Blue Lizard active mineral based sunscreen spf 50

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Octisalate -
2. Titanium Dioxide -
3. Zinc Oxide -
4. Alumina
5. Aluminum Stearate
6. Beeswax
7. Butyloctyl Salicylate
8. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
9. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
10. Caprylyl Glycol
11. Cetyl Dimethicone
12. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
13. Diisopropyl Sebacate
14. Dimethicone
15. Disodium EDTA
16. Ethylhexylglycerin
17. Hexyl Laurate
18. Hydrogenated Castor Oil
19. Isostearyl Isostearate
20. L-Arginine
21. Methyl Glucose Dioleate
22. Methylpropanediol
23. Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
24. PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
25. Phenoxyethanol
26. Phenylpropanol
27. Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
28. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
29. Polyurethane-35
30. Propanediol
31. Purified Water
32. Sorbitan Oleate
33. Stearic Acid
34. Tocopheryl Acetate
35. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
36. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
37. VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains siliconesContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Dual physical barrier with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, plus butylated octyl salicylate. Emulsion based on hydrogenated castor oil and silicones. L-arginine buffers pH. Ideal for high-SPF daily commuting. Factory view: High inorganic powder load requires careful dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Key ingredients

防腐剂

Octisalate -

防晒剂

Titanium Dioxide -Zinc Oxide -

ABRASIVE

Alumina

ANTICAKING

Aluminum Stearate

BINDING

Beeswax

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Other ingredients

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl GlycolCetyl DimethiconeCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeDiisopropyl SebacateDimethiconeDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinHexyl LaurateHydrogenated Castor OilIsostearyl IsostearateL-ArginineMethyl Glucose DioleateMethylpropanediolOctyldodecyl NeopentanoatePEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanolPhenylpropanolPolyglyceryl-4 IsostearatePolyhydroxystearic AcidPolyurethane-35PropanediolPurified WaterSorbitan OleateStearic AcidTocopheryl AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilaneTrimethylsiloxysilicateVP/Hexadecene Copolymer

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Ingredients explained

Octisalate -

Benzyl salicylate preservative booster; higher sensitization than typical esters, caution for sensitive skin

Titanium Dioxide -

Physical UV filter with high coverage; nano-forms raise inhalation toxicity concerns

Zinc Oxide -

Broad-spectrum physical sunblock; prone to settling, requires fine milling or suspension stabilization

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Aluminum Stearate

Aluminum stearate used as anticaking, emulsion stabilizer, and viscosity controller; restricted to IV/150 uses, avoid direct contact with acids.

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Cetyl Dimethicone

Silicone emulsifier/conditioner; excellent slip, hydrophobic, non-comedogenic.

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Low-viscosity, high-flash-point ester; excellent spreadability, non-greasy feel

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Hexyl Laurate

Light ester emollient for silky feel; 1-5%, monitor oxidative stability

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity

Isostearyl Isostearate

Dry emollient providing non-greasy feel; low comedogenic risk, suitable for combination skin.

L-Arginine

L-Arginine, amphoteric amino acid for pH adjustment and skin conditioning; water-soluble, hygroscopic

Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier/emollient; plant-derived, gentle, used in syndets/light creams, PEG alternative.

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems

PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying and cleansing surfactant for shampoos; contains PEG, plant-derived source

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Phenylpropanol

Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifier at 1–5%; mild type, suitable for sensitive skin formulas

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Polyurethane-35

Not decoded yet

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.

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