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Banana Boat
Ultra Defense Clear Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 100
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin C derivative, for sun protection and barrier repair.
What's inside
Ingredients List
8 trigger at least one check · 10 trigger none
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Silicones
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen5
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Benefits
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Mineral Oil, Panthenol
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Mineral Oil
Sun Protection5
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Benzophenone-3
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Benzophenone-3 is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Benzophenone-3 →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Alcohol
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol →Isobutane
Propellant
Isobutane, less than 0.1% w/w butadiene
Learn more about Isobutane →Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant, Fragrance
Ascorbyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ascorbyl Palmitate →Lauryl Peg/Ppg-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Peg/Ppg-18/18 Methicone isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lauryl Peg/Ppg-18/18 Methicone →
Dupes
- Banana Boat Kids SPF 65 Clear Sunscreen87% match
- Coppertone Sport Suncreen SPF 5076% match
- Banana Boat Sport Coolzone Clear Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 3075% match
- Coppertone Limited Edition Sunscreen SPF 3075% match
- Coppertone Limited Edition Sunscreen SPF 5074% match
- Banana Boat Sport Coolzone Clear Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Plus73% match