BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN
Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
SPF 50+ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Zinc+TiO2 with fragrance-free silicone base; gentle for sensitive skin but mineral combo typically leaves whitish cast on deeper tones.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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78.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #407 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Zinc+TiO2 with fragrance-free silicone base; gentle for sensitive skin but mineral combo typically leaves whitish cast on deeper tones.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
Combines titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in a fragrance-free silicone base, with tocopherol and aloe for added comfort. The dual-mineral load delivers steady broad-spectrum coverage but typically leaves a perceptible white cast on medium and deeper skin tones.
Pros
- Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for broad UV coverage
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free formula
- Dimethicone base improves slip and spreadability
- Includes tocopherol and aloe for antioxidant comfort
Cons
- Dual mineral filters can leave visible white cast
- Dense silicone-wax matrix may feel heavy under makeup
- No published PA rating
Who it's for: Sensitive-skinned users with fair to light complexions who want untinted mineral coverage and tolerate a slightly heavy finish.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder·Alumina·Aluminum Stearate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Caprylyl Glycol·Cetyl Dimethicone·Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone·Dimethicone·Disodium Edta·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Ethylhexyl Stearate·Euphorbia Cerifera Cera·Hexyl Laurate·Hydroxyacetophenone·Methyl Glucose Dioleate·Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate·Peg-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Propanediol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer·Water