Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It wears with a balanced finish but feels a touch heavier than a lightweight fluid and can leave a moderate white cast typical of mineral formulas. It does not commonly sting and has a low pore-clogging profile, which suits sensitive skin. The SPF 50 gives good protection, and with a score of 79.8 out of 100 it is a strong choice for those who prefer mineral filters and a gentle feel.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- β28 Zinc Oxide, 10% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 8% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (18% total declared)
- +7.1 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +9.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina)
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Heavy feel
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Zinc Oxide, 10% declared
- β20 Titanium Dioxide, 8% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #14, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
73
- +100 Starting score
- β27 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- β 2 2 slippy emollient esters (Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 1 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Aloe vera
Full ingredient list (30)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 28 10% declared
- β 18 10% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 8% declared
- β 20 8% declared
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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5 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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12 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 heavy comedogenic ester
- 1 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β dewy slippy emollient ester
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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24 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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25 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 2 wax water lock
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 film former
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30 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
Is Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using only Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide as filters. That makes it a common choice for people who prefer mineral formulas or have sensitive skin.
Does Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral leave a white cast?
Its white cast is rated medium, which is typical of zinc and titanium lotions. You may see some residue on darker skin tones, so blend it in well.
Is Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 good?
It scores 79.8 out of 100, a strong result. The SPF 50 gives good protection, it has a low pore-clogging profile and does not commonly sting, making it a reliable pick for sensitive skin.