Banana Boat Simply Protect Baby Sunscreen Stick, SPF 50
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Sun protectionSPF 50 · 4 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
“Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate + 7 moreWorks
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ozokerite~22–33%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideEthylhexyl palmitate~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateDiisopropyl adipate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisopropyl adipateCetyl alcohol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholTheobroma cacao seed butter~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterDimethicone~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePeg-8~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Caprylyl glycol~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSilica~1.2–1.8%
Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Lauryl peg-8 dimethiconeMethyl dihydroabietate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Methyl dihydroabietatePhenylisopropyl dimethicone~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 stearate/isostearate/dimer dilinoleate crosspolymer~0.4–0.9%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about HomosalateEthylhexyl salicylate4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateOctocrylene9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocryleneOzokerite~0.4–0.9%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideEthylhexyl palmitate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateDiisopropyl adipate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisopropyl adipateCetyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterDimethicone~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePeg-8~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSilica~0.3–0.7%
Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Lauryl peg-8 dimethiconeMethyl dihydroabietate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Methyl dihydroabietatePhenylisopropyl dimethicone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 stearate/isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
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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| Banana BoatSimply Protect Baby Sunscreen Stick, SPF 50YOUR PRODUCT | Naked SundaysSPF50 Clear Glow Sun Stick | Naked Sundays Sunscreen Top Up Stick | Supergoop!Glow Oil SPF 50 | Blue LizardAustralian Mineral Suncscreen - Baby, SPF 50+, Stick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 28% | 27% |
| Price | $5.99 | $30.00+$24.01 | $18.00+$12.01 | $13.32+$7.33 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Agran Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Banana Boat - Simply Protect Baby Sunscreen Stick, SPF 50" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.70% (declared), octisalate 4.50% (declared), homosalate 9.00% (declared) and octocrylene 9.00% (declared).
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 5.99$ up to 7.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
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