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Blue Lizard Kids Mineral-Based Sunscreen * SPF 30+ | Bottle

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Avena sativa kernel extract 0.85% - 1.25%Dimethicone 3% - 4.4%

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Product summary

We assess that "Blue Lizard - Kids Mineral-Based Sunscreen * SPF 30+ | Bottle" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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 "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

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 11.98CA$ in Canada, for 45.00A$ in Australia, for 34.00$ in the United States and for 15.00£ 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.

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.

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.

octocrylene 4%

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

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

zinc oxide 4%

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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

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.

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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).

dimethicone 3% - 4.4%

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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

cetyl dimethicone 6% - 9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

beeswax 9.7%

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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

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Key Actives

avena sativa kernel extract 0.85% - 1.25%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Anti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

dimethicone 3% - 4.4%

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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

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Potential irritants

octocrylene 4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

caprylyl glycol 6.2% - 9.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 2% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

sorbitan oleate 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

All ingredients

octocrylene 4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 4%

Irritation risk:

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 9.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Ingredient list view

Octocrylene, Zinc oxide, Beeswax, 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, Avena sativa kernel extract, Peg-7 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Propanediol, Water, Sorbitan oleate, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer

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WIMJ similarity score		48%	48%	43%	37%	37%	34%	34%	34%	34%	33%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 35	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	avena sativa kernel extract beeswax +4 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract beeswax +1 more Other: cera alba helianthus annuus extract +4 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract beeswax +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract octocrylene Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract dimethicone +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract dimethicone +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus extract +3 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract cetyl dimethicone +3 more Other: ascorbic acid retinyl palmitate +7 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract avena sativa kernel extract +1 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 ceramide ng +9 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract zinc oxide Other: butyrospermum parkii butter extract camellia oleifera leaf extract +4 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract octocrylene Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract octocrylene Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclomethicone +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? +7 more	simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? cera alba Has skin benefit?	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +1 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? +3 more	carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	citrus grandis seed extract Has skin benefit? magnesium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +5 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? polyaminopropyl biguanide Has skin benefit? +13 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	tetradecane Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	octocrylene Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +25 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +8 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +12 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +6 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +21 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +42 more	unknown Has skin benefit? avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? +37 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +25 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +19 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +12 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Blue Lizard Kids Mineral-Based Sunscreen * SPF 30+ | Bottle

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