Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 versus Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 .
Published on August 20, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
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, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and 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.
Ingredient Info
Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 34 ingredients
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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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 😥
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Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 34 ingredients
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 34 ingredients
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 26 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Diisopropyl Adipate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Silica • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Tapioca Starch • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylates Copolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Ceteth-10 Phosphate • Dicetyl Phosphate • Coco-Glucoside • Parfum • Chlorphenesin • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Sea Salt • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract • Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract • Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 9% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4% • Octocrylene 5% • Diisopropyl Adipate • Silica • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Tapioca Starch • Acrylates Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ceteth-10 Phosphate • Dicetyl Phosphate • Coco-Glucoside • Chlorphenesin • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Panthenol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Ingredients Explained
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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 HomosalateHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 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 OctocryleneHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Diisopropyl Adipate comes from isopropyl alcohol and Adipic Acid.
It is a solvent and emollient. As a solvent, it is used to help other ingredients dissolve into the solution. It is also often used to soften hard ingredients.
Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a thin barrier. This thin barrier prevents moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Diisopropyl AdipateHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 GlycerinHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Tapioca Starch.
Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 GlycolHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Ceteth-10 Phosphate.
Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Dicetyl Phosphate.
Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 HydroxideHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneHawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 34 ingredients
Banana Boat Light as Air Face SPF 50 26 ingredients
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Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Care Protective Face Lotion SPF 30 34 ingredients
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