Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Banana Boat - Simply Protect Baby Sunscreen Stick, SPF 50" 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).

It 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 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 2.70% (declared), octisalate 4.50% (declared), homosalate 9.00% (declared) and octocrylene 9.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. 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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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.

octocrylene 9%

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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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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 1.8% - 2.6%

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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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.2% - 7.7%

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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

theobroma cacao seed butter 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

theobroma cacao seed butter 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.2% - 7.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

peg-8 1.3% - 2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

theobroma cacao seed butter 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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ozokerite 22% - 33%

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Used to thicken the product consistency

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.2% - 7.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

ethylhexyl palmitate 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

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Ozokerite, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Diisopropyl adipate, Cetyl alcohol, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Dimethicone, Peg-8, Caprylyl glycol, Silica, Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone, Methyl dihydroabietate, Phenylisopropyl dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate/isostearate/dimer dilinoleate crosspolymer, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Ozokerite, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Diisopropyl adipate, Cetyl alcohol, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Dimethicone, Peg-8, Caprylyl glycol, Silica, Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone, Methyl dihydroabietate, Phenylisopropyl dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate/isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer

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WIMJ similarity score		19%	19%	18%	18%	16%	16%	16%	14%	13%	13%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 30
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: ceramide np ceramide 3 +14 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +1 more Other: ergothioneine methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +6 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone Other: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate glycerin +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin +3 more
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Potential Irritants	lauryl peg-8 dimethicone Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	actinidia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea italica extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	ozokerite Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? limnanthes alba seed oil Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? cetyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	zinc Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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