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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ versus Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on August 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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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

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Buy Ultra Sport Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+

Starts at $12.12
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Buy Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Starts at $12.00

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
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Exfoliators

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
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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.

1
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Triglyceride

Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

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.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.

Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

6% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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