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Blue Lizard Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen · Octisalate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide

SPF 50 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 July 2026

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Octisalate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Aluminum Oxide, Aluminum Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Yellow Wax, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Arginine, Methylpropanediol, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone (Hlb 5), Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate, Edetate Disodium, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Peg-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Water, Sorbitan Monooleate, Stearic Acid, .Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate (M/Q 0.8-1.0), Hexadecyl Povidone (4 Hexadecyl Branches/Repeat), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (2300 Mw), Cetyl Dimethicone 25, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenylpropanol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Polyurethane-35 (Not More Than 500 Mpa.S At 40%), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isostearyl Isostearate

37 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as incomplete. An incomplete list is treated as unknown, never as a pass.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Octisalate

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

  • Titanium Dioxide

    Colorant (adds colour)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a white colorant and opacifier, adding whiteness and making the product less see-through. As a color additive it appears on labels as CI 77891.

  • Zinc Oxide

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    A mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, the core sun-protection job in this product. It also helps protect the skin surface and can add whiteness or opacity. On some labels it appears as CI 77947 when used for colour.

  • Alumina

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A mineral powder that soaks up excess oil, adjusts thickness, and keeps the formula from clumping. It also adds opacity and can act as a mild scrubbing agent, giving the product body and a smoother texture.

    listed as “Aluminum Oxide

  • Aluminum Stearate

    Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Colorant (adds colour)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    An ingredient that keeps the formula from clumping, holds the oil and water parts stable, and adjusts thickness. It also acts as a colorant, adding to the product's texture and consistency.

  • Triethoxycaprylylsilane

    Binder (holds the formula together)other

    A binding ingredient that helps hold the parts of the formula together. It is often used to coat and bind powders in a mix.

  • Cera Alba

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Cera Alba is beeswax, used to soften skin, form a film, and help oil and water mix. It smooths skin feel, leaves a thin protective layer, and keeps the water and oil parts blended. It's the Latin label name for beeswax.

    listed as “Yellow Wax

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.

    listed as “Medium-Chain Triglycerides

  • Arginine

    Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Arginine is an amino acid that works as a skin and hair conditioner. It softens the feel of skin and hair, and can also cut static and add a light scent. In formulas it's sometimes used to balance the acidity of the mix.

  • Methylpropanediol

    Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    This is a solvent. It dissolves other ingredients so they blend into one liquid mixture.

  • Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A silicone-based emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It also conditions skin and can lift away dirt and oil.

    listed as “Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone (Hlb 5)

  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.

    listed as “Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate

  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, and helps adjust its thickness. This keeps the product stable over time.

    listed as “Edetate Disodium

  • Caprylyl Glycol

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.

  • Hexyl Laurate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An emollient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It leaves skin feeling conditioned and helps the product go on smoothly.

  • Hydrogenated Castor Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thick oil-based ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while helping oil and water mix. It also cleanses and adjusts how thick the product is, so it can carry cleansing and texture roles at once.

  • Methyl Glucose Dioleate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An ingredient that draws in and holds moisture while softening and smoothing skin feel. This keeps the product from drying out and leaves skin feeling conditioned.

  • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. In practice it gives the product a lighter, easier-to-spread texture.

  • Peg-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is a helper that lets oil and water mix, and can also work as a cleansing agent. In practice it keeps the oily and watery parts of the product blended into one smooth formula and helps lift away oils.

  • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. In practice it keeps the water and oil parts blended into one smooth product.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  • Propanediol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend evenly. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula.

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

  • Sorbitan Oleate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed together in the formula. This helps the product stay smooth and evenly blended.

    listed as “Sorbitan Monooleate

  • Stearic Acid

    Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherRefatting (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Stearic Acid helps oil and water mix, keeps that blend from separating, and cleanses. It also softens skin feel and adds scent, so it keeps the product stable and smooth while contributing fragrance.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening its feel.

    listed as “.Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate

  • Dimethicone

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.

  • Trimethylsiloxysilicate

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone-based ingredient that conditions and softens skin. It also cuts down foaming during mixing, keeping the formula from getting bubbly.

    listed as “Trimethylsiloxysilicate (M/Q 0.8-1.0)

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • Polyhydroxystearic Acid

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the oily and watery parts blended so the formula holds together.

    listed as “Polyhydroxystearic Acid (2300 Mw)

  • Cetyl Dimethicone

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone that works as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel. It gives the product a silky, slippery glide.

    listed as “Cetyl Dimethicone 25

  • Ethylhexylglycerin

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A multi-tasker that conditions the skin and works as a deodorant agent. It helps improve skin feel while cutting odor.

  • Phenylpropanol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    This ingredient adds fragrance and also works as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. In practice it lends scent and helps keep the formula uniform.

  • Diisopropyl Sebacate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Plasticiser (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A light oily liquid that softens and smooths the skin. It also works as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients and helping the product spread.

  • Polyurethane-35

    Binder (holds the formula together)

    A binding agent, meaning it helps hold the ingredients together. This keeps the parts of the formula from falling apart.

    listed as “Polyurethane-35 (Not More Than 500 Mpa.S At 40%)

  • Butyloctyl Salicylate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A liquid that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent. It softens skin feel and helps dissolve and spread other ingredients in the mix.

  • Isostearyl Isostearate

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel and conditions the surface. It also helps hold the formula together for a smooth texture.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=4955fa1c-789d-4f42-af75-70223310644a
Retrieved
22 July 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
37
Record checksum
sha256:593801c8a1779b08809aea1e6d1087b2c43e4a5a8d717b7e8d704c06392a58f4

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