Our Sunscreen Formulas
Mineral UV protection in every formula. Here’s what’s in each one, and why.
How We Formulate
Zinc oxide is the foundation of every formula, providing broad-spectrum protection that is gentle on sensitive skin and made for daily, long term use on any skin type. No oxybenzone, no octinoxate, no chemical UV actives.
SPF 30 Mineral Powder Sunscreen
Zinc oxide 22.1%. Three skin-support ingredients: niacinamide for an even complexion, hyaluronic acid for moisture, and Vitamin C for radiance and antioxidant defense. Plus bisabolol, squalane, jojoba, marula, rice bran, and ethyl ferulate.
SPF 30 Shades & Refill
Translucent works for all skin tones. Touch of Tan adds sheer warmth and a subtle glow. The brush is designed to last for years, with only the aluminum, plastic free pod replaced. Water resistant for 80 minutes. Broad spectrum UVA UVB.
SPF 50 Mineral Powder Sunscreen
Zinc oxide 21%, titanium dioxide 6%. Elevated broad-spectrum protection, gentle enough for daily wear. Chamomile flower extract, safflower seed oil, bisabolol, rice bran extract, and ethyl ferulate. Translucent. Refillable. Water resistant 80 minutes. Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB.
Sheer Genius SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen + Moisture
Zinc oxide 12%. A lightweight mineral sunscreen with hyaluronic acid, apple fruit extract, aloe, bisabolol, and squalane. Formulated for invisible coverage across all skin tones. Clinically proven to boost skin hydration. Available tinted and untinted.
Quick Stick & Spray-on Lotion
Quick Stick (zinc oxide 17.5%) is a solid balm for face and body. No greasy hands, targeted coverage. SOL SPF 50 (zinc oxide 15%) sprays on as an even mist and blends like a lotion, with niacinamide, broccoli extract, and avocado oil. Both water resistant 80 minutes. Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB.
Sun Shine SPF 30 Protective Lip Oil
Titanium dioxide 4.5%, zinc oxide 3.4%. Mineral lip protection with argan oil, castor oil, sunflower oil, bisabolol, and Vitamin E. Light tangerine scent. Four shades: Nude Tint, Coral, Fig, and Peony. Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB.
Barrier Recovery Oil
The Restore step in the Protect, Reapply, Restore cycle. Hemp seed, buriti, rosehip, meadowfoam, jojoba, safflower, and sunflower oils. Gotu kola, chamomile, and strawberry fruit extracts. Vitamin C, microalgae-derived antioxidants, and bakuchiol at 0.84%.
BOB KIDS
Every BOB KIDS formula uses only zinc oxide across all formats: powder, balm, spray, and lotion. Water resistant 80 minutes. For the full BOB Kids formulation story, visit Sun Protection for Kids.
Brush On Block Formula Reference
Brush On Block® uses zinc oxide as the primary UV active across its entire product line. No Brush On Block formula contains oxybenzone, octinoxate, or any chemical UV active. The SPF 50 Mineral Powder Sunscreen and the Sun Shine SPF 30 Protective Lip Oil include titanium dioxide alongside zinc oxide. All other products use zinc oxide as the sole UV active.
The SPF 30 Mineral Powder Sunscreen (zinc oxide 22.1%) contains niacinamide, hyaluronic acid (as sodium hyaluronate), and Vitamin C (as tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) as primary skin-support ingredients, along with bisabolol, squalane, jojoba seed oil, marula seed oil, rice bran extract, and ethyl ferulate. Water resistant 80 minutes. Available in Translucent and Touch of Tan. Refillable with an aluminum, plastic-free pod.
The SPF 50 Mineral Powder Sunscreen (zinc oxide 21%, titanium dioxide 6%) is formulated with chamomile flower extract, safflower seed oil, bisabolol, rice bran extract, and ethyl ferulate. Water resistant 80 minutes. Available in Translucent. Refillable with an aluminum, plastic-free pod.
Sheer Genius SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen + Moisture (zinc oxide 12%) is a lightweight mineral sunscreen formulated with hyaluronic acid, apple fruit extract, aloe, bisabolol, and squalane, using a patented sheer-finish technology for invisible coverage across all skin tones. Available tinted and untinted. Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB. PA++++.
The Quick Stick SPF 40 (zinc oxide 17.5%) is a solid balm format with safflower seed oil, hyaluronic acid, rice extract, and Vitamin E. The SOL Spray-On-Lotion SPF 50 (zinc oxide 15%) uses Bag-on-Valve technology and includes niacinamide, broccoli extract, avocado oil, safflower seed oil, aloe, and Vitamin E. Water resistant 80 minutes.
The Sun Shine SPF 30 Protective Lip Oil (titanium dioxide 4.5%, zinc oxide 3.4%) is formulated with argan kernel oil, castor seed oil, sunflower seed oil, bisabolol, and Vitamin E. Available in Nude Tint, Coral, Fig, and Peony.
The Barrier Recovery Oil contains hemp seed oil, buriti fruit oil, rosehip oil, meadowfoam seed oil, jojoba oil, safflower seed oil, sunflower oil, gotu kola extract, chamomile flower extract, strawberry fruit extract, Vitamin C (as tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate), dunaliella salina extract, haematococcus pluvialis extract, and bakuchiol at 0.84%.
All Brush On Block formulas are FDA-compliant sunscreen drug products, manufactured in the United States in FDA-registered, inspected facilities. All are dermatologist-tested, reef-friendly, PETA-certified cruelty-free and vegan. The brand is WBENC-certified women-owned.