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Ultra Defense Sheer Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

Updated on: 21/08/2025
Ultra Defense Sheer Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
40
Total Ingredients
analysed
24 of 40
Skin-Safe
low risk
2 of 40
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
0 of 40
Potential Pore-Clogging
+1 moderate pore-clogging

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Banana Boat product. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
3
Comedogenic: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
5
Safety: Very high risk
Ir
5
Irritancy: Very high risk
S
5
Safety: Very high risk
Ir
5
Irritancy: Very high risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Banana Boat Ultra Defense Sheer Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 comedogenic?

Mixed Profile — Patch Test Advised Ultra Defense Sheer Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 has a mixed comedogenic profile. It contains 1 ingredient with a moderate comedogenic rating (3) that could potentially clog pores for some skin types. Those with acne-prone skin should patch test first.

Is Banana Boat a good skincare brand?

US sunscreen brand owned by Edgewell Personal Care. Banana Boat makes products such as Ultra Defense Sheer Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Banana Boat.

Is Banana Boat Ultra Defense Sheer Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Ultra Defense Sheer Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/methylchloroisothiazolinone" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Methylchloroisothiazolinone</a> and <a href="/ingredient/methylisothiazolinone" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Methylisothiazolinone</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Banana Boat Ultra Defense Sheer Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Ultra Defense Sheer Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Banana Boat Ultra Defense Sheer Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30?

This product is from Banana Boat. See more products from Banana Boat.

What are the ingredients in Banana Boat Ultra Defense Sheer Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30?

Ultra Defense Sheer Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains 40 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/stearyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Stearyl Alcohol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>, <a href="/ingredient/caprylyl-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Caprylyl Glycol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/hydrogenated-dimer-dilinoleyl-dimethylcarbonate-copolymer" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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