Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen Lotion Sport, SPF 30+, Tube
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Sun protectionSPF 30 · 4 UV filtersBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
Anti-agingSide benefit · TocopherolWorks well
This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).
MoisturizingSide benefit · Beeswax, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 9 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, dimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Benzophenone-3, Diazolidinyl urea + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctocrylene2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneBenzophenone-33%
- Irritation risk
- High
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Zinc oxide6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideBeeswax~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxC12-15 alkyl benzoate~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCetyl dimethicone~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
More about Cetyl dimethiconeDimethicone copolyol~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateEthylhexyl stearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateEthylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Parfum~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHexyl laurate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateHydrogenated castor oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilMethyl glucose dioleate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractPeg-7 hydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.85%
Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearatePropylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPropylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Water~0.2–0.75%
Sorbitan oleate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateStearic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSilica~0.1–0.45%
Dimethicone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeVp/hexadecene copolymer~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Zinc oxide, Beeswax, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetyl dimethicone, Unknown, Dimethicone copolyol, Diazolidinyl urea, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Ethylparaben, Parfum, Hexyl laurate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Methyl glucose dioleate, Methylparaben, Avena sativa kernel extract, Peg-7 hydrogenated castor oil, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Propylene glycol, Propylparaben, Water, Sorbitan oleate, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Silica, Dimethicone, Vp/hexadecene copolymer
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Blue LizardAustralian Sunscreen Lotion Sport, SPF 30+, TubeYOUR PRODUCT | CVS HealthClear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50 | Banana BoatSimply Protect Sport Sunscreen Lotion | EquateBeauty Ultra Light Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 70 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin E | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Avobenzone |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 70 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 - BottleNeutrogena Sport Face Oil-Free Lotion Sunscreen, SPF 70+
Product summary
The ingredient list suggests that "Blue Lizard - Australian Sunscreen Lotion Sport, SPF 30+, Tube" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: oxybenzone, octinoxate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
Irritation risk
This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3On Photostability of Oxybenzonecore.ac.uk
- 4A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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