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Zinc oxide sunscreen for the whole family.

4.8 from 1,074 reviews

Every Sun Zapper sun cream and zinc stick, made in Australia since 1995. SPF 30 to SPF 50+ for face, body and the whole family.

  • Zinc oxide protection
  • Made in Australia
  • Since 1995
The sun zapper zinc stick spf 50 zinc oxide sunblock stick for face

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sun zapper zinc stick spf 50 + zinc oxide sunscreen

the sun zapper zinc stick.

Heading out for a day of adventure? Don't let sunburn slow you down! Our Sun Zapper Zinc Stick offers powerful SPF 50+ protection in a convenient, travel-friendly stick. Perfect for the face and other sensitive areas that you need protecting.

  • SPF 50+
  • 4+ Hours Water Resistance
  • Skin Matching or Bright Colours
  • Build Your Own Pack & Save
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mineral sunscreen spf 50 pure zinc oxide sun cream

looking for something creamier?

world class zinc oxide sun cream

For when you want a cream for larger parts of the body as well as your lovely face. Love the sun, but protect your skin. Sun Zapper's mineral zinc sunscreen lotions are your everyday defence against the sun for the entire body.

Our lightweight formulas absorb quickly, leaving no greasy mess. For when you want a cream and not a stick. 

  • Non-nano Zinc, No Chemical Sun Filters
  • Mineral Powered SPF 50
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Reviews

Loved by 47,000+ customers

4.74 out of 5, from verified Judge.me reviews
“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 - Pure Zinc Sunscreen
“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 Matthews - Light Skin Tone Stick
“Good coverage No chemicals. Clear coverage but then doesn’t leave white layer. No chemicals or reaction on skin”
Morgan - Pure Kids Sunscreen

Find your zinc

Which Sun Zapper is right for you?

Tell us where you’ll be in the sun and we’ll pair a cream for your body with a stick for your face.

Where will you be in the sun?

Your match · Beach and surf

Pure Zinc for your body, plus an Extreme stick for your nose and cheeks: 4 hours water resistant.

Pure Zinc SPF 50100g Tube $21.95 Extreme Zinc Stick Sunscreen SPF 50+ | Coloured Zinc Oxide Sun StickTan $15.95
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30+ years protecting Aussie skin

Our story

riding with zinc oxide Since 1995.

Proudly Australian made and owned, Sun Zapper has been protecting people from sunburn since 1995. We started as a surf brand making zinc that could keep up with a day in the waves, and our team riders still put it to the test.

  • 1995 Born on the Aussie coast as a surf brand
  • Zinc stick Home of the Aussie colour zinc stick
  • 50+ countries Exported around the world
  • Aussie made Australian made and owned
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FAQ

Zinc sunscreen questions

What is zinc oxide sunscreen?

Sunscreen that uses zinc oxide, a mineral, as its sun filter. Zinc oxide sits on top of your skin and reflects and scatters both UVA and UVB.

Should I choose a cream or a stick?

Use a sun cream for arms, legs and bodies, and a zinc stick for your face, nose, ears and the bits that burn first. Most people use both.

Is Sun Zapper made in Australia?

Yes. Sun Zapper has been made in Australia since 1995.

How water resistant are your products?

Pure Zinc creams are 80 minutes water resistant and zinc sticks are 4 hours water resistant. Reapply after swimming, towelling or sweating, and at least every 2 hours.

Can children use Sun Zapper?

Yes. Kids SPF 50, Baby SPF 30 and our Original zinc sticks are suitable for children over 6 months.

Will zinc sunscreen leave a white cast?

Our untinted Pure Zinc creams rub in clear. Zinc sticks are different: they’re made to be seen, or to blend in if you choose a skin tone.

Guide

Zinc oxide sunscreen: what to know

By the Sun Zapper team · Updated October 2026

A short guide to zinc sunscreen and how to choose from our range.

What is zinc oxide sunscreen?

Zinc oxide is a mineral sun filter. It sits on top of your skin and reflects and scatters UV, covering both UVA, linked with skin ageing, and UVB, which causes sunburn. It starts working as soon as it’s on.

Creams and sticks

Our Pure Zinc sun creams use 25% non-nano zinc oxide and rub in clear, for face and body. Our zinc sticks go on thick and stay put on noses, cheeks and ears, in skin tones and colours.

Choosing your SPF

All our products are high protection. SPF 50 and SPF 50+ suit long days outside. Our SPF 30 creams are made for everyday face wear and for babies over 6 months.

Made in Australia since 1995

Sun Zapper was born on Australian beaches in 1995. Thirty years on, every cream and stick is still made in Australia. Read our story.