Walgreens SPF 55 Sheer Face Mist Sunscreen Versus Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids Lotion SPF50+
Updated on July 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Walgreens SPF 55 Sheer Face Mist Sunscreen 11 ingredients
Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids Lotion SPF50+ 20 ingredients
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Walgreens SPF 55 Sheer Face Mist Sunscreen 11 ingredients
Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids Lotion SPF50+ 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isohexadecane
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
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
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide, Isohexadecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, 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.
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.
Learn more about DimethiconeTocopheryl 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 AcetateIngredient Ratings
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Walgreens SPF 55 Sheer Face Mist Sunscreen 11 ingredients
Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids Lotion SPF50+ 20 ingredients
Reviews
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Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids Lotion SPF50+ 20 ingredients
great but the white cast...
it doesnt sting my skin and is pretty nice but it does pill a little sometimes and the white cast is pretty bad. im very pale, everytime i wear this sunscreen my colleagues ask me if i'm sick cus my face becomes literally white LOL
I keep trying to escape it but despite my best efforts, this is my go-to sunscreen for now. It's very gentle on my ultra sensitive skin, doesn't break me out, and the texture is decent? Not too pasty or drying like a lot of mineral sunscreens. It has a hell of a white cast when first applying though. It eventually calms down to a fairly mild one, but my skin is very pale and I definitely look a Show more
