The original zinc stick · 7 colours
Original Zinc Stick SPF 50+ 12g
The zinc stick Aussies grew up with, in every colour: classic white, Light and Medium skin tones that blend in, and four brights. SPF 50+ very high protection, 4 hours water resistant, in a 12g stick that fits any pocket.
$11.99
Free delivery on orders over $90
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Save up to 20%Mix shades and skin tones: every stick in your cart counts towards the saving.
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Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Sunscreen is only one part of sun protection: also cover up, wear a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and seek shade. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Frequent use and re-application in accordance with directions is required for effective sun protection.
Active ingredients, directions and warnings- SPF 50+Very high protection, UVA and UVB
- 4 hoursWater resistant. Reapply as directed
- 7 coloursWhite, 2 skin tones and 4 brights
- 12g stickFits any pocket
- Free delivery over $90Australia-wide, with Australia Post
- Australian madeand owned since 1995
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For your body
Pure Zinc SPF 50 · 100g air pump25% non-nano zinc oxide is the only active ingredient. A cream for arms, legs and everything else.
$19.99
Product details
The classic Sun Zapper 12g zinc stick, in seven colours: White, Light Skin Tone, Medium Skin Tone, Pink, Blue, Green and Yellow. SPF 50+ very high protection, rated 4 hours water resistant, sized for a pocket.
The two skin tones blend in. The Light stick has a newer, softer formula made for time in the water, and Medium used to be called Dark Skin Tone.
Add other single sticks and the price drops: 10% off 2, 15% off 3 and 20% off 4 or more, worked out at checkout.
No parabens. Suitable for grown-ups and kids over 6 months. Made in Australia.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
How to use
Wind up a little of the stick and draw a solid layer over your nose, cheekbones and ear tips. Brights and white look best as stripes; skin tones can be softened at the edges.
Reapply every two hours, and after swimming, sweating or towel drying. Keep it out of your eyes. Suitable for grown-ups and kids over 6 months.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Delivery and returns
Free delivery on orders over $90 anywhere in Australia. Under $90, you'll see the delivery cost at checkout before you pay.
We send orders with Australia Post. Parcel Post usually takes 2–4 business days within the same state and 3–6 business days interstate after dispatch. Regional and remote areas can take longer.
Our products come with guarantees that can't be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If your order arrives faulty, damaged or isn't what you ordered, contact us and we'll put it right. Delivery and returns
Original Zinc Stick SPF 50+ 12g · Light Skin Tone
- SPF 50+ very high protection
- 4 hours water resistant
- White, skin tones and brights
- Mix any 4, save 20%
- Paraben free
- Australian made since 1995
The facts
Zinc Stick SPF 50+ at a glance
The Sun Zapper Zinc Stick is our original 12g SPF 50+ sunscreen stick with zinc oxide, in seven colours: White, Light Skin Tone, Medium Skin Tone, Pink, Blue, Green and Yellow. Wear white or a bright so you can see exactly where it's on, or a skin tone so it blends in.
Every colour is 4 hours water resistant and gives very high protection against UVA and UVB on noses, cheekbones and ears. Made in Australia since 1995.
Product facts
- Product
- Zinc oxide sunscreen stick
- SPF
- 50+ (very high protection)
- Protection
- UVA and UVB
- Water resistance
- 4 hours. Reapply every two hours, and after swimming, sweating or towel drying.
- Active ingredients
- Zinc oxide (25% in Light Skin Tone and the brights, 15% in White and Medium Skin Tone), octinoxate 9%, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3%. Medium Skin Tone also has titanium dioxide 14%
- Colours
- White, Light Skin Tone, Medium Skin Tone (formerly Dark), Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow
- Size
- 12g stick
- Paraben free
- Yes
- Suitable for
- Adults and children over 6 months
- Made in
- Australia
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Full label details are further down this page.
Read the label
Label information
The details from the pack: what it is, its active ingredients, how to use it and the warnings. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
- Product
- Original Zinc Stick SPF 50+ 12g
- Pack size
- Light Skin Tone
- Active ingredients
- Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
Octyl methoxycinnamate
Zinc oxide - Other ingredients
- Alkyl (C12-15) benzoate
Ceresin
Colour
Dicaprylyl carbonate
Medium chain triglycerides
Polyethylene
PVP/eicosene copolymer
Stearoxy dimethicone
Titanium dioxide
Directions for use
Apply liberally at least 20 minutes prior to sun exposure. Do not rub in. Reapply every 2 hours & after swimming or towelling.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreen is only one part of sun protection: also cover up, wear a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and seek shade. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Frequent use and re-application in accordance with directions is required for effective sun protection.
How to use it
Where it goes, and how
Solid zinc, right where the sun lands first.
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Step 1: Draw it on
Wind up a little of the stick and draw a solid layer across your nose, cheekbones and ear tips, then anywhere else the sun hits first.
