Banana Boat Kids Mineral Lotion SPF 50+ Versus Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 100
Updated on September 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Banana Boat Kids Mineral Lotion SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 100 30 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Banana Boat Kids Mineral Lotion SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 100 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 4.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 6.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PEG-8
HumectantAlumina
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide 4.5%, Zinc Oxide 6.5%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-8, Alumina, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Stearoxy Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrated Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Chloride, Beeswax, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Stearoxy Dimethicone, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Octyldodecanol, Retinyl Palmitate, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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