Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 versus Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 .
Published on May 27, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 26 ingredients
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 26 ingredients
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 26 ingredients
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 9% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4% • Octocrylene 5% • Diisopropyl Adipate • Silica • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Tapioca Starch • Acrylates Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ceteth-10 Phosphate • Dicetyl Phosphate • Coco-Glucoside • Chlorphenesin • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Panthenol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Homosalate • Octocrylene • Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates Copolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • Carbomer • Ceteth-10 Phosphate • Dicetyl Phosphate • Coco-Glucoside • Methylparaben • Xanthan Gum • Propylparaben • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate • Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone • Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Ingredients Explained
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Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneBanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateBanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneBanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholBanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerBanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolBanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Ceteth-10 Phosphate.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Dicetyl Phosphate.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideBanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumBanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideBanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTABanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateBanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateBanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBanana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 28.
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