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Updated December 2025

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December 2025

Sun Zapper

Extreme Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50+

Price
Price is the price of the size we surveyed. Other sizes may be available.
Price per 100g/ml is based on the price of the size we surveyed. Buying a larger size may be cheaper per 100g/ml.

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Key information

  • Lotion
    Type
  • 90ml
    Size
  • 50+
    Claimed SPF
  • Australia
    Made in
  • 4 hours
    Claimed water resistance
  • 2020
    Year of most recent SPF testing
  • Eurofins Dermatest
    SPF testing laboratory

Specifications

  • Claimed broad spectrum protection
  • Ingredients
    Contains mineral and chemical ingredients
  • Active ingredients

    Zinc Oxide 20%
    Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate 4%,
    Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 3%
    Octocrylene 2%

  • Preservatives

    Phenoxyethanol
    Benzyl Alcohol
    Sorbic Acid

Extra information

  • Available sizes
    90ml
  • Price per unit range
    $40-$59/100ml/g
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