The short version
- Broad-spectrum SPF 50 lotion with mineral actives only: titanium dioxide 8% and zinc oxide 10%. The front says "Water Resistant (80 minutes)."
- $8.97 on Sep 30, 2026 for the 3 fl oz (89 mL) tube, sold by Amazon.com: about $2.99 per fluid ounce.
- The current tube prints "50," not the "50+" of an older version, and the formula changed with it; check the tube you receive against the list below.
Not a cleanser; wash it off at the end of the day.
Not a serum.
Goes on over moisturizer, once it has settled.
The last step before going outside.
Daytime only: apply before sun exposure and reapply as the label directs, including after swimming, sweating or towel drying.
The full label
We printed the Drug Facts from the product's current label file at DailyMed (the "50 Sensitive" tube with organic aloe, published Feb 27, 2026), read on Sep 30, 2026. The inactive list matches the Blue Lizard product page and the label image in the Amazon listing. The brand page lists the same two actives and percentages, with zinc oxide first.
Titanium Dioxide 8%, Zinc Oxide 10%
1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Hexyl Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Water
Marked = key ingredient discussed below30 ingredients listed (2 active, 28 inactive)
| Key ingredient | What it is | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium Dioxide 8% | Mineral UV filter (active) | One of the two filters the FDA's 2021 proposed order would classify as generally recognized as safe and effective [4]. |
| Zinc Oxide 10% | Mineral UV filter (active) | The other filter in that proposed category [4]. Together the two actives make up 18% of the formula. |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder | Botanical ingredient (inactive) | The "organic aloe" named on the front. It is an inactive ingredient, and the label gives no amount; it is not part of the SPF. |
What the evidence and the label claims say
What the Drug Facts say. Both actives carry the purpose "Sunscreen." Unlike many SPF 15+ labels, including the EltaMD entry on this site, the Uses section on this label is one short line. It does not add the longer broad-spectrum statement that many labels print there [1]. The directions say to shake well, apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure, and reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours. For children under 6 months, the label says to ask a doctor. "Other information" warns that the lotion may stain some fabrics and should be kept away from excessive heat and direct sun [1].
Water resistance, exactly as labeled. The tube says "Water Resistant (80 minutes)." FDA rules allow only two such statements, 40 minutes or 80 minutes, each tied to a specific test [3]. The FDA also notes that no sunscreen is "waterproof" and all of them eventually wash off [5]. Eighty minutes is the upper limit of what the label can promise, not a guarantee for a whole beach day.
What "SPF 50" and "broad spectrum" mean. The SPF number mainly reflects UVB protection. "Broad Spectrum" can only be printed after a lab test showing a critical wavelength of at least 370 nm, meaning the product also filters across the UVA range [3]. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends broad spectrum, SPF 30 or higher, and water resistance [6]. This tube meets all three on its label.
How much to use. The FDA says an average adult needs at least one ounce, about a shot glass, to cover the whole body [5]. At that rate, a 3 fl oz tube covers roughly three full-body applications. That is useful to know before you judge the price per ounce.
The brand's claims. Blue Lizard calls the formula hypoallergenic and free of parabens, phthalates and fragrances, and the tube says "Trusted by Dermatologists" [2]. The FDA says "hypoallergenic" has no federal standard or definition [7]. The listing's claim about the share of UVB rays blocked is the brand's figure, and we have not seen the test behind it. The inactive list runs in alphabetical order, so an ingredient's position tells you nothing about how much of it is in the tube.
Blue Lizard has sold more than one Sensitive SPF 50 tube. An earlier "50+" label on DailyMed lists a different inactive set (beeswax and phenoxyethanol, for example, and no aloe) [8]. The brand page still describes a color-changing "Smart Cap," but the new tube's front-panel text on DailyMed does not mention one, so we could not confirm which cap ships. The label also warns that the lotion may stain some fabrics.
Where it goes in a routine
This order follows the Drug Facts directions; it describes steps, not results.
Shake the tube
The directions start with "shake well." Mineral filters can settle.
Apply liberally, 15 minutes before going out
Apply over moisturizer on face and body. For the body, the FDA's guide is about a shot glass per full application [5].
Reapply on the label's schedule
After 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours.
Wash it off at night
Cleanse as usual in the evening; check clothing and towels, since the label says it may stain some fabrics.
Price and where it is sold
On Sep 30, 2026 the Amazon listing for the 3 fl oz tube (ASIN B0862Q6BV9) showed $8.97 and "In Stock," shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Amazon computed that as $2.99 per fluid ounce. The listing showed a free 30-day refund or replacement window. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a sheer, pump-bottle face sunscreen: the EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 entry covers one (not water resistant, and not mineral-only).
- Anyone who has reacted to aloe, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide or another listed ingredient before.
- Anyone who needs protection past 80 minutes in the water without a break to reapply; no sunscreen label can promise that.
Sources
- DailyMed (National Library of Medicine). Blue Lizard Sensitive SPF 50 Sunscreen label: Drug Facts, directions, principal display panel. Label version published Feb 27, 2026. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- Blue Lizard. Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion product page: ingredients, how to use, description. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- eCFR. 21 CFR 201.327, labeling and effectiveness testing for OTC sunscreens (water resistance statements, broad spectrum test). Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Questions and answers on FDA's regulatory actions for OTC sunscreen (2021 proposed order). Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Sunscreen: How to Help Protect Your Skin from the Sun. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- American Academy of Dermatology. How to select a sunscreen. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "Hypoallergenic" Cosmetics. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- DailyMed (National Library of Medicine). Blue Lizard Sensitive SPF 50 Sunscreen, earlier "50+" tube label. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
This entry is educational and is not medical advice. Patch test new products, stop using anything that irritates your skin, and ask a dermatologist, pharmacist or other clinician about anything specific to your skin or medications.