Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 versus Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 .
Last updated on April 26, 2024. Published on October 07, 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 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 or oils
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
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 ingredients
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 😥
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 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 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
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 8% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 4% • Isododecane • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Isohexadecane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Meadowfoam Estolide • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Polyester-7 • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Jojoba Esters • Mannitol • Olibanum • Lecithin • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Diatomaceous Earth • Zinc Sulfate • Silica • Tocopherol
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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 Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 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 Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 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 Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Sport Mineral SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 ingredients
Usage
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Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 ingredients
Reviews
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Banana Boat Sport Mineral SPF 50 28 ingredients
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26 ingredients
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...
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)
Can’t tell I have sunscreen on
This is great! I’ve always been bad about wearing sunscreen daily because it leaves such a greasy shine and can feel so heavy. I’ve tried various moisturizers and makeup foundations with spf in them and...
Can’t tell I have sunscreen on
This is great! I’ve always been bad about wearing sunscreen daily because it leaves such a greasy shine and can feel so heavy. I’ve tried various moisturizers and makeup foundations with spf in them and every single one was greasy and heavy. This I can’t feel on my face at all and once it dries quickly you can’t even see it at all. No weight and no shine. Will continue to use forever! Haven’t found anything like it. Now I use sunscreen daily
Can't get over the sensation
I have mixed feeling about this one but ultimately it's a no go. I liked it applies matte and does not make my already oily skin look shiny. However when applying the correct amount of 1/4-1/2 tsp for SPF...
Can't get over the sensation
I have mixed feeling about this one but ultimately it's a no go. I liked it applies matte and does not make my already oily skin look shiny. However when applying the correct amount of 1/4-1/2 tsp for SPF coverage it's very slippery and does not absorb. I can feel it on my skin all day, just a film of sunscreen, which is technically what it's supposed to do but the sensation was too much. I have the same problem with Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen which is a dupe for this.
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