Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Banana Boat - Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 45" can offer 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).

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: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This lip product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

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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.

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 10%

Irritation risk:

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 10%

Irritation risk:

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging.

Source: Walgreens

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.

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Banana Boat Sunscreen Lip Balm with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E moisturizes, conditions and protects those oh-so-sensitive lips!

Source: Walgreens

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.

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).

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

petrolatum 5% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

caprylic/capric triglyceride 8% - 12%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

cocos nucifera oil 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Key Actives

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

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.

octocrylene 10%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.95% - 1.45%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

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.

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

cocos nucifera oil 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

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.

octocrylene 10%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Homosalate, Ozokerite, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Petrolatum, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Oryza sativa bran wax, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Peg-8, Parfum, Sodium saccharin, Tocopheryl acetate, Cocos nucifera oil, Paraffinum liquidum, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract

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WIMJ similarity score		54%	42%	38%	38%	37%	36%	36%	36%	36%	32%
SPF	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +3 more Other: lanolin isocetyl stearate +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +1 more Other: panthenol ethyl linoleate +9 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: cera alba isopropyl myristate +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +2 more Other: cera microcristallina diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +3 more Other: panthenol panthenol	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: panthenol dimethicone	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: panthenol	Common: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: triethylhexanoin methyl methacrylate crosspolymer	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate Other: ceramide 1 panthenol +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	aroma Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +6 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? 4-methylbenzylidene camphor Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 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? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +8 more	niacin Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +2 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +15 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	hydrogenated coconut oil Has skin benefit? ozokerite Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +17 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more

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Banana Boat Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 45

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