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Sheer Sensitive Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
The Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 16 ingredients (11 low-risk) rates it Excellent (88/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.
The Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 16 ingredients (11 low-risk) rates it Excellent (88/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
4/3
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
No data
Sensitive Skin
1/6
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2
|
|
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
4
|
|
Homosalate
(Fragrance, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Uv Filter) |
|
|
3
|
|
Octocrylene
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
7
|
A
|
Isobutane
(Propellant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
(Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
A
|
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
(Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax
(Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
(Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
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