Banana Boat Sport Performance Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 50 .Each
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Sun protectionSPF 50 · 3 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.
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Paraffinum liquidum + 9 moreWorks well
“Apply this balm for moisture and protection to your face's most sensitive skin: your lips.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera oil, isopropyl myristate.
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: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Retinyl palmitate, Ascorbic acidWorks well
“Protects against sunburn from UVB, aging and skin damage from UVA and it lasts longer than other sunscreen lip balms because it doesn't break down.”
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.
These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: retinyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Benzophenone-3, Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocrylene10%
- 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 OctocryleneBenzophenone-36%
- Irritation risk
- High
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Petrolatum~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPolyethylene~4.5–6.7%
Ethylhexyl 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 palmitateTrimethylsiloxyphenyl dimethicone~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Microcrystalline wax~2.7–4%
Isopropyl myristate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.6–2.3%
- 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 butterPeg-8~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Caprylyl glycol~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium saccharin~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilParaffinum liquidum~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.8–1.25%
- 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 extractPeg-8 dimethicone~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-8 dimethiconeOctyldodecanol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolRetinyl palmitate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSilica~0.4–1%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAscorbic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidPropylparaben~0.1–0.4%
Butylparaben~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Petrolatum, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl dimethicone, Microcrystalline wax, Isopropyl myristate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Peg-8, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium saccharin, Cocos nucifera oil, Paraffinum liquidum, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Peg-8 dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Retinyl palmitate, Silica, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Unknown, Propylparaben, Butylparaben
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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 BoatSport Performance Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 50 .EachYOUR PRODUCT | CoppertoneLip Balm SPF 50 | ISDINProtector Labial HV Lip Balm SPF30 | Herpecin LLip Balm Stick, Cold Sores/Blisters/Chapped Lip Treatment, SPF 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 48% | 46% |
| Price | $7.80 | — | — | $7.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Lanolin | Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: O'Keeffe's OKeeffes Lip Repair Stick, SPF 35FOTOPROTECTOR Protector Labial HV SPF 30
Product summary
We believe that "Banana Boat - Sport Performance Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 50. Each" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 6.00% (declared), avobenzone 2.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).
Irritation risk
It contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 9.74$ 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
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- 3On Photostability of Oxybenzonecore.ac.uk
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- 5A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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