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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

This is the BEST for Sports!!

By Mike

from Fremont, CA.

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Pros

  • Sweatproof
  • UVA/UVB Protection
  • Waterproof

Cons

    Best Uses

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

      I always use Bullfrog!! Dont get a Sunburn! Uee Bullfrog!!

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      5.0

      THE BEST - PERIOD

      By cgkennelly

      from Sarasota, FL

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      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Beach
        • Daily Use
        • Motorcycle touring
        • Sports
        • Water Sports

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

        Being Irish and very light skinned I am prone to burn. This is the only product that I have found that I can put on just out of the shower and be good to go for the day. I have never been burned where I have applied Bullfrog.

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        5.0

        Great product

        By None

        from Snellville, Ga

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        Pros

        • Effective Protection
        • Non-comedogenic
        • 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:

          Use it at the beach and for walking in park.

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          5.0

          Great Stuff

          By Dave

          from Sarasota, FL

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          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Beach
            • Daily Use
            • Sports
            • Swimming

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

            Daily use

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            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            surfer formula is a little oilier

            By Lene

            from Amarillo Texas

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            Pros

            • Effective Protection
            • New formula greasier
            • Non-comedogenic
            • Rubs In Well
            • Sweatproof
            • UVA/UVB Protection
            • Waterproof

            Cons

            • Greasy or Heavy

            Best Uses

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

              Love Bullfrog Gel but found the surfer formula a little oilier, still works really well, but prefer the other formula.

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              1.0

              sticky mess

              By roho

              from Florida

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              Pros

                Cons

                • Greasy or Heavy
                • Smells Bad

                Best Uses

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

                  I love the regular bullfrog gel but this surfer formula is awful. It is a sticky mess and smells bad. I won't be using anymore of it.

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                  5.0

                  Bullfrog is an Excellent Sun Block

                  By Larry

                  from Cincinnati, Ohio

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                  Pros

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

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Sports

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

                    I use Bullfrog for Tennis, Sailing, Shooting, and Golf. It is great!!!

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                    (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    1.0

                    probably good for swimmers

                    By disappointed in TO

                    from Thousand Oaks, Ca.

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                    Pros

                    • Effective Protection

                    Cons

                    • Greasy or Heavy

                    Best Uses

                    • Swimming

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

                    Apparently this product replaced the alcohol-based predecessor, which I found to be far superior for my purposes. This surfer gel seems to be wax-based, is difficult to wash off with soap, and makes any clothes that come in contact with it stick to it. I believe I would even prefer the greasy, lotion-based sun blocks, which I have always avoided for the same reasons, for they might be less greasy and sticky.

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                    2.0

                    dries out the skin too much - used daily

                    By Mom

                    from Detroit Michigan

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                    Pros

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

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Beach
                      • Swimming

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

                      I am not new to Bull Frog products and am a regular user, but new to the surfer formula. I bought for use at the ocean. It completely dried my kids faces out (the legs a little), to the point I had to put triple antibotic medicine on their faces because lotion only caused burning because of the cracks. Poor babies. It smells better that the regular formula, which has a strong alcohol smell, but original does not dry skin out. All works well to protect from sun!

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                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      Good, but not for everyone....

                      By Pogo

                      from San Jose, CA

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                      Pros

                      • Effective Protection
                      • Non-comedogenic
                      • Sweatproof
                      • UVA/UVB Protection
                      • Waterproof

                      Cons

                      • Greasy or Heavy

                      Best Uses

                      • Beach
                      • Swimming

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

                      Execellent product if you are in the water or sweating heavily and can't reapply regularly. It's like liquid beeswax and will not wash off easily.

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