Banana Boat Kids Mineral Foam Sunscreen SPF 50, Berry Blast
73/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Banana Boat Kids Mineral Foam Sunscreen SPF 50 in Berry Blast is a 100% mineral formula using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection. As a pure mineral foam it carries a visible white cast and a medium body feel, with a balanced finish that is gentle and unlikely to sting. It is low on pore-clogging risk, so it generally suits acne-prone skin, and it works passably under makeup. With good protection and a solid overall score, it is a reasonable mineral pick for kids and sensitive skin, white cast aside.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
High
16
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β50 Titanium Dioxide at #1
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +30 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +10 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +6.3 Coated minerals (Alumina)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Medium
32
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #1
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +12 Volatile hydrocarbon at #6, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #19, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +7 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (23)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 7 film former
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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13 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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17 PEG-8
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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18 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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19 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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20 Fragrance
Fragrance
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pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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23 Green 6
Colorant or pigment
Does Banana Boat Kids Mineral Foam SPF 50 leave a white cast?
Yes, it commonly leaves a visible white cast because it is a 100% mineral foam made with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Mineral filters sit on the skin and can look white, so work it in well, especially on deeper skin tones.
Is the Banana Boat Kids Mineral Foam Sunscreen SPF 50, Berry Blast mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen. The only UV filters are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, with no chemical filters in the formula.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
It is generally friendly to acne-prone skin, with low pore-clogging risk and a balanced finish that is unlikely to sting. With good SPF 50 protection it is a reasonable everyday mineral pick for kids and sensitive skin.