We assess that "Banana Boat - Sport Performance Faces Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50, Jar" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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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The product retails for 8.68$ in the United States.

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Anti-blemish

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 4%

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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

zinc oxide 5%

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

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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 0.75% - 1.15%

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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

tocopherol 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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: beeswax, 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).

cetyl dimethicone 0.8% - 1.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

beeswax 2% - 2.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

dimethicone 0.7% - 1.05%

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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

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

The formula won't clog pores, and it's convenient to carry in a 2-ounce jar.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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tocopherol 0.6% - 0.9%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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disodium edta 0.5% - 1%

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Stabilizes the product formulation

hydrogenated castor oil 2.7% - 3.3%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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disodium edta 0.5% - 1%

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Stabilizes the product formulation

triethoxycaprylylsilane 8.4% - 10.2%

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A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation

ethylhexyl stearate 5.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Disodium edta, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexyl stearate, Sodium chloride, Methylparaben, Hydrogenated castor oil, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Beeswax, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Diisopropyl adipate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Cetyl dimethicone, Propylparaben, Isohexadecane, Hexyl laurate, Silica, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Octocrylene, Zinc oxide, Water, Ethylhexyl stearate, Diisopropyl adipate, Cetyl dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Beeswax, Isohexadecane, Sodium chloride, Hydrogenated castor oil, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

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WIMJ similarity score		32%	28%	26%	26%	23%	21%	20%	14%	14%	12%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	sodium ascorbyl phosphate beeswax +9 more	Common: dimethicone dimethicone +1 more Other: panthenol panthenol +11 more	Common: dimethicone octocrylene Other: niacinamide panthenol +8 more	Common: Other: ferulic acid panthenol +8 more	Common: octocrylene Other: panthenol urea +10 more	Common: beeswax beeswax +3 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate octyldodecyl neopentanoate +1 more	Common: octocrylene Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: dimethicone zinc oxide Other: camellia oleifera leaf extract camellia oleifera leaf extract +7 more	Common: dimethicone zinc oxide Other: retinyl palmitate butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +11 more	Common: dimethicone zinc oxide Other: niacinamide adenosine +8 more	Common: octocrylene Other: beta-sitosterol cyclopentasiloxane +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +11 more	psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +28 more	eugenol Has skin benefit? alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? +24 more	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	disodium edta Has skin benefit? triethoxycaprylylsilane Has skin benefit? +42 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +84 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	beeswax Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	alumina Has skin benefit? vp/hexadecene copolymer Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl stearate Has skin benefit? +34 more

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Banana Boat Sport Performance Faces Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50, Jar

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