Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks
“Banana Boat Soothing After Sun Gel helps replenish moisture and cool your skin after having fun in the sun!”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Benzophenone-4 + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.7–11.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPolysorbate 20~2.5–3.7%
Carbomer~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePeg-4 dilaurate~1.3–1.9%
Peg-4 laurate~1.1–1.6%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePeg-4~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzophenone-4~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Imidazolidinyl urea~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Parfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 19140~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Peg-4 dilaurate, Peg-4 laurate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Peg-4, Benzophenone-4, Imidazolidinyl urea, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Parfum, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Banana BoatSoothing Aloe After Sun GelYOUR PRODUCT | MYDERMAloe Gel | esfolioMoisture Soothing Gel Mist Aloe Vera 100% | NiveaSkin Firming and Toning Gel Cream with Q10 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $8.99 | — | $12.30+$3.31 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Carnitine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Banana Boat - Soothing Aloe After Sun Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.50% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 8.99$ 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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- 2Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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