Sun Bum Daily SPF 50 Clear Gel Face Sunscreen - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Vegan and Hawaii 104 Act Compliant (Without Octinoxate & Oxybenzone) - Travel Size 1.7 oz Review
Our verdict
Sun Bum's Daily SPF 50 Clear Gel is a Hawaii 104 Act compliant sunscreen with a clean, matte finish, and its 4.5 star average across 498 ratings shows it has earned steady trust as a reef conscious daily option.
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Anyone who wants a clear, matte SPF 50 gel that skips octinoxate and oxybenzone, including reef conscious shoppers.
Skip if
You prefer a creamy lotion texture over a gel, or you want a scented formula, since this one is unscented and gel based.
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 498 owner ratings
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Popularity2.5/5
498 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other women's everyday face care: moisturizers, face mists, facial kits, rollers, cleansing brushes and steamers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
This Sun Bum gel is rated SPF 50 with broad spectrum protection from a blend of avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene, active ingredients that together are common in chemical sunscreens. It is formulated with vitamin E for added moisture and is unscented, going on clear with a matte finish.
At 1.7 ounces in a travel friendly size, it is labeled water resistant and Hawaii 104 Act compliant, meaning it is made without octinoxate and oxybenzone, two ingredients restricted under that law for reef protection. The formula is also vegan and cruelty free.
A 4.5 star average from 498 ratings reflects a well liked formula, and with 50 units purchased in the last month, it appears to have solid, ongoing demand among daily sunscreen shoppers.
Pros
- SPF 50 broad spectrum protection in a clear, matte gel
- Hawaii 104 Act compliant, made without octinoxate and oxybenzone
- Vitamin E added for extra moisture
- Vegan and cruelty free formula
- 4.5 star average across 498 ratings with steady recent purchases
Cons
- Gel texture may feel different from a traditional sunscreen lotion
- Unscented formula won't appeal to those who like a beachy scent
- $19.79 for a 1.7 ounce travel size is a bit pricier per ounce
Performance notes
The avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene blend at SPF 50 provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB coverage, and being Hawaii 104 Act compliant means the formula avoids octinoxate and oxybenzone, ingredients some regions restrict over reef impact concerns. The added vitamin E is meant to support hydration alongside the sun protection.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average across 498 ratings, along with 50 units purchased in the last month, points to a sunscreen that has built consistent, ongoing trust rather than a short term spike in popularity.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Hawaii 104 Act compliant mean?
It means the formula is made without octinoxate and oxybenzone, two chemical filters restricted under Hawaii's law aimed at reducing potential reef impact. It's a helpful marker for shoppers who want to avoid those two specific ingredients.
Does this sunscreen leave a residue?
It is formulated to go on clear with a matte finish, so it is designed to blend in without a heavy or shiny look. As with any sunscreen, applying a generous, even layer helps it settle in smoothly.
Is this sunscreen scented?
No, it is an unscented formula, which can be a plus for anyone sensitive to fragrance in facial products.