When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more I have a love-hate relationship with sunscreen. I love that it helps me avoid vacation-sabotaging sunburns and unsightly dark spots while reducing my risk of skin cancer.
But I don't love that many of the products I've used trigger redness — and a super unpleasant stinging sensation. Fortunately, on my tireless quest to find the best sunscreen for sensitive skin, I discovered the Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen . Blue Lizard is regarded as one of the best skincare brands when it comes to sun care — at one point, its products were only really available at dermatologists' offices.
Fortunately, that's not the case anymore. The brand prides itself on making reef-safe, mineral-based products — and this particular Blue Lizard sunscreen doesn't contain any irritating parabens or fragrances. For this Blue Lizard sunscreen review, I applied the product daily — to both my body and face — for five days to assess not only how it felt on my skin but also how well it worked in the sun.
Here are my unfiltered thoughts This broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen is free of two super common irritants — parabens and fragrances — making it a great choice for sensitive skin. With ingredients that are known to help the skin retain moisture, this sweat-resistant formula is suitable for both the body and the face. The formula The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) advises us.