The ingredient list suggests that "Banana Boat - Sport Performance Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30" can provide 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).

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 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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.70% (declared), octisalate 4.50% (declared), homosalate 6.00% (declared) and octocrylene 4.50% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

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The product retails from 6.39$ up to 37.12$ in the United States and for 13.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-oxidation

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.

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.

octocrylene 4.5%

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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

homosalate 6%

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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?

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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 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

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

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

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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

What does the product description say?

It delivers broad spectrum protection, which means that it blocks both UVA and UVB rays.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cetyl dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.

cetyl dimethicone 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

cetearyl alcohol 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (tocopheryl acetate). In theory, they could help neutralize free radicals in skin and lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun), but there is no evidence that these ingredients can have a noticeable effect in skin.

tocopheryl acetate 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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glycerin 0.45% - 1.05%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

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.

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coco-glucoside 1.3% - 1.9%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

propylene glycol 0.2% - 0.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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disodium edta 0.5% - 1%

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Stabilizes the product formulation

lauryl peg-8 dimethicone 4.1% - 6.1%

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Works for: Cleansing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together

tocopheryl acetate 4.5% - 6.7%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

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Disodium edta, Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate/isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Stearyl alcohol, Coco-glucoside, Ceteth-10 phosphate, Hydrogenated methyl abietate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Carbomer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Xanthan gum, Water, Phenylisopropyl dimethicone, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Dicetyl phosphate, Glycerin, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Cetyl dimethicone, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice

	Banana Boat - Sport Performance Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30	Hawaiian Tropic - Sheer Touch Lotion SPF 50, Twin-pack	TropicSport - SPF 50 Reef-Friendly Mineral Sunscreen Lotion in Aluminum	Equate - Beauty Ultra-Light Continuous Spray Sunscreen Mist, Broad Spectrum, SPF 70
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WIMJ similarity score		27%	16%	6%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 70
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cetyl dimethicone +4 more	Common: glycerin homosalate +2 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: glycerin glycerin Other: camellia oleifera leaf extract camellia oleifera leaf extract +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane octocrylene +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate butyloctyl salicylate +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +28 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	disodium edta Has skin benefit? lauryl peg-8 dimethicone Has skin benefit? +44 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	alumina Has skin benefit? vp/hexadecene copolymer Has skin benefit? +56 more	butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer Has skin benefit? +22 more

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Banana Boat Sport Performance Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

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Anti-oxidation

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