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Banana Bright Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30

SPF 30 Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Tinted ZnO+TiO2 with iron oxides masks cast nicely, but parfum plus citral/limonene/linalool allergens limit sensitive-skin use.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
67.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1020 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tinted ZnO+TiO2 with iron oxides masks cast nicely, but parfum plus citral/limonene/linalool allergens limit sensitive-skin use.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A tinted ZnO and TiO2 mineral SPF 30 with iron oxides to soften cast, plus niacinamide and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate for skin-care payoff. Parfum with citral, limonene, and linalool restricts it to non-reactive skin.

Pros
  • Iron oxides plus tint reduce visible mineral cast
  • Niacinamide appears at a meaningful position in the INCI
  • Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and tocopherol add antioxidant backup
  • ZnO plus TiO2 give true broad-spectrum mineral coverage
Cons
  • Parfum with citral, limonene, and linalool declared allergens
  • SPF 30 only; no PA rating disclosed for the US market
  • Mineral cream can feel heavier than chemical alternatives

Who it's for: US buyers wanting a tinted mineral daily wear with skin-care actives who don't react to fragrance allergens.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 59
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 42
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 68
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
Cream
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.
Yes
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.
No
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) 47 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Aqua· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Propanediol· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice·1‚2-Hexanediol·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Lactobacillus Ferment· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Gluconolactone· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Jojoba Esters·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Glyceryl Stearate·Cetyl Alcohol·Calcium Gluconate·Glycol Stearate·Lecithin·Sorbitan Oleate·Tapioca Starch·Hydroxyacetophenone·Isostearic Acid·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Isohexadecane·Xanthan Gum·Canola Oil·Polysorbate 80·Potassium Sorbate·Sodium Benzoate·Citric Acid·Octyldodecanol·Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate· Parfum Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Citral 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. · Limonene 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. · Linalool 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. ·Ci 77491·Ci 77492· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Propanediol Propanediol
06 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
07 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
08 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
09 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
10 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
11 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C Ester (THD Ascorbate)
12 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
13 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
14 Lactobacillus Ferment Lactobacillus Ferment
15 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
16 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
17 Gluconolactone Gluconolactone
18 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
19 Jojoba Esters Jojoba Esters
20 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
21 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
22 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
23 Calcium Gluconate Calcium Gluconate
24 Glycol Stearate Glycol Stearate
25 Lecithin Lecithin
26 Sorbitan Oleate
27 Tapioca Starch Tapioca Starch
28 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
29 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
30 Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
31 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
32 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
33 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
34 Canola Oil Canola Oil
35 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
36 Potassium Sorbate Potassium Sorbate
37 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
38 Citric Acid Citric Acid
39 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
40 Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
41 Parfum ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
42 Citral 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.
43 Limonene 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.
44 Linalool 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.
45 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
46 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
47 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.