Banana Boat Baby 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+

Banana Boat Baby 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+
1.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
2.9 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
50
SPF icon
SPF

Review

Results you may expect from using Banana Boat Baby 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Banana Boat Baby 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+:

  • A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 1.6 out of 10.
  • Very high sun protection for prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports.

How moisturizing is it?

Slightly moisturizing: Banana Boat Baby 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+ has a moisturizing rating of 1.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a low Humectancy of 2.9 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.2 out of 10.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Sun protection

Banana Boat Baby 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+ has an SPF of 50 and provides very high sun protection. This level of protection is ideal for activities involving intense or prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports. It is particularly recommended for individuals with fair skin, those at high risk of skin cancer, or in environments with intense sun exposure. Remember to apply sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating to maintain effectiveness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Caprylic Acid
6.5
Zinc Oxide
4.5
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
3
Isohexadecane
2.5
Butyloctyl Salicylate
2
Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
1.5
Cetyl PCA
1.3
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
1
C30-38 Olefin
0.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
0.3
Dimethicone
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
PEG-8
0.3
Alumina
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Sodium Citrate
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %
Water
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Butyloctyl Salicylate
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Cetyl PCA
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Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
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Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
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Ratings

All humectants
2.9
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
1.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 2.9 10
2.9
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.3 20
0.2
0.3
Moisturizing rating
1.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 2.9 10
2.9
All humectants
2.9
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
All occlusives 0.3 20
0.2
All occlusives
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
All antioxidants 0.3 3 No
All antioxidants
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Caprylic Acid
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Caprylic AcidDescription is coming soon
Zinc Oxide
Est. %6.5
Function
Origin
Zinc OxideA white mineral powder mainly used in skincare as a physical sunscreen. It protects against UVA light that leads to visible signs of aging, including wrinkles and fine lines. Zinc oxide can also be used as a colorant to enhance the whiteness of a product.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %4.5
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Isohexadecane
Est. %3
Function
Origin
IsohexadecaneA clear, colorless liquid that is commonly used as an emollient. It is made up of pure hydrocarbons and leaves a dry feeling on the skin upon application. It also increases the spreadability of a product.
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Butyloctyl SalicylateA synthetic emollient and solvent. It is primarily used as a carrier oil to disperse minerals in, including pigments and sunscreen minerals. It can also absorb UV light, thus boosting the SPF of sunscreen products.
Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Octyldodecyl Citrate CrosspolymerDescription is coming soon
Cetyl PCA
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Cetyl PCADescription is coming soon
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl PEG-8 DimethiconeDescription is coming soon
C30-38 Olefin
Est. %1
Function
Origin
C30-38 OlefinDescription is coming soon
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl MethoxycryleneDescription is coming soon
Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
PEG-8
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-8A synthetic liquid that serves as a humectant. It also works as a solvent because of its ability to dissolve a wide range of ingredients.
Alumina
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AluminaA mineral derived from the metal ore known as aluminum. It is commonly used as an abrasive and also acts as a thickening viscosity controlling agent (and thus as a bulking agent). Alumina is also a great opacifier.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Sodium Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium CitrateA salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.