The ingredient list suggests that "Banana Boat - Dry Balance Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 4.00% (declared), homosalate 9.00% (declared) and octocrylene 5.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, the reviewer reported a noticeable whitish residue.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as dewy - matt, They find the product's texture to be light and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance.

Price

The product retails from 8.92$ up to 25.81$ in the United States and for 44.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-oxidation

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.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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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 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

homosalate 9%

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

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Dry Balance Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+

Source: From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

glycerin 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

panthenol 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

polymethylsilsesquioxane 3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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).

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (tocopheryl acetate). In theory, they could help neutralize free radicals in skin and lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun), but there is no evidence that these ingredients can have a noticeable effect in skin.

tocopheryl acetate 4.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

panthenol 0.4% - 0.95%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

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

panthenol 0.05% - 0.2%

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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

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Potential irritants

parfum 1.1% - 1.6%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

coco-glucoside 0.6% - 1.35%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

cetearyl alcohol 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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disodium edta 0.5% - 1%

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Stabilizes the product formulation

polymethylsilsesquioxane 3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

tocopheryl acetate 4.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

Ingredient list view

Disodium edta, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tocopheryl acetate, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Diisopropyl adipate, Tapioca starch, Propylparaben, Parfum, Silica, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Coco-glucoside, Ceteth-10 phosphate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Xanthan gum, Panthenol, Water, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Dicetyl phosphate, Glycerin, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Diisopropyl adipate, Silica, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tapioca starch, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ceteth-10 phosphate, Dicetyl phosphate, Coco-glucoside, Methylparaben, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Propylparaben, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice

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WIMJ similarity score		58%	40%	39%	37%	37%	36%	31%	28%	26%	22%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	panthenol panthenol +7 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +6 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +4 more Other: petrolatum butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +7 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +6 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +13 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: adenosine salicyloyl phytosphingosine +24 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: dimethicone dimethicone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane octocrylene Other: ethylhexyl triazone	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other:
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? +29 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +22 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa gallica flower extract Has skin benefit? +60 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	4-methylbenzylidene camphor Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? +2 more	methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +2 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	disodium edta Has skin benefit? polymethylsilsesquioxane Has skin benefit? +50 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +65 more	magnesium stearate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +164 more	glycyrrhiza inflata root extract Has skin benefit? silica dimethyl silylate Has skin benefit? +46 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +3 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl methicone Has skin benefit? +30 more

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