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BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50
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+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 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).
78.0
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.
Verdict Should you buy 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.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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) 50 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Alanine·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice·Alumina·Aluminum Stearate·Anetholea Anisata Leaf Extract·Arginine·Aspartic Acid·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Caprylyl Glycol·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Glycine·Glycine Soja Oil·Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract·Histidine·Hydroxyacetophenone·Isoleucine·Isostearyl Alcohol·Isostearyl Isostearate·Oryza Sativa Extract·Oryza Sativa Germ Extract·Pca·Phenylalanine·Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract·Proline· Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil·Serine·Sodium Chloride· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Sodium Lactate·Sodium PCA·Sorbitan Isostearate· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract·Threonine·Tocopheryl Acetate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Valine·Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer·Water·Xanthan Gum
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
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.
40 Sodium PCA