Blue Lizard
Sensitive SPF 50 SunscreenLa Roche-Posay
Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen - Gentle LotionA sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
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Brand price
USD 31.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.

Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hexyl Laurate, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Tocopherol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hexyl Laurate, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate

Concerns

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum Stearate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hexyl Laurate, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Skin Conditioning
Occlusive
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Fragrance
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Emollient
Emollient
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →Zinc Oxide
Antimicrobial, Bulking, Colorant, Light Stabilizer, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Zinc Oxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide →Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic Acid →Aluminum Stearate
Anticaking, Colorant, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Aluminum Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Aluminum Stearate →Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Binding
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane →Alumina
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Aluminium oxide
Learn more about Alumina →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →
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