blue-lizard Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral 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. Zinc Oxide
2. Titanium Dioxide
3. Alumina
4. Aluminum Stearate
5. Beeswax
6. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
7. Caprylyl Glycol
8. Cetyl Dimethicone
9. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
10. Chlorphenesin
11. Dimethicone
12. Disodium EDTA
13. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
14. Ethylhexyl Stearate
15. Hexyl Laurate
16. Hydrogenated Castor Oil
17. Methyl Glucose Dioleate
18. Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
19. PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
22. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
23. Propanediol
24. Purified Water
25. Sorbitan Oleate
26. Stearic Acid
27. Tocopheryl Acetate
28. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
29. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
30. Vp Hexadecene Copolymer

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains siliconesContains PEG

Formulation view Physical sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for broad-spectrum protection. Beeswax and silicones improve feel. Esters enhance water resistance. Suitable for sensitive skin. Formulation note: High mineral content can pill; silicones are added to improve smoothness and film-forming properties.

Key ingredients

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc OxideC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

ABRASIVE

Alumina

ANTICAKING

Aluminum Stearate

BINDING

Beeswax

DEODORANT

Caprylyl Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeChlorphenesinDimethiconeDisodium EDTAEthylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexyl StearateHexyl LaurateHydrogenated Castor OilMethyl Glucose DioleateOctyldodecyl NeopentanoatePEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanolPolyglyceryl-4 IsostearatePolyhydroxystearic AcidPropanediolPurified WaterSorbitan OleateStearic AcidTocopheryl AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilaneTrimethylsiloxysilicateVp Hexadecene Copolymer

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Ingredients explained

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

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

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

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

Methyl Glucose Dioleate

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

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

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.

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

Vinylpyrrolidone/hexadecene copolymer for powder binding and film formation; pair with water-soluble solvents

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