Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Banana Boat - SunComfort Clear Sunscreen Spray 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).

This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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 4.00% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 3.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. 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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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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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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 3%

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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

benzophenone-3 4%

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

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

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.

ascorbyl palmitate 23% - 34%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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 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: panthenol, 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: dimethicone, isododecane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, paraffinum liquidum

paraffinum liquidum 0.85% - 1.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

panthenol 1.6% - 2.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

dimethicone 1% - 1.5%

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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

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panthenol 1.6% - 2.4%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

panthenol 0.15% - 0.5%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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isobutane 2.9% - 4.3%

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alcohol denat. 2.1% - 3.2%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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ascorbyl palmitate 23% - 34%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

isododecane 5.9% - 8.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer 4.7% - 7%

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Ascorbyl palmitate, Isododecane, Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Isobutane, Alcohol denat., Panthenol, Water, Diisopropyl adipate, Parfum, Dimethicone, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Paraffinum liquidum, Caprylyl glycol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Alcohol denat., Isobutane, Isododecane, Diisopropyl adipate, Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Paraffinum liquidum, Panthenol, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Parfum

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 85	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +8 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +3 more Other:	Common: dimethicone benzophenone-3 +4 more Other: retinyl palmitate retinyl palmitate +2 more	Common: Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cyclopentasiloxane +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract beta-sitosterol +7 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane octocrylene Other: niacinamide beta-glucan +2 more	Common: dimethicone octocrylene Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +16 more	psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +8 more	isobutane Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? +6 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? boswellia serrata resin extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? isododecane Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	acrylates/dimethicone copolymer Has skin benefit? acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer Has skin benefit? +33 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? butane Has skin benefit? +18 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? butane Has skin benefit? +16 more	isobutane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +15 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +18 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +55 more

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