The Pure Zinc range
Mineral sunscreen with 25% zinc.
Australian-made sun creams with 25% non-nano zinc oxide as the only sun filter. SPF 50 and SPF 30 for face, body, kids and babies over 6 months.
- 25% non-nano zinc oxide
- 80 min water resistant
- Fragrance-free options
- Made in Australia
Mineral sunscreen
Choose size: Pure Zinc SPF 50 - Choose size: Kids SPF 50
Kids SPF 50
From £18.99
- Choose size: Baby SPF 30
Baby SPF 30
From £18.99
- Choose size: Anti-Ageing Tinted SPF 30
Anti-Ageing Tinted SPF 30
From £18.99
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Not sure which?Compare them side by sideSPF, finish and who each one is for, in one table.See the comparison
- Choose size: Tinted Face SPF 30
Tinted Face SPF 30
From £18.99
- Choose size: Anti Mozzie SPF 50
Anti Mozzie SPF 50
From £18.99
Choose size: Pure Zinc Surf Tin SPF 50
Compare the range
Which Pure Zinc is right for you?
Every one has 25% non-nano zinc oxide, broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and 80 minutes water resistance. Here’s how they differ.
| Product | Best seller Pure Zinc SPF 50From £17.99 | New Pure Zinc Surf Tin£22.99 | Kids SPF 50From £18.99 | Baby SPF 30From £18.99 | Tinted Face SPF 30From £18.99 | Anti-Ageing Tinted SPF 30From £18.99 | Mosquito Repellent SPF 50From £18.99 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Everyday face and body | Surf and long days on the water | Children over 6 months | Babies over 6 months and toddlers | Daily face wear, under make-up | Mature skin, daily face wear | Walks, camping and travel |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 |
| Finish | Rubs in clear | Thick, Tan or Bronze tint | Rubs in clear | Rubs in clear | Light tint | Light tint | Tinted |
| Also has | No added parfum, paraben free | Vegan, paraben free | Fragrance free | Fragrance free, apricot oil | Apricot oil | Apricot oil, vitamin C | Citronella oil, DEET free |
| Sizes | 100g tube, 240g family tube | 50g reusable tin | 100g pump | 100g pump | 100g pump | 100g pump | 100g pump, 240g tube |
| Shop | Shop now: Pure Zinc SPF 50 | Shop now: Pure Zinc Surf Tin | Shop now: Kids SPF 50 | Shop now: Baby SPF 30 | Shop now: Tinted Face SPF 30 | Shop now: Anti-Ageing Tinted SPF 30 | Shop now: Mosquito Repellent SPF 50 |
Pure Zinc SPF 50 also comes in a 100g pump.
Why zinc
Zinc oxide vs chemical sunscreen
Zinc oxide is a naturally occurring mineral. In our Pure Zinc range, it’s the only sun filter we use.
| Compared | Sun Zapper Pure Zinc | Chemical sunscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Sun filter | 25% non-nano zinc oxide, a natural mineral | Synthetic chemical UV filters |
| How it works | Sits on the skin and reflects and scatters UV | Absorbed into the skin, where it absorbs UV |
| In the ocean | No oxybenzone or octinoxate | May contain oxybenzone or octinoxate |
| For kids | Kids and Baby creams for children over 6 months | Check each label |
| Made | In Australia, since 1995 | Varies |
Reviews
What Pure Zinc customers say
Let customers speak for us
Absolutely brilliant, perfect colour for my fair skin tone and my skin loves it!
Rebecca
the best
this is the best sunscreen ive ever used. my skin is damaged from lasers and medications so im hypersensitive in the sun. ive tried everything including high end , very expensive ones, this one knocks them all into a cocked hat. excellent and great value for money.
catherine shaw
Melasma not worsry
Have applied to several patches of melasma which usually darken in the sun. This product appears to have stopped the darkening so I am now on my 2nd stick.
