Banana Boat Daily Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Versus Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF60
Updated on August 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Banana Boat Daily Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF60 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Banana Boat Daily Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF60 33 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Homosalate 15%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
PEG-100 Stearate
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHomosalate 15%, Octocrylene 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Behenyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, BHT, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Cera Alba, Cetyl Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Parfum, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Silica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trideceth-6, Water, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Banana Boat Daily Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF60 33 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Banana Boat Daily Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF60 33 ingredients
This is the best sunscreen I’ve found so far for my oily skin, the 3 pack from Costco makes it quite cheap.
I mostly use it on my face but also use it on my body if I don’t cover my skin with clothing.
The only issue is that it burns the crap out of my eyes but I haven’t found a chemical sunscreen that doesn’t do that.
A very good, lightweight sunscreen that works best for oily skin. It doesn't feel greasy on the skin and is quite spreadable. I do think it could be a little cheaper bad just a tad more spreadable so I'm not using as much product.
