Primally Pure Sun Stick SPF 25

Important Note About Sunscreen

When I look at sunscreen products, I pay close attention to the type of UV filters being used, ingredient transparency, and the overall formula. Many conventional sunscreens contain chemical UV filters, undisclosed fragrance blends, petroleum-derived ingredients, or unnecessary additives that can increase irritation or exposure concerns, especially with frequent daily use.

What I Avoid

I try to avoid sunscreens containing chemical UV filters like oxybenzone, octinoxate, homosalate, octocrylene, and avobenzone, as well as undisclosed fragrance blends, petroleum-derived ingredients, and heavily processed formulas with unnecessary fillers.

What I Look For Instead

I prefer mineral-based sunscreens that use non-nano zinc oxide as the active ingredient, along with simpler ingredient lists and moisturizing oils or butters that support the skin barrier. I also appreciate brands that prioritize organic ingredients and ingredient transparency.

Product Description

The Primally Pure Sun Stick SPF 25 is a mineral sunscreen stick made with 20% zinc oxide to help provide broad-spectrum sun protection in a simple, low-tox formula. It glides onto the skin smoothly and includes moisturizing ingredients like organic coconut oil, organic tallow, organic mango butter, and organic beeswax to help keep skin soft and hydrated.

The unscented version keeps the formula to a minimum, while the Lavender Mint version includes organic lavender and peppermint essential oils for a light herbal scent.

Ingredients (Unscented SPF 25):
Zinc Oxide (20%), Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (from RSPO Certified Palm Oil), Organic Tallow, Organic Mango Butter, Tocopherol (Non-GMO Vitamin E)

Ingredients (Lavender Mint SPF 25):
Zinc Oxide (20%), Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (from RSPO Certified Palm Oil), Organic Tallow, Organic Lavender Oil, Organic Mango Butter, Organic Peppermint Oil, Tocopherol (Non-GMO Vitamin E)

Certifications

  • Made with organic ingredients

  • Cruelty-free

  • RSPO Certified Palm Oil derivative used in formula

What I Like

I like that this formula uses zinc oxide instead of chemical sunscreen filters and keeps the ingredient list relatively simple compared to many conventional sunscreens. The addition of moisturizing oils, tallow, and mango butter helps prevent the overly dry feeling that some mineral sunscreens can leave behind.

When entered into the EWG analyzer, the formula scores a 3, primarily due to general contamination concerns sometimes associated with ingredients like beeswax and tocopherol. However, Primally Pure uses organic ingredients and has strong ingredient sourcing standards, which is important to me when evaluating products like this.

Things to Keep in Mind

This formula contains coconut oil and beeswax, which may feel heavier on very oily or acne-prone skin. The Lavender Mint version also contains essential oils, which some individuals with highly sensitive skin may prefer to avoid.

Essential oils can carry trace contaminants depending on their sourcing and processing, which is why I prioritize brands that use third-party testing and adhere to ingredient quality standards to help minimize contaminants.