Sue Moore
Great
Great
Nuria Sanchez Valverde
NO SPOTS/REACTION
As someone who has INCREDIBLY sensitive fair skin and rosacea, you can imagine it's quite hard to find a sunscreen that works.
I have used this twice now, and NO breakouts. I tried another non-nano zinc sunscreen and the minute it got warm, it would melt off my face. I always find that no matter what sunlotion I wore, how often I reapplied, my face was always red. Well not today!!! I went horse riding in the sun and you couldn't even tell I had seen the sun! And, no sweating off the lotion!
It does leave a white cast though and that might not be for everyone.
I LOVE that this is factor 50 too!! Please never discontinue this 🥺
Natalie C
Far better than expected!
It is VERY sticky and thick going on. BUT... it does dry and it works! So normally I do find that an hour or two after putting on other sunscreens, I am so red 🫠 I applied it before horse riding in the sun today, and NO redness 🔥 I am very fair/sensitive skin, so it's really easy for me to turn red/burn, even with factor 50 (which I have to apply every hour for it to work), so you can imagine my surprise when I wasn't red!
I love that it's kinder to skin, no harsh chemicals, inclusive for sensitive skins, non clogging, safer for animals in the sea, and love that it actually works and straight away!
Natalie C
It was easy to order online and arrived when stated and in good packaging, was quick delivery and the product is genuine and does what it should
Very happy with product and protects very well, last for ages even when going in & out the pool, reapply after lunch for a full days protection
Michael Shanley
Good product.
Siddha Das
Excellent
Very good sun cream, effective and nice consistency. Very quick delivery and communication, thank you
K Heff
Great Sunscreen
We've just been away in the scorching heat in France and Italy and didn't burn at all using this sunscreen.
Lynne Oliver
Love it
I love it! Now I can buy this brand instead of another one I normally buy which is 3x more expensive
Hdaltrua
Highly Recommend
Already andaily user of Sunzapper on my face, I now use this body protection cream, which is just brilliant. I swim daily and have no need reapply, keeps me protected all day, my skin feels lovely and soft, blends in easily. I would never use anything else. Plus it’s great for the environment. Buy with confidence. Great customer service!
Lisa
Really good!
This is my first sun zapper sunscreen and Tbf I was looking for a replacement from another brand who were becoming too expensive and I found this. It’s still expensive but I like the product and considering its zinc the tan and bronze stick are no white cast and I’ve been using them as a concealer! I have deffo found my new sun favs
Hdaltrua
Highly Recommend
New to this particular Sun Zapper product, though not to others. I absolutely love how my mature skin looks, when using this product. I wasn’t expecting my skin to look so good! So easy to use, my skin feels totally comfortable, with a lovely natural highlight. I protect my face daily, so will be using this in the future. I didn’t use other makeup today, I felt just fine without. I live on the coast and also swam all day and knew I had no need reapply.
Lisa
Using sun zapper factor 50 as I write this. Excellent suncream. I suffer from PLE, but not a trace of it, and I have been sitting in 25 degree heat fot the last three days when using Sun Zapper. I am si impressed with this product, I have ordered more for my next two holidays.
Peter Mulraney
FAQ
Mineral sunscreen questions
What is mineral sunscreen?
Mineral sunscreen uses mineral filters, such as zinc oxide, that sit on top of your skin and reflect and scatter UV. Our Pure Zinc creams use 25% non-nano zinc oxide as their only sun filter, for broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection.
Is mineral sunscreen better than chemical sunscreen?
Both protect you when they’re used properly. People choose mineral sunscreen because it starts working as soon as it’s on, it’s often gentler on sensitive skin, and it avoids chemical filters like oxybenzone and octinoxate. The best sunscreen is the one you’ll apply generously and reapply.
What does non-nano zinc oxide mean?
Non-nano means the zinc oxide particles are larger than the nano range of 1 to 100 nanometres. Non-nano zinc stays on the surface of your skin, where it does its job.
