BL
BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN
Sheer Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
SPF 50+ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Zinc-only with botanical extracts; benzyl alcohol slightly raises sensitivity flag but otherwise clean and modern emulsion.
△ 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).
78.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #418 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Zinc-only with botanical extracts; benzyl alcohol slightly raises sensitivity flag but otherwise clean and modern emulsion.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A zinc-only emulsion with botanical fruit extracts and a modern dispersion system; the formula is fragrance-free and free of ethanol. Benzyl alcohol is present as a preservative, which can be sensitizing for some users, though the base is otherwise clean and lightweight.
Pros
- Single zinc oxide filter in a fragrance-free formula
- Lightweight emulsion with hydrating glycerin
- Botanical fruit extracts and tocopherol included
- Polyhydroxystearic acid helps disperse zinc evenly
Cons
- Benzyl alcohol preservative can irritate sensitive skin
- Mineral-only base may still leave a slight cast
- No PA rating disclosed
Who it's for: Buyers seeking a sheer single-filter mineral lotion for daily wear, provided they tolerate benzyl alcohol as a preservative.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
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.
Lotion
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) 27 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Acacia Victoriae Fruit Extract· Benzyl Alcohol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·C13-15 Alkane·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Ethyl Macadamiate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Hydroxyacetophenone·Isostearic Acid·Lecithin·Malic Acid·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Propanediol·Quaternium-90 Bentonite· Santalum Acuminatum Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Sodium Chloride· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Triethyl Citrate·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate·Water·Xanthan Gum
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
03 Benzyl Alcohol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
07 Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
16 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
20 Santalum Acuminatum Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.