We assess that "Banana Boat - Ultra Sport Clear Sunscreen Spray, SPF 100" 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 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: oxybenzone 6.00% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (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 sunscreen 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 10%

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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 6%

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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

What does the product description say?

Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging.

Source: Walgreens

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 0.9% - 1.35%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

CLINICALLY PROVEN UVA/UVB PROTECTION .

Source: Walgreens

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: paraffinum liquidum, cyclopentasiloxane.

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 0.8% - 1.2%

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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 0.55% - 1.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cyclopentasiloxane 2.5% - 3.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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).

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Key Actives

panthenol 0.55% - 1.25%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

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

panthenol 0.1% - 0.35%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

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

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alcohol denat. 24% - 35%

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

isobutane 4.8% - 7.2%

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Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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alcohol denat. 24% - 35%

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

isobutane 4.8% - 7.2%

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va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer 4.3% - 6.5%

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Alcohol denat., Isobutane, Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate/isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer, Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone, Phenylisopropyl dimethicone, Ascorbyl palmitate, Methyl dihydroabietate, Tocopheryl acetate, Paraffinum liquidum, Panthenol, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Alcohol denat., Isobutane, Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate/isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer, Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone, Phenylisopropyl dimethicone, Ascorbyl palmitate, Methyl dihydroabietate, Tocopheryl acetate, Paraffinum liquidum, Panthenol, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract

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WIMJ similarity score		69%	56%	53%	48%	48%	48%	45%	45%	43%	40%
SPF	SPF 100	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +8 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +3 more Other:	Common: paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +5 more Other:	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +3 more Other:	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: galactoarabinan glycerin +3 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +2 more	Common: panthenol octocrylene +2 more Other: ferulic acid ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more	Common: panthenol benzophenone-3 +4 more Other: adenosine salicyloyl phytosphingosine +25 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane ethylhexyl triazone	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diethylhexyl butamido triazone +4 more	Common: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +1 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +18 more	psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa gallica flower extract Has skin benefit? +60 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +37 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +164 more	paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? phenyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +38 more

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Banana Boat Ultra Sport Clear Sunscreen Spray, SPF 100

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Moisturizing

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