Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 versus Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on June 13, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any 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 Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 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 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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
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 Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
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
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Isopropyl Palmitate • Peg-Crosspolymer • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Palmitic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Xylitol • Dimethicone • C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Propanediol • Glyceryl Behenate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer • Heptanol • Agar • Sorbitan Distearate • Isoceteth-20 • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Stearoyl Glutamic Acid • Arginine • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Hydroxide • Royal Jelly Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • EDTA • BHT • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBanana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Usage
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Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
I'll start by saying that yes, this feels like practically nothing on the skin, and it's very similar to a primer as far as texture goes.
BUT once applied, I didn't feel the same level of protection as with the European SPFs I used...
I'll start by saying that yes, this feels like practically nothing on the skin, and it's very similar to a primer as far as texture goes.
BUT once applied, I didn't feel the same level of protection as with the European SPFs I used to use. I even applied half of each on my face to compare:
With the European one I experienced a cooling effect and didn't feel any heat touching my skin, it was like being hugged by icecream (a weird comparison, but it's the closest I can think of). Meanwhile, with this one, I didn't feel anything? I felt the heat touching my skin as much as on my non-protected areas, and there was no cooling effect whatsoever.
Is it cosmetically elegant? Yes. Is it cheaper than any European SPF? Yes. But I prefer not to play around with sun protection knowing the damage it can cause, and I don't feel 100% safe using this one.
no white cast, non comedogenic, gives a nice satin finish, ultra lightweight
no white cast, non comedogenic, gives a nice satin finish, ultra lightweight
The best sunscreen
Really hydrating. Suitable for the climate i'm from.
The best sunscreen
Really hydrating. Suitable for the climate i'm from.
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