My face still felt a little warm after a bout in the sun, and for some reason, it stung my eyes, when sweat gets in. However, I did not quite enjoy using it on the face. I personally did not find it oily on the face, and I could make it work. That is quite a lot even with the more aesthetically pleasing sunscreens, and with a thick texture like this one, it can be unpleasant. You’d be doing a disservice to your skin, unfortunately.ĭespite the thick texture, and the white cast, you must still use at least 2 finger’s length of sunscreen on your face to ensure there is sufficient protection. The problem with the thick, white texture is that there is a great temptation to use just enough product (just a dab, in fact) to rub into your skin, hoping the colour settles after a while. On me, it works, but it must be noted that my tolerance for these textures is high.
It will show up a white/grey cast and it will not look very nice.
Blue lizard sunscreen rating skin#
This is not a very pleasant sunscreen if you have a medium to dark skin tone. There’s just no skirting around this fact. The texture is liquid, but it is very thick, very white, and it leaves a white cast. I know most people hate textures like this, which is why I had to mention it up front 😀 The Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen is meant for use on face and body, so that’s how I tested it initially.
Living in the Tropics as I do, having an outdoor lifestyle that exposes me to the burning sun, and our current scorching heatwave means I need all the protection I can get! They further tell you that every Blue Lizard sunscreen protects you from 97% of the sun’s rays, which impressed me. The body of the botthe (which is white) is supposed to turn blue under harmful UV rays, to remind you to wear your sunscreen. I opted for the Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen, which comes in a bottle. While Blue Lizard does carry a decent range of sunscreen, the ones stocked on iHerb weren’t many. If you like going to the beach, diving and snorkeling, then it would be worth paying attention to the type of sunscreen you use. Apparently, these chemicals can affect corals’ reproductive cycle, damage DNA, and worsen the effects of coral bleaching. That said, while I no longer experience problems with zinc oxide as an ingredient, I did many years ago, and recent comments from those who have stumbled on my post do indicate that while rare, your skin can react to zinc oxide.īlue Lizard is also a reef-friendly sunscreen, in that they do not contain Oxybenzone and Octinoxate (chemical UV filters) in their sunscreens. It is also known to be non-reactive to most people especially those with sensitive skin, unlike chemical type UV filters. I tried to get the colour to change, but because my bottles are always kept indoors, I didn’t manage to catch it 😛īlue Lizard says that they use zinc oxide in their sunscreens, as it sits as a protective layer over your skin, scattering UV rays away from your body. Their bottles, when exposed to harmful UV rays, will change colour to remind you that you need a sunscreen top up! This is perfect for when you’re having outdoor activities, or on the beach. The name Blue Lizard is from a chameleon that changes colour to protect itself. Their sunscreens are mineral – zinc oxide and titanium dioxide based – and they have been dermatologist tested and dermatologist recommended for many years. Naturally, having waited so long to try it, I had to know if it was the best sunscreen in the market! Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreenīlue Lizard is a brand originating in Australia that focuses on just sunscreen (I checked their website and they seem to now be based in the USA so I’m not sure if they are still an Australian company). The irony of buying an Australian sunscreen from the USA and having it shipped to Malaysia, but there you go! 😀 Then, one day while browsing iHerb, I noticed that they had the Blue Lizard sunscreen! So, into my basket it went. It was however, not easy to source outside of Australia, so over time, I forgot about it. Their regulation is very strict when it comes to SPF, so I have always placed a lot of faith in their sun protection products. Hey! I’m always looking for the best sunscreen in the market!Īustralian-made sunscreens are usually very good. It is an Australian brand, and it was touted as one of the best in the market for sun protection. Many years ago, I came across mention of the Blue Lizard sunscreen.
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