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BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50
BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN

Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50

SPF 50+ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Zinc+TiO2 face lotion with amino acid NMF complex; sensitive-friendly but combined minerals usually impart some white-cast.

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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78.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #427 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Zinc+TiO2 face lotion with amino acid NMF complex; sensitive-friendly but combined minerals usually impart some white-cast.
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. 72
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. 75
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
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 with an amino acid NMF complex, plant oils, and sodium hyaluronate for hydration. The dual mineral load offers steady broad-spectrum coverage but typically imparts a visible cast on deeper skin tones.

Pros
  • Dual mineral filters for broad UV defense
  • Amino acid blend mimics skin's natural moisturizing factor
  • Includes sodium hyaluronate and squalane for hydration
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
Cons
  • Combined TiO2 and ZnO often show white cast on deeper tones
  • Long extract list raises odds of incidental sensitivity
  • No PA rating listed

Who it's for: Fair-to-light complexions wanting a hydrating mineral face lotion with humectants alongside sun defense.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 50 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
04 Alanine Alanine
05 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
06 Alumina Alumina
07 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
08 Anetholea Anisata Leaf Extract Aniseed Myrtle Leaf Extract
09 Arginine Arginine
10 Aspartic Acid Aspartic Acid
12 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
13 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
14 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
15 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
16 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
17 Glycine Glycine
18 Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil
19 Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Hibiscus Flower Extract
20 Histidine Histidine
21 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
22 Isoleucine Isoleucine
23 Isostearyl Alcohol Isostearyl Alcohol
24 Isostearyl Isostearate Isostearyl Isostearate
25 Oryza Sativa Extract Rice Extract
26 Oryza Sativa Germ Extract Rice Germ Extract
27 Pca PCA
28 Phenylalanine Phenylalanine
29 Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
30 Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
31 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
33 Proline Proline
34 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
36 Serine Serine
37 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
38 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
39 Sodium Lactate Sodium Lactate
41 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
42 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
43 Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract Mountain Pepper Leaf Extract
44 Threonine Threonine
45 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
46 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
47 Valine Valine
48 Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
49 Water Water
50 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum