The verdict
This budget-friendly kids' sunscreen effectively blocks sun and applies easily, but multiple reviewers report defective spray nozzles that fail quickly or don't work at all.
What parents love
- • effective sun protection
- • easy to apply
- • good value for price
Worth knowing
- • spray nozzle fails frequently
- • chemical/hairspray-like smell
Beyond the listing
Parents report the up&up spray sunscreen is affordable, applies easily and quickly, and dries fast—though a few note their children still experienced sunburn despite use, emphasizing the need to reapply as directed. One reviewer noted it has a good smell and reliable performance for the price.
Holds up elsewhere
- easy and fast to apply
- dries quickly
- affordable price
- good value in twin packs
- reliable sun protection when used as directed
- pleasant scent
Comes up as a drawback
- sunburn occurred in some cases
- requires frequent reapplication
- may cause mild stinging near eyes
Safety check — clear
We cross-checked this product and its manufacturer against CPSC recall notices, NHTSA child-seat recalls, FDA recalls and the AAP's safe-sleep criteria on August 31, 2026, and found no active recall or safe-sleep concern. That is a check of the public recall record, not a test of the product.
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