What can you mix with Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+?

Key actives

Biggest watch-out: Tanning oil Yes, with care

26 mix freely · 0 need timing · 1 need care · 0 not together. Source: the Amazon.ca listing ingredient list.

Formula breakdown

Zinc Oxide comes before water here, which is unusual and tells you it is a major part of the formula. The first five ingredients are Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate and Beeswax.

Zinc oxide appears as Zinc Oxide, ingredient 1 of 30, at a stated 10%.

Sunscreen appears as Zinc Oxide, ingredient 1 of 30, at a stated 10%.

Humectants, which pull water into the outer layer of skin: Methyl Glucose Dioleate (#17) and Propanediol (#23); Antioxidants: Tocopheryl Acetate (#27); Oils and butters, which soften and slow water loss: Hydrogenated Castor Oil (#16) and PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (#19); Emollients, which give slip and a softer feel: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (#6), Ethylhexyl Palmitate (#13), Hexyl Laurate (#15), Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate (#18), Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate (#21), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (#22) and Stearic Acid (#26); Silicones, which give a smooth, silky finish: Cetyl Dimethicone (#8), Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone (#9), Dimethicone (#11) and Triethoxycaprylylsilane (#28); Emulsifiers, which keep the oil and water parts mixed: Sorbitan Oleate (#25); Thickeners and texture agents: Alumina (#3), Trimethylsiloxysilicate (#29) and VP/Hexadecene Copolymer (#30); UV filters: Zinc Oxide (#1) and Titanium Dioxide (#2); Preservatives, which keep the product from spoiling once opened: Caprylyl Glycol (#7), Chlorphenesin (#10) and Phenoxyethanol (#20); Chelators, which bind trace metals so the formula stays stable: Disodium EDTA (#12); Also listed: Aluminum Stearate (#4), Beeswax (#5) and Ethylhexyl Stearate (#14).

Before you buy

Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ lists no fragrance, essential oils or labeled fragrance allergens among its 30 ingredients.

Ingredient jobs (30)

Ingredient	Job
Zinc Oxide	UV filter
Titanium Dioxide	UV filter
Alumina	thickener
Aluminum Stearate	other
Beeswax	other
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate	emollient
Caprylyl Glycol	preservative
Cetyl Dimethicone	silicone
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone	silicone
Chlorphenesin	preservative
Dimethicone	silicone
Disodium EDTA	chelator
Ethylhexyl Palmitate	emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate	other
Hexyl Laurate	emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil	oil or butter
Methyl Glucose Dioleate	humectant
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate	emollient
PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil	oil or butter
Phenoxyethanol	preservative
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate	emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid	emollient
Propanediol	humectant
Purified Water	water
Sorbitan Oleate	emulsifier
Stearic Acid	emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate	antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane	silicone
Trimethylsiloxysilicate	thickener
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer	thickener

How it compares

Mineral UV Filters SPF 30

Both contain zinc oxide and sunscreen and share 8 ingredients in total. This one adds Aluminum Stearate, Beeswax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone and Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone and others. Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 has Aqua (Water), Cyclopentasiloxane, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin and Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, which this one does not.

AM Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

Both contain sunscreen and share 5 ingredients in total. This one adds Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Beeswax and C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate and others. AM Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 has Homosalate (), Octinoxate (), Octisalate (), Octocrylene () and Zinc Oxide (), which this one does not. AM Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 also brings niacinamide, ceramides and hyaluronic acid as a key active, so its mixing list differs.

Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50+

Both contain sunscreen and share 2 ingredients in total. This one adds Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Beeswax and C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate and others. Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50+ has Aqua/Water/Eau, Alcohol Denat, Triethyl Citrate, Diisopropyl Sebacate and Silica, which this one does not.

With every ingredient

For Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+, these verdicts come from its zinc oxide and sunscreen content. Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ can go with tanning oil, but introduce them slowly, one at a time; Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ mixes freely with retinol, tretinoin, adapalene, vitamin C, niacinamide, glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and azelaic acid and more. Tally: 26 free, 0 timed, 1 careful, 0 never.

Our checks

Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ is not one of our picks yet because of: INCI: no verified listing; CA: not shown in stock; Blue Lizard, the maker of Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+, has been selling skin care since 1999. Pick rules.

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