Maui Surfer Honey SPF 30 Sunblock Review

By
Kate McMahon
Staff writer at DIVEIN.com
Kate McMahon currently lives in a roof-top car tent, solo-traveling across North America to surf, ski&board, mountain bike, and vibe. Kate recently graduated with Highest Honors...
- Staff writer at DIVEIN.com
Blob of white Maui Surfer Honey sunscreen on the back of a hand with the tube resting on a tree stump
Straight from the tube it is stiff and bright white. Warm it between your fingers first, or the cast stays visible long after everyone else has hit the water.
DIVEIN tester squeezing Maui Surfer Honey sunscreen into her palm beside a mountain lake
Field testing at the water, where we time how long a formula takes to rub in and how much white cast is left before anyone gets wet.
Hand holding the Maui Surfer Honey SPF 30 sunscreen tube above clear turquoise shallows
The label claims 80 minutes of water resistance, which in practice means reapplying on every surface interval rather than once before the boat leaves.
Back of the Maui Surfer Honey SPF 30 tube showing its drug facts panel beside a pineapple
The back panel is the only place a sunscreen has to say what is actually blocking the sun, so read it before trusting anything printed on the front.
Blob of Maui Surfer Honey sunscreen on the back of a hand holding the tube at the shore
It comes out thick and stays white for a while, so give it a proper minute of rubbing in before you head out or you will be the pale one on the boat.

After thoroughly investigating Maui Surfer Honey’s ingredients and testing the product, we are sure this is the best natural mineral sunscreen for reef safety. This sunscreen is made in Hawaii by people who proactively save their backyard and protect their surfers’ skin. Although the price may seem high, the value proves otherwise.

Maui Surfer sunscreen has a zinc oxide base at 20%, which provides broad spectrum protection. This environmentally forward Surfer’s sunscreen works excellent in and out of water; reapplication is recommended every 2 hours.

Organic ingredients like aloe vera and orange oil give a soothing honey scent. Other ingredients like olive oil and coconut oil help deliver its smooth feeling and easy rub-in application. The typical white cast left after applying zinc sunscreen is minimal, if non-existent, with Maui Surfer Honey.

We highly recommend Maui Surfer Honey SPF 30 for its sun protection, reef safety, and natural ingredients.

About this review

To help you find a Sunblock that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.

Read about our test of Sunblocks

Recommended in: Sunblock

Things we like:

  • Natural ingredients that are genuinely reef safe
  • Nice smelling sunscreen that feels good to the touch
  • You can surf for two hours without fear of the sunscreen not working
  • Suitable for sensitive skin or kids as it is non-irritating
  • It leaves the least possible white cast for a mineral sunscreen

Things we don't like:

  • Price may seem high for the amount of product offered

Where to buy

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Price $34.95
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Some customers report slower replies or needing more follow-up than expected when they asked for help after ordering. If an order needs post-purchase support, that part of the experience is not always smooth.

Some customers also report delivery problems after ordering. That keeps follow-up and delivery as the areas to watch if you place the order here.

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Specs & Features

Protection Broad Spectrum Protection
SPF SPF 30
Active ingredient Zinc Oxide based
Size & price 3 fl oz for around $27
Water resistance Water Resistant (80 Minutes)
Reef safe “100% Reef Safe”

Where to buy

from one retailer · Checked 6 hours ago

Price $34.95
Amazon logoAmazon
In stock
Prime: Same-Day to Two-Day on millions of items
$34.95
Buy now
We only list shops we would buy from ourselves This price grid only shows retailers we trust: shops we vet on returns, delivery, and what real customers say about them. All prices are checked daily. We earn a commission from some of the shops when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Amazon logo
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Amazon?

Amazon has a documented Prime delivery program that covers millions of items, and that is the most concrete order-related support behind buying here.

Worth knowing

Some customers report slower replies or needing more follow-up than expected when they asked for help after ordering. If an order needs post-purchase support, that part of the experience is not always smooth.

Some customers also report delivery problems after ordering. That keeps follow-up and delivery as the areas to watch if you place the order here.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISAAMEXDiscover

Checkout on amazon.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on eligible orders meeting the minimum threshold. Ships from Amazon fulfillment centers or third-party sellers, depending on the listing; seller-shipped items may take longer. Most items sold on Amazon.com may be returned within 30 days of delivery; exceptions apply.
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