Blue Lizard

Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50.

Sunscreen

About this product

A fragrance-free mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide offering SPF 50 protection and water resistance for sensitive skin.

Full ingredients

Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Beeswax, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isostearyl Isostearate, L-Arginine, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Methylpropanediol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylpropanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyurethane-35, Propanediol, Purified Water, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Guru Score

74%

Mixed

3 experts · Moderate agreement

3Gurus

2Yay

0Mixed

1Nay

What they liked

Water resistant 80 minutes
Fragrance-free
Lightweight, blends quickly

What they flagged

Noticeable white cast
Turns purple on deeper skin tones

What the gurus are saying

This mineral sunscreen leaves a visible white cast that dermatologists flag as a real concern, especially for darker skin tones where it can turn noticeably purple. That said, it earns praise for strong water resistance (80 minutes), a lightweight feel that blends quickly, and solid protection at a drugstore price. The high concentration of mineral actives makes it dependable for kids and active use, though those with deeper complexions or a low tolerance for any visible residue may want to test it first.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take April 2026

Best for

Dry skin Sensitive skin

Type

SunscreenLotion

Key actives

Vitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai

720k subs

~Yay

"Blue Lizard for the kids. That's a great mineral sunscreen with water resistance."

All 2 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai

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"Blue Lizard for the kids. That's a great mineral sunscreen with water resistance."

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"Blue Lizard's water resistant 80 minutes. This is a great sunscreen for kids. It's titanium and zinc and it rubs in fairly well for a mineral sunscreen."

Dr Dray

2.68M subs

~Yay

"This is still one of my favorite drugstore facial sunscreens as protection plus vitamins water resistant 80 minutes. It's a mineral sunscreen fragrance-free water resistant in 80 minutes."

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All 3 takes from Dr Dray

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"Blue Lizard SPF 50, you get these two sensitive skin fragrance-free options. These are very casty, just a word of warning, but they are water resistant so good for sport. Zinc and titanium dioxide together, that's quite a bit of mineral sunscreen for $18.99."

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"This is still one of my favorite drugstore facial sunscreens as protection plus vitamins water resistant 80 minutes. It's a mineral sunscreen fragrance-free water resistant in 80 minutes."

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"I love Blue Lizard; they have a lot of great sunscreens. This is a combination sunscreen with zinc and octocrylene, so it's middle of the road as far as cast. It's free of fragrance. This is a good sunscreen; SPF 30 is good for everyday. I like Blue Lizard."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

~Nay

"This one leaves a little bit of a cast, but [...] for darker skin tones it's so difficult. It turns purple. Even though it feels like you're putting on lotion, doesn't feel greasy, blends in seconds, and is super moisturizing, this is not brown girl approved."

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"I know this one's a little bit more expensive, but this is one of the best mineral sunscreens for beginners because it doesn't like flash back or give you a white cast. This is also one that supports oceans and the brand itself is really wonderful when it comes to how they care for the environment and their customers."

Frequently asked.

What is Blue Lizard Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50?

A fragrance-free mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide offering SPF 50 protection and water resistance for sensitive skin.

Is Blue Lizard Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 74%.

What is Blue Lizard Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50's Guru Score?

Blue Lizard Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 74%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.