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BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN

Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+

SPF 50+ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. US 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 skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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%.
Verdict Should you buy 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.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 83
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 75
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 72
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Spray
Finish How the formula looks on skin 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' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
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 19 Jun 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