# Kids' sunscreen that doesn't sting eyes

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/kids-sunscreen/doesnt-sting-eyes/
Category: Baby > Kids' sunscreen. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 171 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Aug 2021 to Aug 2026.

**Question:** Which kids' sunscreen doesn't sting eyes?

**Short answer:** Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 has the best record for not stinging: 22 of 25 parents said it didn't sting their child's eyes. The brand doesn't sell it on Amazon, so the best pick on Amazon is Sun Bum Kids Clear Face Stick SPF 50 at 8 of 11, from a smaller group of parents. Sun Bum Kids Clear Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 has the weakest record here: 13 of 13 parents who mentioned eyes said it stung.

**What stands out:** Same brand, opposite results: Sun Bum's face stick came in at 8 of 11, while 13 of 13 parents said its lotion stung their child's eyes.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Didn't sting | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 | 22 of 25 | 88% | no |
| 2 | Sun Bum Kids Clear Face Stick SPF 50 | 8 of 11 | 73% | yes |
| 3 | Sun Bum Kids Clear Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 | 0 of 13 | 0% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50

Parents keep coming back to how it goes on: 42% say it rubs in clear and 22% call it good value. Complaints are few, with 10% finding it greasy.

- Praised for: Rubs in clear (43%), Gentle on skin (25%), Good value (23%)
- Complaints: Greasy (10%), Rash or irritation (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 2. Sun Bum Kids Clear Face Stick SPF 50

Easy to put on is the big praise, at 30% of reviews, and 8 of 11 parents said it didn't sting. The catch is sunburn: 43% of reviews say their kids still got sunburned.

- Praised for: Easy to apply (30%), No sunburn (27%), Gentle on skin (10%)
- Complaints: Still got sunburned (43%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 3. Sun Bum Kids Clear Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

Every parent who brought up eyes said this lotion stung, 13 of 13, and 34% of all its reviews mention stinging. On the plus side, 11% say it rubs in clear.

- Praised for: Rubs in clear (11%), Gentle on skin (5%)
- Complaints: Still got sunburned (11%), Greasy (8%), Rash or irritation (8%)
- Reports counted: 38

## Questions

**Which kids' sunscreen doesn't sting eyes?**

Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50 has the best record, with 22 of 25 parents saying it didn't sting their child's eyes. Sun Bum Kids Clear Face Stick SPF 50 follows at 8 of 11 and is the best pick on Amazon.

**Does Sun Bum Kids sunscreen sting eyes?**

It depends on which one. The Sun Bum Kids Clear Face Stick SPF 50 came in at 8 of 11, but 13 of 13 parents said the Sun Bum Kids Clear Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 stung their child's eyes.

**What else do parents complain about?**

Sunburn comes up for the stick: 43% of Sun Bum Kids Clear Face Stick SPF 50 reviews say their kids still got sunburned. For Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50, the main complaint is a greasy feel, at 10% of reviews.

**How should I use sunscreen on babies and young kids?**

Follow the label, including how much to use and when to reapply, and always reapply after swimming or sweating. For babies under six months, ask your pediatrician about sunscreen and keep them in the shade.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/