does not publish detailed ingredient or safety disclosures beyond typical SPF labeling. No third-party certifications (reef-safe, EWG verified, etc.) are on record for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Aerosol mineral sunscreens are less common than lotion or cream formats; the spray delivery reduces mess and reapplication friction but increases inhalation risk if sprayed near face and inhaled. Water-resistant mineral formulas typically avoid chemical UV absorbers (oxybenzone, avobenzone) that carry estrogen-mimicking concerns. Spray format trades precision application for convenience.
If you buy it
Spray away from face and mouth to minimize inhalation of aerosolized silicone particles; apply to hands first then rub onto face if concerned about lung exposure. Reapply every 2 hours or after water immersion, as water resistance is not waterproof indefinitely. Store upright in cool conditions to prevent propellant degradation. Do not spray near heat or open flame.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Sun Bum Original has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Sun Bum SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist?
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
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