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Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel Versus Banana Boat Baby 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on January 01, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter

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.

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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When to use

27 Routines
96% use in am
4% use in pm
100% use every day
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24 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
96% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel 24 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating

Banana Boat Baby 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+ 20 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
andeulea's avatar

andeulea

1 year ago
Review

Really wanted to like this
I have been looking for a mineral sunscreen that is tear free and came across this because it was also fungal acne safe. After using it a few times, I have a couple of things to say:
• I have light olive skin & this leaves a white cast!
• It is very hard to rub in

I will try again and see if there’s anything I can do to make it easier to wear. But for now I dont Show more

UnidentifiedFlyingOkra's avatar
Review

HG, for now.
F**king sunscreen, man. It can be a battle for those of us with sensitive, clog-prone, acneic skin. This tube is one of the most soothing & gentle formulas I've ever used. Mineral, with Caprylic Acid and a little bit of glycerin. Doesn't break me out. It's a basic formula and probably only suitable for lighter skin or those who don't mind a white-cast. I'm white/fair and I find it Show more