Will it leave a white cast?
Our untinted Pure Zinc creams rub in clear. If you’d like a little coverage, try Tinted Face SPF 30 or Anti-Ageing Tinted SPF 30.
Is it safe for babies and children?
Kids SPF 50 and Baby SPF 30 are made for children over 6 months. Keep babies under 6 months out of direct sun, and use clothing, hats and shade alongside sunscreen for everyone.
How water resistant are Pure Zinc creams?
80 minutes. Reapply straight after swimming, towelling or sweating, and at least every 2 hours.
Should I choose SPF 30 or SPF 50?
Both are high protection. SPF 30 filters about 97% of UVB and SPF 50 about 98%. Choose SPF 50 for long days outside, and our SPF 30 creams for everyday face wear and babies.
How much sunscreen should I use?
More than most people think. As a guide, use about 2 teaspoons for your head, arms and neck, and about 2 tablespoons for your whole body in swimwear.
Why do you call Pure Zinc reef safe?
Our Pure Zinc creams use zinc oxide as their only sun filter, with no oxybenzone or octinoxate, which are linked with coral damage. There’s no official reef-safe standard, so that’s exactly what we mean when we use the term.
Guide
Mineral sunscreen: a quick guide
Everything you need to choose a mineral sunscreen, and to get the protection on the label.
What is mineral sunscreen?
Mineral sunscreens, sometimes called physical sunscreens, use mineral filters that sit on top of your skin and reflect and scatter UV. There are two: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Zinc oxide covers both UVA, the rays linked with skin ageing, and UVB, the rays that cause sunburn.
Every cream in our Pure Zinc range uses 25% non-nano zinc oxide as its only sun filter. Because it sits on the skin rather than being absorbed, it starts protecting as soon as it’s on.
Mineral vs chemical sunscreen
Chemical sunscreens use synthetic filters that are absorbed into the skin, where they absorb UV. They’re usually thin and easy to rub in. Mineral sunscreens reflect and scatter UV from the surface of the skin.
People choose mineral for a few reasons: it’s often gentler on sensitive skin, there’s no wait before it works, and it avoids filters like oxybenzone and octinoxate. The old downside was a thick white finish. Our untinted Pure Zinc creams are made to rub in clear.
What does non-nano zinc oxide mean?
Nano particles are between 1 and 100 nanometres across. Non-nano zinc oxide is made of larger particles, so it stays on the surface of your skin. All our Pure Zinc creams use non-nano zinc oxide.
Which one should I choose?
For everyday face and body, start with Pure Zinc SPF 50, our best seller, which also comes in a 240g family tube. For children over 6 months, choose Kids SPF 50 or the gentler Baby SPF 30.
For your face under make-up, try Tinted Face SPF 30 or Anti-Ageing Tinted SPF 30. If you get breakouts, Non-Comedogenic SPF 50 is lightweight and fragrance free. Out walking or camping? Mosquito Repellent SPF 50 adds citronella oil.
Mineral sunscreen for kids and babies
Children burn easily and spend more time outside, so they need sunscreen they’ll let you put on. Our Kids and Baby creams are fragrance free and made for children over 6 months. Keep babies under 6 months out of direct sun.
For faces, noses and ears, a zinc stick is quicker than cream on a wriggly child. See our kids sunscreen guide for more.
How to apply mineral sunscreen
Most people use too little. As a guide, use about 2 teaspoons for your head, arms and neck, and about 2 tablespoons for your whole body in swimwear. Apply to dry skin and rub in until it disappears.
Pure Zinc creams are 80 minutes water resistant. Reapply straight after swimming, towelling or sweating, and at least every 2 hours. Use shade, a hat and clothing too, especially in the middle of the day.
What we mean by reef safe
There’s no official reef-safe test, so we’ll be specific. Our Pure Zinc creams use zinc oxide as their only sun filter, and contain no oxybenzone or octinoxate, two chemical filters linked with coral damage.