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Bull Frog Surfer Formula Gel Sunblock, SPF 36 5 fl oz (147.8 ml)

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Bull Frog Surfer Formula Gel Sunblock, SPF 36, 5 fl oz
 
4.5

(based on 64 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (52)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (4)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Effective protection (54)
  • Waterproof (51)
  • Sweatproof (48)
  • UVA/UVB protection (44)
  • Rubs in well (28)

Cons

  • Greasy (20)

Best Uses

  • Beach (45)
  • Sports (37)
  • Swimming (34)
  • Daily use (17)
  • Water sports (10)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Brand buyer (31), Budget shopper (20)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Saved our Holiday: A Frog Worth Kissing!

We took two bottles of this on our two-week equatorial vacation. The sun was mercilessly hot and there was little to no shade. Several parties in our group were using Waterproof Banana Boat with ...Read complete review

We took two bottles of this on our two-week equatorial vacation. The sun was mercilessly hot and there was little to no shade. Several parties in our group were using Waterproof Banana Boat with a higher SPF than our Bullfrog and swore by it.

We were mocked heartily on the first day when we applied our Bullfrog once in the morning and not again til afternoon. This product performed above par and withstood boogie-boarding, heavy surf, sand and toweling off. The only real re-application needed was to faces (from wiping the water out of our eyes & nose).

At the end of the day, the BB users were wearing Rashies and reapplying product like crazy... we were unscathed, if a little tanned. The hard-core BB users were converts by the end of the week when we went rafting, to the water park and back to the beach and they didn't burn at all... after one thorough application and a touch-up here and there.

This is a fantastic product! I've been using it for years and swear by it to keep fun in the sun! It's not greasy, doesn't leave you feeling like you've got a coat of plastic on and doesn't clog pores.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Ok, but not for surfing!

I'm disappointed in this product. I bought this for a trip to Maui. I read all the great reviews on this product and had high hopes. I put this liberaly on the back of...Read complete review

I'm disappointed in this product. I bought this for a trip to Maui. I read all the great reviews on this product and had high hopes. I put this liberaly on the back of my calves which is a high burn area when surfing and went out surfing. It was the only area that really got ultra exposure since I was wearing a rashguard. Short story:, my calves got fried to bacon after only about 2 hrs in the water!! I was very disappointed in this sunscreen. To it's credit I will say that I didn't seem to get burned while snorkeling though. So maybe it's just not suited to water activities where the water is more vigorous, like SURFING. Kinda odd since it's called surfer formula! Next time I'm gonna try HIC 2x Performance Sport Sunblock SPF 50 and see if it works better. I don't think i'll buy this again.

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5.0

Excellent Product

By Prevent Skin Cancer

from Orange County, California

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Pros

  • Effective Protection
  • Sweatproof
  • UVA/UVB Protection
  • Waterproof

Cons

  • A little greasy

Best Uses

  • Water Sports

Comments about Bull Frog Surfer Formula Gel Sunblock, SPF 36, 5 fl oz:

This product works very well. I apply in the morning and it protects me from getting sunburn all day. I have used this product for several years and it works better than anything else I have tried. It applies thick and is greasy, but directons say to rub in a second time after 5 minutes. It works all day, in and out of the water. I use for water skiing and wake boarding.

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5.0

works great

By Ed

from Memphis, TN

describe yourself Budget Buyer

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Pros

  • Effective Protection

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Beach

    Comments about Bull Frog Surfer Formula Gel Sunblock, SPF 36, 5 fl oz:

    apply 2-3 times during a 4=5 hour period of constant sun exposure. works great, no burns yet if I'm diligent at keeping it applied

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    5.0

    Need not reapply!!

    By Beach Daddy of 2

    from Tampa, FL

    describe yourself Brand Buyer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Effective Protection
    • One application
    • Sweatproof
    • UVA/UVB Protection
    • Waterproof

    Cons

    • Greasy or Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Beach
    • Water Sports

    Comments about Bull Frog Surfer Formula Gel Sunblock, SPF 36, 5 fl oz:

    Use on myself and my kids. All day at FL beaches. No reapplying, no burning. Love this product!

