Banana Boat
Sport Sensitive Mineral Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Despite 'sensitive' name, contains homosalate/octocrylene plus chlorphenesin and PEG-20; reasonable elegance but allergen-prone preservative system.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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71.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #773 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Despite 'sensitive' name, contains homosalate/octocrylene plus chlorphenesin and PEG-20; reasonable elegance but allergen-prone preservative system.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 filters resolved
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
Finish How it looks 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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
Despite the "Sensitive Mineral Based" labeling, this is a chemical sunscreen — homosalate, octocrylene, and avobenzone are the actual UV filters and no mineral filter appears in the INCI. Chlorphenesin and PEG-20 further weaken the sensitive-skin framing.
Pros
- Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
- Avobenzone delivers the formula's UVA coverage
- Short ingredient list with few extracts to react to
- Glycerin and dimethicone supply slip and basic hydration
Cons
- "Mineral Based" labeling but no zinc oxide or titanium dioxide in INCI
- Homosalate and octocrylene carry endocrine-disruption concerns
- Chlorphenesin is a known sensitizing preservative
- Filter set is legacy — no Tinosorb-class additions
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a basic US-market SPF50 with no fragrance, who recognize that the "mineral" and "sensitive" labels do not match the actual filter set.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 16 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Aqua· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Phenethyl Benzoate· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dimethicone·Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate·Phenoxyethanol·Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer·Carbomer· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Chlorphenesin·Sodium Hydroxide·Xanthan Gum·Disodium Edta