PRODUCT REVIEW

Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen - Sensitive Skin, SPF 30+

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 2.4% - 3.6%Titanium dioxide 5

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Product summary

We believe that this product can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. 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.

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The product retails for 19.28$ in the United States and for 36.02£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

zinc oxide 10%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

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

titanium dioxide 5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

Anti-aging

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 tone

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).

Moisturizing

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).

beeswax 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

octyldodecyl neopentanoate 0.6% - 1.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen

dimethicone 2.4% - 3.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Key Actives

dimethicone 2.4% - 3.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

titanium dioxide 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

caprylyl glycol 5.8% - 8.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

chlorphenesin 0.16% - 0.32%

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A preservative

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

sorbitan oleate 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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titanium dioxide 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 10%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

beeswax 23% - 35%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Ingredient list view

Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Beeswax, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Cetyl dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Hexyl laurate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Methyl glucose dioleate, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Peg-7 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Propanediol, Water, Sorbitan oleate, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer

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WIMJ similarity score		33%	32%	32%	32%	32%	31%	31%	31%	31%	31%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 44	SPF 50	SPF 44	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 49
Key ingredients	beeswax cetyl dimethicone +4 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: dimethicone octyldodecyl neopentanoate +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +3 more	Common: titanium dioxide zinc oxide +4 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract ceramide 1 +10 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +3 more	Common: beeswax dimethicone +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: beeswax cetyl dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: bisabolol ethylhexyl hydroxystearate +1 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +1 more
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Potential Irritants	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? +6 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +9 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +2 more	sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +7 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	nelumbo nucifera extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? hexyl laurate Has skin benefit? +2 more	bht Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +47 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? +50 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +26 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +14 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +22 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen - Sensitive Skin, SPF 30+

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Moisturizing

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