Banila Co Hello Sunny Water Essence Sun Spray SPF 50+ Pa++++
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Banila Co Hello Sunny Water Essence Sun Spray SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid spray with filters including Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It finishes matte, wears light, and has low white cast, and it commonly works very well under makeup. It carries a low pore-clogging risk, though it may sting somewhat if it reaches the eyes. Excellent protection and a 77.7/100 score make it a convenient reapplication option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
83
- +11.4 Homosalate at #6, UV filter
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #7, UV filter
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #10, UV filter
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #11, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β24.9 UVB coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
47
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #6 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β12.6 Octinoxate at #7, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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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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Eye sting
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Homosalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β3 Octisalate at #10, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β2 Ensulizole at #11, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #12, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #22, hyaluronic family
- β 8 Ceramide barrier lipids with cholesterol/phytosphingosine partners
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #4), fast, even canvas
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (37)
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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Supporting ingredient
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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4 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate)
- β 11.4 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 6.4 UV protection
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 11.2 UV protection
- β 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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13 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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15 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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16 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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21 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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23 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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25 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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30 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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31 Ceramide AS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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32 Ceramide AP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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33 Cholesterol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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34 Ceramide NS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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37 Ceramide EOP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
Does Banila Co Hello Sunny Sun Spray work under makeup?
Yes, it commonly works very well as a makeup base, with a matte finish and low white cast. It is a spray format, handy for reapplication during the day.
Is the Banila Co Hello Sunny Water Essence Sun Spray SPF 50+ Pa++++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes. The matte finish suits oily skin and pore-clogging risk is low, so it is generally considered acne-friendly.
Does it sting the eyes?
It may sting somewhat if it reaches the eyes, so apply the spray with care around the eye area.
Is Banila Co Hello Sunny sunscreen good?
Yes. It scores 77.7/100 with excellent SPF 50+ protection, a matte finish and an excellent makeup base.