"Banana Boat - Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, it does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

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 2.00% (declared), avobenzone 1.00% (declared), octisalate 22.00% - 33.00%, homosalate 6.00% (declared) and octocrylene 0.80% (declared).

Irritation risk

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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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Sun protection

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: 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 1.9% - 2.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 0.2% - 0.8%

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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

cetyl alcohol 2.5% - 3.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1%

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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 0.8%

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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 2%

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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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

retinyl palmitate 0.1% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

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

cetyl dimethicone 1.9% - 2.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

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propylene glycol 1.4% - 2.2%

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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

parfum 0.35% - 0.8%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.3% - 0.7%

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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ethylhexyl salicylate 22% - 33%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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

water 10% - 16%

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Plain old water

glyceryl stearate 3.5% - 5.2%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl salicylate, 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, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Stearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Glyceryl stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Disodium edta, Dipropylene glycol, Bht, Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Lecithin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	41%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	39%	39%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 15	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	retinyl palmitate butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cetyl dimethicone +3 more Other: beeswax dimethicone	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: benzophenone-3 benzophenone-3 +4 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cyclopentasiloxane +1 more	Common: glycerin butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: beeswax beeswax +1 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: theobroma cacao seed butter	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other:
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	methylchloroisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? +22 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +47 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +26 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more

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Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15

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