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Bubble Skincare

Bubble Skincare Solar Mate Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40

  • Sun Protection Factor: SPF 40
  • Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
  • Skin Type: Normal, Oily, Acne-Prone
  • Target Use Body Part: Face

Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A fragrance-free, zinc oxide mineral SPF 40 built for oily and acne-prone skin, with a lighter finish claim than typical mineral formulas.

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ASIN: B0D3ZDB583Category: Sunscreens

Overview

Bubble Skincare's Solar Mate is a zinc oxide mineral sunscreen for the face, rated SPF 40 broad spectrum with added blue light protection from ginseng extract. It comes in a 1.7 ounce (50 milliliter) bottle formulated for normal, oily and acne-prone skin.

Unlike many drugstore facial sunscreens, this one leans on a single mineral active, zinc oxide, rather than a chemical filter blend, and adds ginseng extract and raspberry seed extract for a blue light protection claim. It skips fragrance, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde and mineral oil, positioning it for reactive or blemish-prone skin. Amazon lists it as water resistant.

  • 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) bottle, single pack
  • SPF 40 broad spectrum, water resistant
  • Ginseng and raspberry seed extract
  • Fragrance free and cruelty free

Who it's for

Fits people with normal to oily or acne-prone skin who want a mineral-only facial SPF without added fragrance or common irritant preservatives. Also relevant to anyone specifically shopping for a blue light protection claim.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Zinc oxide only, no chemical filters
  • Free of parabens, sulfates and formaldehyde
  • Formulated for oily and acne-prone skin
  • Blue light protection claim included
Cons
  • SPF 40 rather than SPF 50
  • Mineral formulas can still leave some cast

Performance notes

Zinc oxide is the sole active, sitting on the skin to physically scatter UV rays rather than absorbing them chemically, generally the gentler option for reactive skin. Ginseng extract is included specifically for the blue light protection claim, alongside raspberry seed extract and glycerin. The brand markets the finish as sheer and non-greasy, though that has not been confirmed by customer feedback here.

Specifications

BrandBubble Skincare
Dimensions & fit
Package Size NameSingle
Item Weight0.18 poundshigher than 67% of 126 sunscreens
Item Dimensions1.2 × 1.5 × 5.7 inches
Capacity & performance
Item Volume6.1 fl ozhigher than 94% of 100 sunscreens
Age Range DescriptionAdult
Construction & materials
Material FeaturesCruelty Free
Material Type FreeFormaldehyde Free, Fragrance Free, Mineral Oil Free, Paraben Free, Sulfate Free
Included components
Unit Count0.11 pounds
Other details
Sun Protection FactorSPF 40lower than 61% of 128 sunscreens
Water Resistance LevelWater Resistant
Skin TypeNormal, Oily, Acne-Prone
Target Use Body PartFace
Item FormCream
Skin ToneAll
Scent NameUnscented
Product BenefitsSun Protection
Number Of Items1
AsinB0D3ZDB583
Customer Reviews{'ratings_count': '325', 'stars': '4.4'}
Best Sellers Rank#14,403 In Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 In Beauty & Personal Care) #161 In Facial Sunscreens #1,835 In Facial Skin Care Products
ManufacturerBubble Skincare
Additional FeaturesMagical Unicorn of Sunscreens, Sheer and Non-Greasy, Invisible Under Makeup
Recommended Uses For ProductFacial sun protection, daily use, sensitive and blemish-prone skin care, blue light protection
Manufacturer Part Number110001
Active IngredientsZinc Oxide, Raspberry Seed Extract, Ginseng Extract, Glycerin
Upc850020056545

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Frequently asked questions

Is Solar Mate a mineral or chemical sunscreen?

It is mineral, using zinc oxide as its sole active UV filter.

Does it claim blue light protection?

Yes, the brand attributes this to added ginseng extract in the formula.

What skin types is it formulated for?

The label lists normal, oily and acne-prone skin.