We assess that "Banana Boat - Dry Balance Clear UltraMist Sunscreen, SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: oxybenzone 3.00% (declared), avobenzone 2.00% (declared), homosalate 7.00% (declared) and octocrylene 1.50% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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The product retails for 8.63$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 1.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

benzophenone-3 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

ascorbyl palmitate 0.6% - 1.4%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Dry Balance Clear UltraMist Sunscreen, SPF 30

Source: From product name

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, isododecane.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

dimethicone 1.9% - 2.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

diisopropyl adipate 3.7% - 5.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

isododecane 4.7% - 7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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panthenol 0.1% - 0.45%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

dimethicone 1.9% - 2.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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benzophenone-3 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

alcohol denat. 24% - 35%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

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Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 7%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

octocrylene 1.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Alcohol denat., Isobutane, Isododecane, Diisopropyl adipate, Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone, Parfum, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Paraffinum liquidum, Panthenol, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract

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WIMJ similarity score		70%	57%	55%	51%	51%	49%	48%	46%	46%	46%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 70	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum panthenol +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +4 more Other:	Common: paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +5 more Other:	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +3 more Other:	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate butyloctyl salicylate +6 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide glycerin +3 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +4 more Other: retinyl palmitate ceramide 3 +4 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: colloidal oatmeal adenosine +8 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin +3 more	Common: panthenol homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide galactoarabinan +2 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +2 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +9 more	psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +16 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +16 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +17 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more

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Banana Boat Dry Balance Clear UltraMist Sunscreen, SPF 30

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Moisturizing

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