Banana Boat
Mineral Sensitive Face SPF 50EltaMD
UV ActiveA sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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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
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Lecithin, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Lecithin, Polygonum Aviculare Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethyl Macadamiate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
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
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Emulsifying
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Binding
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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →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 →
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