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Step 2: Bold or blended
Leave brights and white as proper stripes. With a skin tone, feather the edge with a fingertip, but leave the layer thick: that layer is doing the protecting.
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Step 3: Go again
Reapply every two hours, and after swimming, sweating or towel drying. Keep it out of your eyes.
Tip
Keep a skin tone for every day and a bright for the beach. Spread them around: beach bag, car, kit bag. Any 2 sticks save 10%.
Mix & match
Mix any 4. Save 20%.
Grab any combination of single sticks, Extreme or 12g, brights or skin tones. Checkout works out the saving for you, no code needed.
- Mix any shades
- Free delivery over $90
- No code needed
- 2 sticks 10% offfrom $10.79 each
- 3 sticks 15% offfrom $10.19 each
- 4 sticks 20% offfrom $9.59 each
Add any 2 sticks to save 10%
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreen is only one part of sun protection: also cover up, wear a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and seek shade. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Frequent use and re-application in accordance with directions is required for effective sun protection.
Compare
Which stick is yours?
Every Sun Zapper stick is SPF 50+ very high protection and 4 hours water resistant, and every single stick counts towards the mix & match saving.
| Product | 15g Extreme Zinc Stick$14.99 | Original Zinc Stick 12g$11.99 | Extreme Tan 12g$11.99 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 15g | 12g | 12g |
| Shades | 11 shades: skin tones, white and brights | White, Light and Medium skin tones, pink, blue, green, yellow | Tan |
| Best for | Surf, sport and long days out | Every day, and family beach days | The Extreme formula in a smaller stick |
| Water resistance | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| Shop | Shop: Extreme Zinc Stick | You're looking at it | Shop: Extreme Tan 12g |
Reapply every two hours, and after swimming, sweating or towel drying.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreen is only one part of sun protection: also cover up, wear a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and seek shade. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Frequent use and re-application in accordance with directions is required for effective sun protection.
Made for
Wherever your day goes.
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Surf and swim
Rated 4 hours water resistant. Put more on after every swim and towel-off. Sunscreen for surfers
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Sport
Pocket-sized for the bench, the course or the boundary. Top up at the break.
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On the snow
Snow bounces UV back up at you: cover your nose, cheeks and ears. Winter sports sun care
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In every bag
A solid stick, so no leaks: beach bag, kit bag, car and pocket.
FAQs
Zinc stick questions
Which colour should I choose?
White is the classic: you can see exactly where you're covered. Light Skin Tone suits fair to light-medium skin and Medium Skin Tone suits olive, tan and deeper skin, so they blend in. Pink, Blue, Green and Yellow are made to stand out. Compare the skin tone colours
Why a coloured zinc stick?
You can see where it's on and where you've missed, which makes it easier to keep a good layer on noses, cheeks and ears. And it's more fun to put on.
Has the Light Skin Tone stick changed?
Yes. It has a new formula made for time in the water, with a slightly softer, smoother feel than before, so you may notice it feels different.
Is Medium Skin Tone the same as the old Dark Skin Tone?
Yes. Same stick and colour, new name.
Do all the colours have the same ingredients?
Nearly. White and Medium Skin Tone have less zinc oxide, and Medium Skin Tone adds titanium dioxide. Each colour's active ingredients are in the label information on this page and on its stick.
Is it waterproof?
Nothing is waterproof, sunscreen included. It's rated 4 hours water resistant. Still reapply every two hours, and after swimming, sweating or towel drying.
Is zinc the only active ingredient?
No. Alongside zinc oxide it uses octinoxate and diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate. For a sunscreen where zinc oxide is the only active, go for Pure Zinc SPF 50.
Can kids use it?
Yes, from 6 months. Babies younger than that should be kept out of direct sun.
How do the mix & match savings work?
Mix any single zinc sticks: Extreme, skin tone, white or colour. Buy 2 and save 10%, 3 and save 15%, or 4 or more and save 20%. The saving comes off automatically at checkout. Value packs are already discounted, so they don't count towards it.
Is there a value pack?
Yes: the Rainbow Pack has pink, blue, yellow and green, and there are white and skin-tone mixes too. See all the packs.
What takes it off?
It's built to hang on, so water alone won't shift it. Rub in a cleansing oil or balm to loosen it, then wash with warm water and soap.
Where is Sun Zapper made?
Right here in Australia. We're an Aussie-owned company and we've been making zinc sunscreen at home since 1995.
Any single stick counts
Complete your mix
ExtremeChoose shade: Extreme Zinc Stick SPF 50+ 15g Value pack Value pack Beach Pack: Light Skin Tone, Pink, White & Blue Zinc Stick SPF 50+
Light Skin Tone, Pink, White and Blue
$35.95
Choose size: Kids Pure Zinc Sunscreen Cream 100g SPF 50
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreen is only one part of sun protection: also cover up, wear a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and seek shade. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Frequent use and re-application in accordance with directions is required for effective sun protection.