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Blue Lizard Sunscreen Products

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Updated January 29, 2009

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The Bottom Line

Blue Lizard sunscreen products are the "creme de la creme" of sunscreens. It is well worth the search and money.

Pros

  • No SPF confusions -- all products come in SPF 30. No more, no less.
  • Bottle changes color in UV light.
  • Does not feel sticky or greasy
  • Extremely water resistant

Cons

  • More expensive than most sunscreens
  • Can be hard to find

Description

  • Water resistant for 240 minutes
  • Offers a wide variety of formulas, such as sport, baby and sensitive skin.
  • Bottle of sunscreen changes color when exposed to UV light.

Guide Review - Blue Lizard Sunscreen Products

Although a little more pricier than most sunscreens, Blue Lizard sunscreen products really do measure up. They have several products to choose from:

  • Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen - Regular
  • Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen - Sport
  • Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen - Face
  • Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen - Sensitive
  • Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen - Baby
One of the best aspects of the Blue Lizard sunscreen line is that the bottles of sunscreen turn color when exposed to UV light. It made my children want to learn more about sun safety!

Blue Lizard products also measure up to the Australian sunscreen standards, which are more strict than FDA standards. The products are chemical-free and contain 5% of zinc oxide, compared to only 1% to 2% content in competitor brands.

Blue Lizard products also stay on for 240 minutes in the water, making it one of the most water resistant products on the market. The average time for Blue Lizard's competitor brands is only 80 minutes. Keep in mind that you should always reapply sunscreen after going in the water, though.

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