Daily 50 Face Gel
Sunscreen with no fluorinated ingredient on record, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
Sunbum 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 gel base with UV filters
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Daily 50 Face Gel is made of, ingredients and materials
Daily 50 Face Gel is a water-resistant gel formulation designed to deliver UV protection via organic or inorganic UV filters suspended in a gel base. Gel sunscreens typically use humectants and polymers to achieve spreadability and water resistance without heavy occlusive oils. The lack of any fluorinated compound in the ingredient list means no PFAS pathway from the stated formula, though gel stability and preservative systems merit standard scrutiny common to all leave-on cosmetics.
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.
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Sunbum Daily 50 Face Gel contains fragrance; specific allergen disclosure (e.g., limonene, eugenol) is not published in standard product data. Individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies should patch test before full-face application.
1,4-dioxane as manufacturing byproduct
Water-based gel formulas may contain ethoxylated surfactants or emulsifiers that are processed with ethylene oxide; impurity testing for 1,4-dioxane is not typically published by consumer brands and relies on supplier compliance.
Photostability of UV filters under storage
Gel sunscreens with organic UV filters degrade if exposed to heat or light; efficacy loss is not a toxicity hazard but reduces sun protection over time. Proper storage (cool, dark container) is essential to maintain labeled SPF.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde donors (imidazolidinyl urea, dmdm hydantoin) are listed in publicly available ingredient records for this product. Standard cosmetic preservatives appear to be used.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Gel sunscreens do not contain talc, bismuth, or other known heavy metal sources. UV filters (organic or inorganic) in this product are not documented to contain lead or cadmium.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Sunbum is a surf and lifestyle sunscreen brand with no known major safety recalls or ingredient transparency controversies on public record. The brand does not publish a formal PFAS avoidance statement, but the product formulation itself contains no flagged fluorinated ingredients. Standard FDA cosmetic oversight applies; the brand has not sought third-party certification (e.g., EWG Verified, reef-safe seals) that would provide additional assurance.
How it compares in its category
Gel sunscreens sit in the middle range of cosmetic complexity. They avoid heavy silicones and oils that plague some creams, but introduce more synthetic polymers and preservatives than mineral stick or powder formulations. Daily 50 Face Gel's water-resistant claim is routine; no hazard premium applies for that feature alone. Compared to unbranded or budget gels, Sunbum's formula is mainstream with no unusual additives flagged in available safety databases.
If you buy it
Apply generously to clean skin 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours or after water immersion. Store below 25C to prevent separation or degradation of UV filters, which lose efficacy with heat exposure. Discontinue use if rash, stinging, or irritation occurs; gel formulas are prone to stinging if applied to broken skin or eyes. Shelf life is typically 12-24 months; discard if texture or odor changes, as preservative breakdown can increase microbial risk in leave-on products.
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
- Sunbum has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Daily 50 Face Gel?
- 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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