Sheer Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion — Reddit Reviews
by Blue Lizard
Updated September 17, 2026
Mineral SPF 50 sunscreen with mild white cast absorbs sheer; greasy for some.
What the community says
A mineral sunscreen with SPF 50 that applies with a mild white cast but settles sheer. It suits sensitive, acne-prone, and rosacea-affected skin but leans heavy and greasy initially. May dry out skin or cause dermatitis for some users.
What this means for you
Backed by 7 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Mineral SPF 50 with mild white cast absorbs sheer
- Works for acne-prone, sensitive, and rosacea skin
- Good for layering under makeup without stinging eyes
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Real Reddit threads — 9 mentions across 7 threads
Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion on Reddit, in one place — 7 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more, summarized.
“Top right: immediately after applying Blue Lizard 50SPF mineral sheer”
Positive
“I love how Blue Lizard applies with a mild wild cast and then absorbs sheer!”
Positive
“So happy I went for it. I’m definitely in the acne prone/sensitive camp too so I was stoked when this didn’t break me out.”
Positive
“And it doesn't sting your eyes!”
Positive
“if I’m going to the beach etc I use blue lizard for higher spf and cast isn’t bad.”
Positive
“https://bluelizardsunscreen.com/products/sheer-mineral-sunscreen-lotion-spf-50”
Positive
“blue lizard for higher spf”
Positive
“For a couple months I used Blue Lizard Sheer Face, and set it with powder.”
Mentioned
“It's way too moisturizing, but it did not break me out”
Mentioned
“besides the fact that it's a durn glazed donut, I think it's terrific”
Mentioned
“blue lizard sheer face SPF 50: mineral option, looks promising, reef safe and good brand”
Mentioned
“Ones I’m interested in:”
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“I don’t care if it’s mineral or chemical”
Mentioned
“The two most recent ones I've tried that I can remember are Blue Lizard face sheer lotion and Bondi Sands everyday face sunscreen.”
Cautionary
“every single one I've tried feels too heavy”
Cautionary
“If I put sunscreen on 20 mins before I leave, I end up sweating it out leaving me with a milky residue on my face.”
Cautionary
“Right now I’m using Blue Lizard Sheer Face, and it’s okay in terms of not burning… but it dries my skin out terribly”
Cautionary
“might be giving me dermatitis, causing my makeup to wear terrible over it”
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“After a few hours I get really dry, patchy, and it just separates.”
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