SPF41
highly protective SPF that feels like skincare • 3.4 fl oz / 100ml
Our hybrid (mineral & organic) broad spectrum sunscreen is built with a reverse emulsion system that makes it extremely water and sweat resistant, invisible on all skin tones and gentle enough for sensitive skin.
- SPF41
- Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
- Sweat / Water Resistant 80 Minutes
- Will not run in your eyes
- Clear Drying and No White Cast
- Formulated to be non-comedogenic
- Non-Greasy
- Paraben & Fragrance Free
- Dermatologist and Pediatrician Developed
- Made in USA
Stuff that blocks the sun (SPF):
Zinc Oxide 8.1%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Homosalate 8.0%
Stuff that makes it water resistant: Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11
Stuff that helps your skin:
Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C), Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E), Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water
Stuff that feels great:
Dioctyl Sebacate, Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone Beeswax
Stuff that makes it stick together:
PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Stuff that keeps it fresh and clean:
Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin
Stuff we wouldn’t put on our own kids:
NOTHING
Apply liberally at least 15 min before sun exposure. If you apply any sunscreen after you’ve already been in the sun for a bit, the sunscreen is not as effective.
We recommend that you reapply every 80 minutes if swimming or sweating because thats the right thing to do. However we know thats not real life. Thats why we specifically engineered this stuff to really stay put. Just check out some of our reviews!
burnd broad spectrum SPF41 is a lotion that is both highly water resistant and elegant to use. Our formula utilizes a reverse emulsion technology and a combination of Zinc Oxide, other sun filters, Vitamin E and C to create a highly water resistant formula that leaves no white cast and feels very elegant on your skin.
The result, superior protection that feels like luxury skincare.
Not toothpaste
80 Minutes Water Resistant
Broad Spectrum
SPF 41
Dries Clear
Reasons to love burnd
Before
After
1
Dries clear
Invisible on all skin tones - no chalk, shine, or buildup, even in heat and sweat.
2
Water + Sweat Resistant
Engineered to be hydrophobic and adhere evenly to skin, so protection holds when you sweat, swim, or move. No dripping, no eye sting, no streaking.
3
Non-greasy or sticky
Smooth, breathable, and refined - SPF41 absorbs cleanly without heaviness or shine. The kind of sunscreen you'll actually want to wear every day.
on your skin, not the reef
Backed by experts
Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Mark Mitchnick is a physician and accomplished product developer with deep experience in skin and sun care having invented the transparent zinc oxide technology used by many companies today.
With more than three decades of experience across pediatrics, formulation science, complex drug delivery, and global health, Mark’s career has focused on solving real-world problems with rigorous, evidence-based science.
Dermatologist & Dermatopathologist
Dr. Radha Mikkilineni brings 20+ years of dermatology and dermatopathology expertise, blending deep scientific training with a compassionate, evidence-based approach.
Her rare dual certification gives her microscopic insight into how skin truly behaves: what strengthens the barrier, what irritates it, and what actually works. Her guidance ensures every formula is grounded in real skin biology.
Dermatologic Surgeon & Melanoma Specialist
Dr. Mitchell Kline is a nationally recognized expert in melanoma, complex skin cancers, and UV damage, with 30+ years of surgical and clinical experience.
Trained at Penn, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Weill Cornell (where he now teaches) he’s known for advancing early detection, surgical precision, and UV-protection education.
Formulation Scientist & Biomaterials Engineer
Dr. Kim is a biomedical engineer and formulation scientist specializing in drug delivery, nano- and micro-formulation, and performance materials.
With 10+ years of R&D across leading labs at Cornell, Lehigh, and Penn State, and a Ph.D. from Boston University, she brings deep expertise in polymer synthesis, biomaterials, encapsulation technologies, and preclinical testing.
The stuff that matters
A few things worth knowing about how we formulate.
Fragrance free
Fragrance freeNo added fragrance. We do not see a reason to add something your skin does not need.
Non-GMO
Non-GMONothing genetically messed with.
