Review banana boat ultra protect spf30 năm 2024

The ingredient list suggests that "Banana Boat - Ultra Defense Sheer Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. 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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: oxybenzone 4.00% (declared), avobenzone 1.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 5.00% (declared) and octocrylene 0.80% (declared).

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants:

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.

How to cite: Wong M. Banana Boat and Nivea Facial Sunscreen Reviews. Lab Muffin Beauty Science. January 20, 2016. Accessed March 26, 2024. https://labmuffin.com/banana-boat-and-nivea-facial-sunscreen-reviews/

Here are some new sunscreens I’ve been trying. They’re available in stores in Australia which is very exciting, because Australia hasn’t had many “cosmetically elegant” (non-greasy, non-clumpy) sunscreens that you can use under your makeup without it all turning into a big greasy mess.

Banana Boat has released two sunscreens in their Everyday range – Everyday Sensitive ($17.49 for 200 g) and Everyday Faces ($12.49 for 100 g). The two sunscreens are very similar. Both are:

• SPF50
• Broad spectrum
• 4hours water resistant
• Oil-free
• Free of added fragrance

The active ingredients are the same in both as well: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 5.00%, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor 4.00%, Octocrylene 2.00%, Bemotrizinol 1.00%; Preservatives: Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxybenzoates.

I really liked the light, non-greasy feel of Banana Boat’s Everyday sunscreen, so I was looking forward to trying these out. They do feel quite light on the skin, but leave a sticky, shiny film. Covering the sunscreen with powder helps kill the stickiness, but it reemerges after a few hours. I think Everyday Faces is a tad less sticky than Everyday Sensitive, but they’re almost indistinguishable on my face.

Unfortunately Banana Boat sunscreens are Australia-only, which means that they don’t have to include full ingredients since they’re classified as therapeutic goods. As well as not knowing whether they contain any ingredients that commonly trigger sensitivities, I also can’t check how similar the two formulas are. Some Australian sunscreens do voluntarily provide ingredient info – I’m hoping this becomes normal as consumers get increasingly ingredient-savvy. Everyday Sensitive comes in a bigger tube than Everyday Faces, which makes it a bit cheaper too.

Nivea Sun Protect & Light Feel Daily Face Veil SPF 30 ($12.99 for 50 mL) is another sunscreen designed for the face. Again, the ingredients aren’t on the packaging but a user on Makeupalley reports them as:

Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate + BHT (7.5%), Homosalate (6%), Tapioca Starch, Ethylhexyl Salicylate (5%), Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone (3%), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (3%), Benzophenone-3 (3%), Cyclomethicone, Trisodium EDTA (20%), Methylparaben, Parfum, C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide.

These match the active ingredients on the back of the bottle, so I’m pretty convinced it’s the same. Light Feel Daily Face Veil doesn’t lie, it really is very light. It glides onto the face smoothly and sinks in quickly, and there’s close to no shine – it reminds me a lot of Biore Watery Essence. The high alcohol content might be a bit troublesome if you have dry skin, but for my oily face it was a relief to not have to deal with stickiness and shine. It’s lightly fragranced with a sort of fresh scent.

One pet peeve of mine when it comes to Australian sunscreens (apart from the ingredients problem) is the lack of UVA protection ratings. Even though everyone’s all over SPF ratings, UVA ratings just aren’t very popular here yet – every once in a while you’ll spot one on a brand that’s sold internationally (e.g. Jurlique), but on the whole the best you’ll get is “Broad Spectrum”. Both sunscreens contain UVA filters: Banana Boat has avobenzone and Tinosorb S, as well as UVB filters that help stabilise avobenzone; Nivea contains avobenzone and oxybenzone. I’m still more inclined to reach for a sunscreen with a known in vivo measured UVA protection rating (i.e. measured on humans), since my main concern is pigmentation and anti-ageing. Again, I hope more Australian sunscreens will include this information as more people become skincare-conscious.

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Is Banana Boat sunscreen good or bad?

The ingredients of concern span both the active and inactive ones in Banana Boat. You should avoid chemical sunscreens like Banana Boat that have an abundance of harmful ingredients and can be absorbed into our bloodstream. You should especially avoid Banana Boat if you have sensitive skin or eczema.

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Is Banana Boat ultra sunscreen reef safe?

CLINICALLY PROVEN - broad spectrum protection protects you from UVA/UVB rays. LIGHTWEIGHT, BREATHABLE FORMULA - non-greasy feel won't weigh you down. HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUNSCREEN - water & sweat resistant for up to 80 minutes. REEF FRIENDLY - made without oxybenzone or octinoxate.

Can you use banana boat sport ultra on face?

Great for your active lifestyle! Banana Boat Sport Ultra Sunscreen Face Lotion provides powerful, free from oxybenzone protection that absorbs quickly, is oil free, non-greasy and won't run into your eyes.