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Banana Boat

Simply Protect Kids Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Mineral filters with PEG/silicone emulsifiers; fragrance-free per label but contains PEG-8. Likely some white cast typical of TiO2/ZnO kids' lotions.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
78.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #414 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral filters with PEG/silicone emulsifiers; fragrance-free per label but contains PEG-8. Likely some white cast typical of TiO2/ZnO kids' lotions.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A pure mineral kids' lotion led by titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, fragrance-free, with a PEG and phenoxyethanol support system. Expect some white cast typical of mineral kids' formats; the trade-off is a clean filter set with strong environmental and protection scores.

Pros
  • Pure mineral filters: titanium dioxide and zinc oxide
  • Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
  • Free of homosalate, octinoxate, and octocrylene
  • Caprylic/capric triglyceride and glycerin add slip and humectancy
Cons
  • Cosmetic-elegance score of 48 signals likely white cast
  • PEG-8 and PEG/PPG dimethicones may not fit PEG-avoidant routines
  • Contains phenoxyethanol — relevant to the strictest sensitive routines
  • Lotion finish may feel pasty compared to chemical alternatives

Who it's for: Parents and adults who want a mineral-only daily sunscreen and accept visible cast in exchange for a clean filter and preservative trade-off.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 72
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 48
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 70
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 20 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Water·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Isohexadecane· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer·Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone·Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone·C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer·Sodium Chloride·Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene·Dimethicone·Phenoxyethanol·Caprylyl Glycol·Peg-8·Alumina· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Sodium Citrate·Tocopheryl Acetate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Water Water
04 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
05 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
06 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
07 Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
08 Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
09 Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
10 C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/MA Copolymer
11 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
12 Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene (Solastay S1)
13 Dimethicone Dimethicone
14 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
15 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
16 Peg-8 PEG-8
17 Alumina Alumina
18 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
19 Sodium Citrate Sodium Citrate
20 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate