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Original Clear Zinc SPF 50

Updated on: 18/08/2025
Original Clear Zinc SPF 50
28
Total Ingredients
analysed
21 of 28
Skin-Safe
low risk
1 of 28
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
3 of 28
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Zinc. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
4
Comedogenic: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
4
Comedogenic: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
4
Comedogenic: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

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Common Questions

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Is Sun Bum Original Clear Zinc SPF 50 comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Original Clear Zinc SPF 50 appears to be comedogenic. It contains 3 ingredient s with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Palmitate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/theobroma-cacao-seed-butter" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Sun Bum a good skincare brand?

US sunscreen and haircare brand. Sun Bum makes products such as Original Clear Zinc SPF 50 that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Sun Bum.

Is Sun Bum Original Clear Zinc SPF 50 safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Original Clear Zinc SPF 50 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 1 potential irritant including <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Sun Bum Original Clear Zinc SPF 50 clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Original Clear Zinc SPF 50 contains 3 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Palmitate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/theobroma-cacao-seed-butter" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-chloride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Chloride</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Sun Bum Original Clear Zinc SPF 50?

This product is from Sun Bum. See more products from Sun Bum.

What are the ingredients in Sun Bum Original Clear Zinc SPF 50?

Original Clear Zinc SPF 50 contains 28 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/homosalate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Homosalate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-salicylate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Salicylate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/octocrylene" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Octocrylene</a>, <a href="/ingredient/zinc" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Zinc</a> and <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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