Sun Care

Four sunscreens in stock, two brands

The Sun Care shelf lists 12 products, but 4 are in stock today: three from Banana Boat and one from Baby Bum. Prices run from $13.39 to $15.99 with a median of $14.29, so the gap between the cheapest and the priciest of the four is under three dollars.

Spray or lotion, SPF 15 or SPF 50

Three of the four are sprays; the Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Sport Lotion Zinc UV Protection ($14.99) is the only lotion among the four in stock. It is also one of two mineral formulas on this shelf of four, the other being the Baby Bum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Spray – Fragrance Free, 3 oz ($13.59).

• Banana Boat Dry Oil SPF 15 Sunscreen Spray, Twin Pack, 6oz Each – $15.99. The only SPF 15 listing of the four; the other three are SPF 50.
• Banana Boat Cool Zone SPF 50 Twin Pack, Broad Spectrum Spray Sunscreen – $13.39. A twin pack like the Dry Oil, so two of the four listings come as pairs.

None of the four carries a count in its size field, so go by the ounce figures in the titles (6 oz per bottle for the Dry Oil pair, 3 oz for Baby Bum) rather than expecting a quantity. Check each product’s label for water-resistance minutes and reapplication directions before a long day outside.

Where the prices fall

Three of the four sit under $15; the Dry Oil twin pack at $15.99 is the single listing in the $15–$30 band. The Cool Zone twin pack at $13.39 is the lowest price of the four and brings two sprays, while the Baby Bum spray at $13.59 is twenty cents more for one 3 oz bottle. Sunscreen is personal care, not a supplement, so there is no serving size to compare here. If you want daily sunscreen to sit alongside other small habits, How to Build a Simple Daily Wellness Routine walks through fitting them into a morning.