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    5.0

    Excellent product

    By Stan

    from Atlanta, GA

    describe yourself Budget Buyer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Does not run or show
    • Easy to apply
    • Effective Protection
    • Not Greasy
    • Waterproof

    Cons

    • Can sting eyes
    • Product degrades in time

    Best Uses

    • Beach
    • Daily Use
    • Sports
    • Water Sports

    Comments about Bull Frog Surfer Formula Gel Sunblock, SPF 36, 5 fl oz:

    This product is my favorite sunblock: effective, waterproof, easy to apply, does not show or run, offers protection for the whole day, even after being in the water. Its only downsides is that it really hurts my eyes if I am not careful applying it, and that I noticed that the product degrades after sitting on the shelf for a year or more.

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    4.0

    Great protection

    By Lover of beach

    from Vacation in Mexico

    describe yourself Budget Buyer

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    Pros

    • Effective Protection
    • Long lasting
    • Non-comedogenic
    • Rubs In Well
    • Sweatproof
    • UVA/UVB Protection
    • Waterproof

    Cons

    • Runs Easily

    Best Uses

    • Beach
    • Daily Use
    • Sports
    • Water Sports

    Comments about Bull Frog Surfer Formula Gel Sunblock, SPF 36, 5 fl oz:

    Use small amount in palm of hand to apply. Goes a surprisingly long way and LASTS.

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    5.0

    The best sunscreen on the market.

    By hockey

    from NJ

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Effective Protection
    • Rubs In Well
    • Sweatproof
    • UVA/UVB Protection
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Beach
      • Sports
      • Water Sports

      Comments about Bull Frog Surfer Formula Gel Sunblock, SPF 36, 5 fl oz:

      Best sunscreen on the market. Difficult to find in stores but worth the wait to order online. Stock up pre-season. Although more greasy than other sunscreens Bullfrog Surfer Gel stays on longer than any other sunscreen and is very water resistant. Protects even the fairest skin types and smells great to boot!

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      5.0

      I would buy this product again and again

      By Beatriz

      from Miami, Fl

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      Pros

      • Effective Protection
      • Non-comedogenic
      • Not Greasy
      • Rubs In Well
      • Sweatproof
      • UVA/UVB Protection
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Beach

        Comments about Bull Frog Surfer Formula Gel Sunblock, SPF 36, 5 fl oz:

        excellent

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        5.0

        Bull Frog Surfer Formula is the best!

        By Julie P.

        from Pittsburgh, PA

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        Verified Buyer

        Comments about Bull Frog Surfer Formula Gel Sunblock, SPF 36, 5 fl oz:

        My husband and one daughter have fair skin. We found Bull Frog Surfer Formula on our beach trip one year and haven't used anything else since. We are in the ocean and pool all day and this sunscreen continued to protect them with the initial application and maybe a re-application halfway through the day. It is amazing how well it works. They both end up with a nice tan at the end of the week but absolutely no sunburn! Bull Frog Surfer also is super easy to apply. It just glides on!

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        5.0

        Great and hard find in stores

        By K

        from North Carolina

        describe yourself Budget Buyer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Effective Protection
        • Rubs In Well
        • Sweatproof
        • UVA/UVB Protection
        • Waterproof

        Cons

        • Greasy or Heavy

        Best Uses

        • Beach
        • Sports
        • Water Sports

        Comments about Bull Frog Surfer Formula Gel Sunblock, SPF 36, 5 fl oz:

        My husband swears by the Surfer formula of Bullfrog. You can get the other products in stores near us, but we have been unable to find the Surfer formula anywhere but online, and drugstore had a great price!

        It definitely will keep you protected all day, even for super-fair-skinned me and in the Florida sun or at the beach. It's sweatproof and doesn't wash off.

        The only downside is that it can be on the greasy side, and will cause my long hair to mat up if I don't let it dry completely before letting hair touch it.

        Overall, I highly recommend it for beach or pool use, or for outdoor sports.

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        5.0

        Best feel for a sunscreen hands down!

        By cheaton

        from Northern New Jersey

        describe yourself Budget Buyer

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        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Effective Protection
        • Like hand sanitizer feel
        • Love the feel
        • Not Greasy
        • Rubs In Well
        • Sweatproof
        • UVA/UVB Protection
        • Waterproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Beach
          • Daily Use
          • Sports
          • Water Sports

          Comments about Bull Frog Surfer Formula Gel Sunblock, SPF 36, 5 fl oz:

          Love that the feel is a little like a hand sanitizer feel. Cool, then absorbed quickly. My husband hates putting on sunscreen, especially on his face. Up till now, the sprays were the best I could get him to use. Now, he loves the Bullfrog line, especially the gel formula SPF 36.

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