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BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+
BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN

Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Spray 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-only spray with dimethicone vehicle; relatively elegant for mineral spray though propellant inhalation is a minor concern.

△ 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).
Where to buy it
Ulta US In stock
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77.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #441 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Zinc-only spray with dimethicone vehicle; relatively elegant for mineral spray though propellant inhalation is a minor concern.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 83
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 75
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 72
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Spray
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?

Zinc-only spray in a dimethicone vehicle with aloe and glycerin, free of fragrance and ethanol. Tetrafluoropropene propellant enables quick mist application, though spray-format mineral sunscreens warrant care to avoid inhalation during use.

Pros
  • Single-filter zinc oxide simplifies the active ingredient list
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free base
  • Dimethicone vehicle aids even spreading after misting
  • Glycerin and aloe support skin comfort
Cons
  • Aerosol propellant raises inhalation concerns
  • Sprays make even coverage harder to verify
  • No PA rating listed

Who it's for: Sensitive users seeking a quick reapplication format for body who are comfortable misting outdoors away from the face.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 22 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Caprylyl Glycol·Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone·Dimethicone· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Hydrogenated Polydecene·Isopropyl Myristate·Pentylene Glycol·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Propanediol·Silica·Sodium Chloride·Sodium Phytate·Sorbitan Olivate·Synthetic Beeswax·Tetrafluoropropene·Water
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
03 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
04 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
05 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
06 Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone
07 Dimethicone Dimethicone
08 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
10 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
11 Hydrogenated Polydecene Hydrogenated Polydecene
12 Isopropyl Myristate Isopropyl Myristate
13 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
14 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
15 Propanediol Propanediol
16 Silica Silica
17 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
18 Sodium Phytate
19 Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Olivate
20 Synthetic Beeswax Synthetic Beeswax
21 Tetrafluoropropene
22 Water Water