Banana Boat Kids Mineral Sunscreen Lotion - Spf 50+
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Banana Boat Kids Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ is a pure mineral sunscreen pairing titanium dioxide with zinc oxide. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish and, unusually for a mineral lotion, shows little to no white cast, does not commonly sting, and has a low pore-clogging profile, making it a gentle choice for kids and sensitive skin. With good protection and a strong score of 83/100, it is one of the better all-mineral SPF 50 lotions in this group.
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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White cast
Low
64
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 6.5% declared
- β7 Titanium Dioxide, 4.5% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β8 Pure mineral formula (11% total declared)
- +2.7 Coated minerals (Alumina)
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Heavy feel
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 6.5% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 4.5% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +4.2 Volatile hydrocarbon at #5, 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 #18, 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
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (20)
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 7 4.5% declared
- β 10 4.5% declared
- 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)
- β 14 6.5% declared
- β 8 6.5% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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16 PEG-8
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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17 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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18 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does the Banana Boat Kids Mineral Sunscreen Lotion - Spf 50+ leave a white cast?
Unusually for a mineral lotion, it generally leaves little to no white cast. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish.
Is this mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, pairing titanium dioxide with zinc oxide and no chemical filters.
Is the Banana Boat Kids Mineral Sunscreen Lotion - Spf 50+ good for kids and sensitive skin?
Yes, it is designed for kids and generally suits sensitive skin. It does not commonly sting, has a low pore-clogging profile, and scores a strong 83/100 with good protection.