Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100
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Sun protectionSPF 100 · 4 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.
Anti-agingSodium ascorbyl phosphate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks well
“Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin 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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cyclopentasiloxane + 6 moreWorks
“CLINICALLY PROVEN UVA/UVB PROTECTION .”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cyclopentasiloxane.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Benzophenone-3Medium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2.5%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocrylene8%
- 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-33.5%
- 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-3Water~45–55%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneLauryl peg-8 dimethicone~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Lauryl peg-8 dimethiconeButyloctyl salicylate~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateEthylhexyl palmitate~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateHydrated silica~2.2–2.6%
Cyclopentasiloxane~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneSodium chloride~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideBenzyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBeeswax~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxAcrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Microcrystalline wax~0.65–0.95%
Polyethylene~0.9–1.1%
Caprylyl glycol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPropylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Stearoxy dimethicone~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl dihydroabietate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Methyl dihydroabietatePhenylisopropyl dimethicone~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 stearate/isostearate/dimer dilinoleate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 acetateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.25%
- 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 juiceIngredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone, Butyloctyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Hydrated silica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium chloride, Benzyl alcohol, Beeswax, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Methylparaben, Microcrystalline wax, Polyethylene, Caprylyl glycol, Propylparaben, Disodium edta, Stearoxy dimethicone, Methyl dihydroabietate, Phenylisopropyl dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate/isostearate/dimer dilinoleate crosspolymer, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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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 BoatUltra Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100YOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayAnthelios Activewear Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60 | Hawaiian TropicSensitive Skin Body Lotion SPF 50 | CliniqueNEW UV Solutions Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | $9.74 | $29.99+$20.25 | $35.97+$26.23 | $40.10+$30.36 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Panthenol | 7-Dehydrocholesterol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| SPF | SPF 100 | SPF 60 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: SkinCeuticals Sport UV Defense SPF 50First Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Product summary
We believe that "Banana Boat - Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 3.50% (declared), avobenzone 2.50% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 4.00% - 4.90% and octocrylene 8.00% (declared).
Irritation risk
This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 9.74$ up to 21.41$ 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3On Photostability of Oxybenzonecore.ac.uk
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