Sunplay Super Block SPF 50+ Pa++++ Versus Banana Boat Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sunplay Super Block SPF 50+ Pa++++ 23 ingredients
Banana Boat Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sunplay Super Block SPF 50+ Pa++++ 23 ingredients
Banana Boat Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDiglycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Disodium EDTA
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Triethylhexanoin, Diglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Panthenol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA
Titanium Dioxide 4.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 6.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPEG-8
HumectantAlumina
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide 4.5%, Zinc Oxide 6.5%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-8, Alumina, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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Sunplay Super Block SPF 50+ Pa++++ 23 ingredients
Banana Boat Sensitive 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
