Banana Boat
Mineral Sensitive Face SPF 50Blue Lizard
Sheer Face SPF 50 SunscreenA sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and Lactic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Zinc Oxide
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Histidine, PCA, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Squalane
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Isostearyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Pentaricinoleate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Squalane, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycine Soja Oil, Isostearyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Pentaricinoleate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sodium Lactate, Squalane
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Glycine Soja Oil, Isostearyl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycine Soja Oil, Isostearyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Pentaricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Glycine Soja Oil, Isostearyl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycine Soja Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Alumina (in both products)
Abrasive
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
RICE GERM
Emulsifying
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PONGAMIA PINNATA SEED
Humectant
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →Zinc Oxide
Antimicrobial, Bulking, Colorant, Light Stabilizer, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Zinc Oxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide →Alumina
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Aluminium oxide
Learn more about Alumina →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →
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