Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen, Sensitive SPF 30+, 5-Ounce

by Blue Lizard

• Uses the finest UV ray-blocking ingredients
• Contains micronized zinc oxide
• The best broad-spectrum protection
• Water resistant and SPF 30
• Fragrance- and chemical-free for sensitive skin

Product Description

For sensitive skin.

Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide protection. Chemical free. Fragrance free. Immediate broad-spectrum protection. UVA/UVB Protection. Dermatologist recommended. Lid changes color in UV light!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 2.8 x 1.4 inches ; 5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EY4YLS
• UPC: 600027000207 600027000054
• Item model number: F00020
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160 in Beauty (See Top 100 in Beauty)
  • #8 in Beauty > Skin Care > Sun > Skin Protection

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

101 of 104 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Effective with minimal synthetic chemicals - but NOT "chemical- free" August 8, 2005

By Alan Lekan

This is one of the better, high-SPF formulas around for chemically-sensitive and health-conscious users. But, it is not exactly "pristine" in its ingredient list as the base lotion contains many synthetic chemicals. Additionally, not all the Blue Lizard formulas are the same as far as "active" sunscreen agents. Out of all the Blue Lizard sunscreens, the "Sensitive formula" and "Baby Lotion" have the least added UV-absorbing, synthetically-made chemicals. Some of these typical sunscreen chemicals (methoxycinnamate, benzophenone, homosalate, octinate) are suspected for potential adverse health affects. Certainly, they are not "organic," "natural" or "pure" - they are synthetic chemical derived in a lab and have a high photoactivity that is not desirable for health reasons. The other Blue Lizard formulas use these as "active ingredients" for suncreening which rely on absorbing UV light to achieve the SPF rating.

In contrast, this Blue Lizard "Sensitive" formula achieves it's very high protection factor (SPF 30+) using much more inert, mineral pigments (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide). These materials mostly REFLECT light to achieve high SPF (which is better than absorbing light as the synthetic chemicals do). These pigments are added into the lotion base and carefully dispersed into a super-fine particle size ("micronization"). At these finer particle sizes, the effectiveness is much greater, giving high UV protection without that famous "white nose look" sported by many a lifeguard (that resulted from more "course" dispersions of zinc oxide). But, because of these whitening agents, this product will still can leave a slight pale cast....

Compared to the other chemicals typically used in suncreens, the titanium dioxide and expecially zinc oxide used in this formula are MUCH LESS a health concern for toxicity, allergenicity, carcinogenicity (assuming one does not drink a quart of it). BUT, while these sunscreen agents in this Blue Lizard formula are much less a health concern, the "base" formula is NOT by any mean "chemical free" (as the label incorrectly suggests). Its ingredient list reads like a page from a chemistry textbook (EDTA, propylene glycol etc). Such are the broad, FDA labeling loopholes. "Chemical-free" here refers to the "active suncreen ingredients" and not these other materials in the base lotion. Such misleading labeling is confusing and a disservice to the consumer really.

If you want an equally effective suncreen but one using the purest base formulas made only with naturally-occuring, certified "organic" ingredients, then the best choice is Aubrey Organics "SUN" SPF 25. Its one of the purest formulas around (as is all their products). In the world of "green-sounding" products, Aubrey is the 'real deal' and completely avoid suspect ingredients. This is important because lotions of any type applied to skin are directly absorbed into the body (like eating food). So, the healthiest formulas will have only materials that you could also eat! But, you wouldn't want to eat most of the unpronouncible chemicals in other formulas - including some in the Blue Lizard formula - but you could with the Aubrey Organics product. Blue Lizard is a good formula but Aubrey Organics SUN is purer with no "suspect" synthetic chemicals. Read more ›

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheaper at Walgreens March 19, 2011

By Kris

Blue Lizard (Sensitive) is all I use anymore; it's the best sunblock product on the market at a reasonable price. Was recommended to me by my dermatologist who is a specialist in skin cancer and as a skin cancer survivor... I listen closely to everything he tells me. Your suncreen/block MUST have titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, both, to be worthwhile! The only reason I'm writing this review is that the price here at Amazon of $27 is outrageous.... you can get it all day long online at Walgreens for $15, same 5oz size...and, if you watch closely at Walgreens online, they'll have it on sale soon..later this month (Mar) or next (Apr) for $10/bottle - that's when I stock up on it for the season.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for allergic people April 21, 2011

By Valid Opinion

My son, who is 6, is allergic to most sunscreen. His reaction is that if I put regular sunscreen (even PABA free) on him, and he is exposed to sunlight, the exposed skin breaks out into a rash with tiny pinpoint bumps and his face swells, gets red and hot, like a severe sunburn. Eventually it will dry out and peel. It takes days of Benadryl and cortisone topical to get him comfortable again. It's awful. And he's a fair skinned redhead, so not having sunscreen is not an option for us.

This sunscreen, Blue Lizard Sensitive, worked great for him. No reaction at all. No sunburn either. What more can you ask for?

I used it on myself as well. It goes on almost, but not quite clear. There is still a white color there, though it's thin. It dries to a non-greasy finish. So, you don't feel all gooped up all day. It seems to stay on for quite a while. I didn't shower until the next morning, and it still felt like it was on my skin when I got it wet, I had to wash it off with soap. So, it seems to be pretty good at lasting.

We spent the afternoon in the direct sun with this stuff on and neither of us got a sunburn and we only applied it once.

If you are allergic to sunscreen, this is a safe bet. It works well, and didn't cause a reaction.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good sunscreen for sensitive skin. July 9, 2010

By Lynn

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This is one of the few sunscreens I can use without breaking out in an itchy rash. It works well but I wish it came in SPF 60 or higher. Otherwise it's very good. I used to use Fallene Total Block SPF 65 clear. It was wonderful and I could use it without an allergic reaction, but they've changed the formula this year and when I used it recently I got a sunburn after only an hour of playing tennis.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well! September 17, 2010

By sun lover

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I love this sunscreen. I've tried many different sunscreens over the years, and our family will probably stick with this one. No one seems to be sensitive or allergic to it, and it gives us great sun protection. I love how the bottle turns blue in UV light.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Not at all what I was hoping for July 8, 2012

By ArizonaCat

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I have been using a similar product, with Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide as the sunblocking agents, but I don't care much for its strong scent. So, after reading all the positive reviews of the Blue Lizard sunscreens I decided to give the fragrance free version a try. Maybe it works well for some people, but for me this sunscreen is extremely greasy and did not protect my skin from the sun. With it as greasy as it was, even after drying it off then re-applying more before going outside, it felt to me like my now shiny-oily skin actually attracted the sun instead of blocking it! I might as well have gone outside with no sunscreen on at all. I am very surprised and disappointed that I didn't like this product better, especially considering the cost.