Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Summary
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 scores 78/100. 100% mineral broad-spectrum sun protection (10% zinc oxide + 5% titanium dioxide) with no chemical UV filters — making it a strong choice for sensitive-skin and pregnancy use. Reef-safe (no oxybenzone or octinoxate). The cute UV-indicator bottle that turns blue in the sun is a useful reminder. Where it loses points compared to ThinkSport and Pipette: the carrier system contains cyclopentasiloxane (D5) and cyclohexasiloxane (D6) — cyclic silicones flagged by the EU's ECHA as Substances of Very High Concern for environmental persistence and bioaccumulation in 2018. Plus phenoxyethanol and PEG-derivative emulsifiers. Crown Labs is a privately-held pharma owned by Hildred Capital.
At a glance
Key ingredients 22
Zinc Oxide (10%)Very Good
Broad-spectrum mineral UV filter, primary UVA + UVB protection.
See more about Zinc Oxide (10%) →Titanium Dioxide (5%)Good
Mineral UV filter providing additional UVB and short-UVA coverage. Best paired with zinc oxide for full broad-spectrum.
See more about Titanium Dioxide (5%) →WaterNeutral
Solvent base. Inert and necessary for formulation.
See more about Water →Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGood
Coconut-derived emollient.
See more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
PEG-modified silicone surfactant. Possible 1,4-dioxane contamination depending on manufacturing.
See more about Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone →IsohexadecaneNeutral
Synthetic dry-feel emollient.
See more about Isohexadecane →Polyhydroxystearic AcidNeutral
Mineral-dispersing polymer.
See more about Polyhydroxystearic Acid →Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
PEG-modified silicone surfactant. Possible 1,4-dioxane contamination.
See more about Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone →GlycerinGood
Humectant that draws water into the skin; offsets alcohol's drying effect. Safe, well-tolerated, and biodegradable.
See more about Glycerin →Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Silicone film-former. Water-resistant film but not biodegradable.
See more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate →Polyglyceryl-2 DiisostearateNeutral
Plant-derived emulsifier.
See more about Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate →Magnesium SulfateNeutral
Stabilizer.
See more about Magnesium Sulfate →Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGood
Soothing botanical that helps offset alcohol's drying effect.
See more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice →Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Good
Synthetic Vitamin E ester used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioner.
See more about Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) →Caprylyl GlycolNeutral
Synthetic preservative-booster and skin-conditioner derived from caprylic acid. Generally well-tolerated.
See more about Caprylyl Glycol →Hexylene GlycolBad
Propylene glycol-family solvent. Common contact allergen.
See more about Hexylene Glycol →Phenoxyethanol
Synthetic preservative considered safer than parabens but linked to skin irritation in some users at higher concentrations. EU caps at 1%.
See more about Phenoxyethanol →Sodium ChlorideNeutral
Polysorbate 80
Ethoxylated emulsifier; possible 1,4-dioxane contamination.
See more about Polysorbate 80 →Disodium EDTA
Synthetic chelator; poorly biodegradable.
See more about Disodium EDTA →Cyclopentasiloxane (D5)Bad
Cyclic silicone designated a Substance of Very High Concern by the EU's ECHA in 2018 for environmental persistence and bioaccumulation. Restricted in rinse-off products in the EU since 2020. Leave-on use (like sunscreen) remains permitted but contested.
See more about Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) →Cyclohexasiloxane (D6)Bad
Cyclic silicone in the same EU SVHC category as D5. Persists in the environment and bioaccumulates in aquatic life.
See more about Cyclohexasiloxane (D6) →Get the full breakdown in the Scout app
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