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BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN
Sport Mineral SPF 50 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+TiO2 sport lotion with silicone water-resistant matrix; sensitive-OK but PEG-7 castor oil and dense mineral load limit elegance.
△ 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).
76.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #519 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Zinc+TiO2 sport lotion with silicone water-resistant matrix; sensitive-OK but PEG-7 castor oil and dense mineral load limit elegance.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide carried in a dense dimethicone-wax matrix with copper gluconate and zinc gluconate. The silicone base supports outdoor wear, but PEG-7 hydrogenated castor oil and the heavy mineral load limit cosmetic elegance.
Pros
- Dual mineral filters in a durable silicone matrix
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
- Copper and zinc gluconate trace minerals included
- Tocopherol added for antioxidant protection
Cons
- PEG-7 hydrogenated castor oil can irritate compromised skin
- Heavy mineral load shows white cast on most skin tones
- Texture is thicker than daily-wear lotions
Who it's for: Active users who prioritize a robust mineral base for outdoor activity and accept a heavier finish in exchange.
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) 33 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Alumina·Aluminum Stearate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Caprylyl Glycol·Cetyl Dimethicone·Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone·Copper Gluconate·Dimethicone·Disodium Edta·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Ethylhexyl Stearate·Euphorbia Cerifera Cera·Hexyl Laurate·Hydroxyacetophenone·Magnesium Aspartate·Methyl Glucose Dioleate·Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate·Peg-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Pentylene Glycol·Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Propanediol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer·Water·Zinc Gluconate