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Banana Boat
Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 PA++++
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Contains oxybenzone (endocrine-disruption concern) plus parabens and octocrylene; heavy chemical load and waxy SPF100 base hurts elegance and safety.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
54.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1473 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Contains oxybenzone (endocrine-disruption concern) plus parabens and octocrylene; heavy chemical load and waxy SPF100 base hurts elegance and safety.
Verdict Should you buy it?
US-market chemical lotion delivering SPF 100 from avobenzone, octocrylene, and oxybenzone in a heavy, wax-rich base. Both the filter set and the preservation system reflect an older formulation approach.
Pros
- Very high SPF 100 for extended outdoor exposure
- Includes aloe leaf juice and tocopheryl acetate
- No added Fragrance ingredient on the INCI
- Avobenzone provides UVA coverage
Cons
- Contains oxybenzone, flagged for endocrine concerns
- Uses methylparaben and propylparaben preservatives
- Waxy lotion base feels heavy on skin
- Older filter set with no modern UVA boosters
Who it's for: Buyers focused on the highest US SPF number for long outdoor wear who accept oxybenzone and paraben preservation.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 filters resolved
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 28 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 3
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Benzophenone-3 Notable endocrine + reef-toxicity literature. ·Water·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Hydrated Silica·Cyclopentasiloxane·Cyclohexasiloxane·Sodium Chloride· Benzyl Alcohol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. ·Beeswax·Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. ·Microcrystalline Wax·Polyethylene·Caprylyl Glycol· Propylparaben Paraben preservative. ·Disodium Edta·Stearoxy Dimethicone·Methyl Dihydroabietate·Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone·Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer·Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate·Tocopheryl Acetate·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
13 Benzyl Alcohol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.