Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Banana Boat Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ versus Avène Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ .
Published on June 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
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, fragrances, oils, parabens 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 Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Avène Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ 30 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Avène Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ 30 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Banana Boat Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Avène Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ 30 ingredients
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
Titanium Dioxide • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Triethylhexanoin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Cyclopentasiloxane • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Alumina • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Hexyl Laurate • Stearic Acid • Cyclohexasiloxane • C30-45 Alkyl Methicone • C30-45 Olefin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • Octyldodecanol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Hydrolyzed Silk • Sodium Chloride • Sorbic Acid • Talc • CI 77891 • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Water • Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideBanana Boat Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Avène Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBanana Boat Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Avène Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideBanana Boat Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Avène Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Banana Boat Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Avène Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 ChlorideBanana Boat Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Avène Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Avène Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaBanana Boat Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Avène Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Avène Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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