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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids Lotion SPF50+ versus Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 .

Last updated on April 26, 2024. Published on July 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF 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, fragrances, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen Brand
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
40

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

25% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids Lotion SPF50+ 20 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
julie_591's avatar

julie_591

10 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

great but the white cast...
it doesnt sting my skin and is pretty nice but it does pill a little sometimes and the white cast is pretty bad. im...

great but the white cast...
it doesnt sting my skin and is pretty nice but it does pill a little sometimes and the white cast is pretty bad. im very pale, everytime i wear this sunscreen my colleagues ask me if i'm sick cus my face becomes literally white LOL

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 13 ratings
Works Well (2) Expensive (2) No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (2) Light (1) Strong Scent (1)
Jacob's avatar

Jacob

6 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Really liked this product, except for one problem - it stings my eyes like crazy.

It applies really nicely and absorbs well into my skin, but...

Really liked this product, except for one problem - it stings my eyes like crazy.

It applies really nicely and absorbs well into my skin, but after a few hours of wearing this sunscreen I start getting extreme eye stinging.

I've since moved to using Supergoop's Mineral Sheerscreen, so I think it is one of the chemical filters in this one that causes my eyes to sting.

If you don't get eye stinging from this product, it is a pretty great sunscreen! (but expensive)

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Mac_R

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

LOVE
This is the perfect sunscreen for people who want a low maintenance morning. Feels greasy putting it on, but once on you cant tell you have...

LOVE
This is the perfect sunscreen for people who want a low maintenance morning. Feels greasy putting it on, but once on you cant tell you have sunscreen on. after one minute after application theres no scent, no feel, no sheen. Absolute love

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