Tinted zinc stick · Fair to light-medium skin

Light Skin Tone Zinc Stick SPF 50+

4.85 148 reviews

Tinted zinc that blends in with fair to light-medium skin, so you get SPF 50+ protection without the white stripe. Swipe it on your nose, cheeks and ears, blend the edges, and you're done.

  • SPF 50+Broad spectrum UVA and UVB
  • 4 hoursWater resistant. Reapply after towelling
  • Light tintBlends with fair to light-medium skin
  • Aussie madeIn Australia since 1995
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Pure Zinc SPF 50 · 100g

For your body: 25% non-nano zinc oxide, mineral only and vegan. 80 minutes water resistant.

£17.99

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How to use

Swipe a layer onto your nose, cheekbones and the tops of your ears before you head out, then smooth the edges with a fingertip so it blends in.

Reapply at least every 2 hours, and straight after swimming, towelling or sweating. Avoid the eye area.

For adults and children over 6 months.

Full ingredients

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zinc Oxide, CI 77891, Ceresin, Octocrylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hydrated Silica, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, CI 77492, CI 77491, Synthetic Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, CI 77499, Kaolin.

UV filters: zinc oxide, octocrylene, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and ethylhexyl triazone. Colour: iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499). What each ingredient does

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Light Skin Tone Zinc Stick SPF 50+ ★ 4.85 · Free UK delivery
  • SPF 50+ broad spectrum
  • Tinted to blend in
  • 4 hours water resistant
  • Made in Australia since 1995
  • Paraben free

The facts

Light Skin Tone Zinc Stick at a glance

Sun Zapper Light Skin Tone Zinc Stick SPF 50+ is a tinted zinc oxide sunscreen stick made to blend in with fair to light-medium skin. It protects the spots that burn first, your nose, cheekbones and ears, without the white stripe.

It's 4 hours water resistant and pairs zinc oxide with three other UV filters for broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection. Iron oxides give it its colour, and the tint gives light coverage over blemishes. It's made in Australia, where Sun Zapper has made zinc sticks since 1995.

What each ingredient does

Product facts

Product
Tinted zinc oxide sunscreen stick
SPF
50+ (very high protection)
Protection
Broad spectrum, UVA and UVB
Water resistance
4 hours. Reapply after swimming, towelling or sweating, and at least every 2 hours
UV filters
Zinc oxide, octocrylene, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, ethylhexyl triazone
Shade
Light skin tone, for fair to light-medium skin
Size
12g stick
Finish
Tinted to blend in, with light coverage
Colour from
Iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
Best for
Noses, cheekbones, ears and everyday wear on your face
Suitable for
Adults and children over 6 months
Free from
Oxybenzone, octinoxate and parabens
Made in
Australia

Always read the label before use.

sun zapper zinc stick zinc sunscreen spf 50

Made for every day

Zinc that blends in.

Not everyone wants a white stripe. The Light Skin Tone stick gives you the same SPF 50+ zinc protection as our white stick, tinted to blend with fair to light-medium skin. Wear it for the school run, a round of golf or a day at the beach.

  • Tinted for fair to light-medium skin
  • Light coverage over blemishes and uneven tone
  • SPF 50+ and 4 hours water resistant
Where to apply: Nose, Cheekbones and Tops of ears NOSE CHEEKBONES TOPS OF EARS

How to use it

Where it goes, and how

Tinted zinc works best on the spots that burn first.

  1. Step 1: Swipe it on

    Swipe a layer onto your nose, cheekbones and the tops of your ears, plus anywhere else that catches the sun.

  2. Step 2: Blend it in

    Smooth the edges with a fingertip so it blends with your skin. Keep a good layer on: it's your sun protection.

  3. Step 3: Top it up

    Reapply at least every 2 hours, and straight after swimming, towelling or sweating.

Tip

Between shades? Try both. Blend a little Light and Medium together to match your skin as your tan changes. Two sticks save 10%.

Compare

Which zinc is yours?

Same Sun Zapper protection in three shades. Every stick counts towards the mix & match saving.

Which zinc is yours?
Product Light Skin Tone Zinc Stick £10.99 Medium Skin Tone Zinc Stick £10.99 White Zinc Stick £10.99 Pure Zinc SPF 50 From £17.99
SPF50+50+50+50
LookTinted for fair to light-medium skinTinted for medium skin tonesBold whiteA cream that rubs in
Best forEveryday wear on your faceEveryday wear on your faceSurf, cricket and skiingFace and body, every day
UV filtersZinc oxide + 3 other filtersZinc oxide + 3 other filtersZinc oxide + 3 other filtersZinc oxide only (25% non-nano)
Water resistance4 hours4 hours4 hours80 minutes
Format12g stick12g stick12g stick100g tube
ShopYou're looking at itShop: Medium Skin Tone Zinc StickShop: White Zinc StickShop: Pure Zinc SPF 50

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Reviews

Real people, real sun

4.85 from 148 reviewsRead all reviews
  • “Absolutely brilliant, perfect colour for my fair skin tone and my skin loves it!”
    RebeccaVerified buyer
  • What a find

    “This is a brilliant product - I love it. I have the light skin tone one which matches my skin perfectly making the scar on the side of my nose much less visible.”
    Carol MatthewsVerified buyer
  • “Love it! It's creamy and much my skin tone. Has very light texture. Thank you. I'm impressed.”
    A.Verified buyer

FAQs

Light skin tone stick questions

Which shade should I choose?

Light Skin Tone is tinted for fair to light-medium skin. If you have olive, tan or deeper skin, choose Medium Skin Tone. Between the two? Get both: they blend together, and two sticks save 10%.

Will it leave a white cast?

It's tinted, so it blends in rather than sitting white on your skin like our original stick. Apply a good layer and smooth the edges with a fingertip.

Can I use it as a concealer?

Yes. The tint gives light coverage over blemishes and uneven tone. It's still a sunscreen first, so keep a good layer on and reapply at least every 2 hours.

Is it waterproof?

No sunscreen is waterproof. It's 4 hours water resistant. Reapply straight after swimming, towelling or sweating, and at least every 2 hours.

Is it mineral only?

No. It combines zinc oxide with three other UV filters: octocrylene, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and ethylhexyl triazone. If you want mineral only, choose Pure Zinc SPF 50, which uses 25% non-nano zinc oxide.

Is it reef safe?

It contains no oxybenzone or octinoxate, but because it uses other UV filters as well as zinc, we don't call it reef safe. Our Pure Zinc range, which uses only non-nano zinc oxide, is our reef safe choice.

Can kids use it?

Yes, from 6 months old. Keep babies under 6 months out of direct sun. Kids often prefer our colour sticks, and they count towards your mix & match saving.

What gives it its colour?

Iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492 and CI 77499), the mineral pigments used in a lot of make-up.

Does it contain fragrance or parabens?

There's no fragrance (parfum) in the ingredient list, and it's paraben free. You'll find the full list under Full ingredients, near the top of this page.

Where is it made?

In Australia. Sun Zapper started on the Aussie coast in 1995 and still makes its zinc sticks there.

Made for

Wherever your day goes.

  • Every day

    Swipe it on before you head out. The tint blends in, so it works for the school run as well as the beach. Zinc stick as concealer

  • Beach and pool

    4 hours water resistant. Reapply after swimming and towelling. Water resistant sunscreen

  • Golf, tennis and running

    Pocket-sized, so it comes with you and you can top up on the go. Sport sunscreen

  • Holidays

    A solid stick, so there are no leaks in your bag. Travel sun care