Dermatologist recommended
Dermatologist recommendedburnd is recommended by dermatologists and developed with physicians, dermatologists, and formulation scientists who care about serious sun protection, excellent skin feel, and products people will actually wear.
Paraben free
Paraben freeSPF41 is formulated without parabens.
Cruelty free
Cruelty freeWe do not test our finished products on animals. Always and forever.
Kinda Vegan
Kinda VeganIt’s just the beeswax we use, but we asked the bees and they’re cool with it
burnd in the wild
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Check out our full FAQ list or contact us directly with your question.
Both. burnd SPF 41 was formulated for use on the face and body.
It has everything we want in a face sunscreen - it feels great on the skin, dries clear without a white cast, and is gentle enough for sensitive skin - while still giving you the protection and water resistance you want from a body sunscreen.
For us at burnd, this is the primary sunscreen we use on our own faces, our own bodies, and for our own families and children.
Yes. burnd SPF41 is extremely water resistant and is tested for 80 minutes of water resistance - the longest water-resistance claim permitted in the United States.
That was one of the core principles we designed the formula around. burnd uses a reverse emulsion system that helps create a highly water-repellent film on the skin, allowing the sunscreen to stay in place through sweating, swimming, surfing, running, and long days outside.
The goal was to make something highly water resistant without making it heavy, greasy, or uncomfortable to wear every day.
burnd SPF 41 will not sting your or your kids eyes. Preventing eye sting was one of the things we specifically designed SPF 41 around.
A lot of sunscreen eye sting happens when sweat, water, or natural skin oils cause sunscreen to migrate from your forehead and into your eyes. The same reverse emulsion technology that makes burnd so water resistant also helps the formula form a durable, water-repellent film on the skin, which helps keep it where you put it.
That is why people can wear burnd while running, surfing, sweating, or swimming without constantly wiping sunscreen out of their eyes.
No. burnd SPF 41 was specifically formulated to give you the benefits of zinc oxide without the heavy white cast people often associate with mineral sunscreen.
Our formula uses transparent zinc oxide and a carefully engineered emulsion system that helps the sunscreen spread evenly across the skin and dry down clear.
That was important to us from the beginning. If a sunscreen leaves you looking white or chalky every time you put it on, you are probably not going to want to wear it every day.
No. burnd was specifically formulated to avoid the heavy, greasy finish people often feel with mineral sunscreen.
The formula combines a reverse emulsion with lightweight silicones that help the sunscreen spread into a thin, even film across the skin. You get the durability and water resistance everyone wants without the thick, oily layer that usually comes with it.
It leaves the skin feeling smooth and comfortable, rather than sticky or coated.
burnd SPF 41 was formulated to be non- comedogenic and comfortable enough for everyday facial use, including for people with sensitive skin
A big part of that comes down to how the formula sits on the skin. Rather than relying on a thick, greasy base, burnd uses lightweight silicones and a carefully engineered emulsion system to create a thin, even protective film.
Absolutely. We designed SPF 41 to work as an everyday facial sunscreen, which means it also needed to wear well under makeup. Its lightweight formulation helps the sunscreen spread evenly and create a smooth film across the skin without leaving a heavy white cast or greasy layer that will pill and interfear with makeup.
Yes, absolutely. SPF 41 can be used on children six months and older.
The formula was originally developed by a pediatrician for his own family - including his wife and young child - so making something gentle, comfortable, highly protective, and easy enough to use on the whole family was fundamental to the product from the beginning.
Yes. Safety is fundamental to how we formulate our products.
We do not formulate around internet ingredient lists or labels like “toxin-free.” We look at the actual scientific evidence, the concentration of each ingredient, how it behaves in the finished formula, and the safety standards governing sunscreen products.
Every ingredient in SPF 41 is there for a reason - whether that is providing UV protection, improving water resistance, helping the formula spread evenly, or making it comfortable enough that you actually want to wear it.
Our philosophy is simple: use well-studied ingredients, formulate them intelligently, test the finished product rigorously, and be completely transparent about what is inside it.
