Specs & Features
| SPF | Available in SPF 30-70 |
|---|---|
| Active ingredient | Chemically Based |
| Size & price | 8 fl oz for around $18 |
| Water resistance | Water Resistant (80 Minutes) |
| Extras | Enriched with Vitamin E |

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The cool bottle design and sweet fruity smell invite everyone in and Sun Bum is a very popular, readily available sunscreen. Sun Bum Original is free of the notoriously reef-harmful chemicals, oxybenzone and octinoxate, and does pass the Hawaiin regulations, but it still contains some ingredients that could cause some harm to reefs. For a completely reef-safe option consider Sun Bum’s Mineral Sunscreen.
The four active (UV-blocking) ingredients: avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene, are proven to disrupt the coral reef ecosystem. They are also proven to absorb into the skin after one use, so this may not be a good daily sunscreen.
Sun Bum Original has a silky feel, a super easy rub in application, water resistance, and non-greasy feeling. The 80-minute water resistance stands true. Reapplication can be performed easily wet or dry.
Overall, this is a popular and traditional sunscreen. While we do not fully recommend this as a reef-safe sunscreen option, Sun Bum is taking steps to reformulate its sunscreens to make them more reef safe. For a completely reef safe Sun Bum sunscreen consider their Mineral Sunscreen.
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Amazon has a documented Prime delivery program that covers millions of items, and that is the most concrete order-related support behind buying here.
Some customers report slower replies or needing more follow-up than expected when they asked for help after ordering. If an order needs post-purchase support, that part of the experience is not always smooth.
Some customers also report delivery problems after ordering. That keeps follow-up and delivery as the areas to watch if you place the order here.
Checkout on amazon.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
Cabela's ships orders from the US, and there is a documented return process for most purchases if something needs to go back.
The return route includes exchange and refund options, so there is a clear way to correct an order that is not right.
Some buyers report slower replies or more follow-up than expected when they needed help after ordering. Allow a little extra time if you have a question about an order.
Checkout on cabelas.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
2 retailers compared · Checked on October 31, 2026
Amazon has a documented Prime delivery program that covers millions of items, and that is the most concrete order-related support behind buying here.
Some customers report slower replies or needing more follow-up than expected when they asked for help after ordering. If an order needs post-purchase support, that part of the experience is not always smooth.
Some customers also report delivery problems after ordering. That keeps follow-up and delivery as the areas to watch if you place the order here.
Checkout on amazon.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
Cabela's ships orders from the US, and there is a documented return process for most purchases if something needs to go back.
The return route includes exchange and refund options, so there is a clear way to correct an order that is not right.
Some buyers report slower replies or more follow-up than expected when they needed help after ordering. Allow a little extra time if you have a question about an order.
Checkout on cabelas.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.
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