Introducing the SPF BFF for sensitive skin: Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive Face Lotion. If you loved Light as Air, you’ll love Sheer Sensitive even more! This sunscreen lotion is lightweight and non-greasy with a clean feel, making it the ideal face sunscreen for sensitive skin. With Aloe and Vitamin E, the skin-nourishing formula of this face sunblock provides 12 hours of hydration, all-day comfort, and blends in sheer across all skin tones. Made for sunny afternoons, beach days, and even a walk around the block. Talk about the perfect formula for daily wear! If you’re looking for a sensitive skin sunscreen that’s gentle enough for daily use by both kids and adults, this face SPF doesn’t play around. How to use: Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours, as well as after swimming, sweating, and towel-drying.
Product Dimensions : 1.5 x 2.5 x 5.5 inches; 3 ounces
UPC : 079656144338
Manufacturer : Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC
ASIN : B0FR57796S
Best Sellers Rank: #4,070 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #101 in Facial Sunscreens #1,284 in Facial Skin Care Products
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SHEER FINISH — This sunscreen for face is easy to apply and blends in across all skin tones with no white cast
LIGHTWEIGHT & NON-GREASY — Non comedogenic, fragrance free sunscreen won’t clog pores; the ultimate sunscreen for acne prone skin
CLINICALLY PROVEN — Dermatologist and pediatrician approved broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen SPF 50
WATER-RESISTANT TRAVEL SIZE SUNSCREEN — Resists water and sweat for up to 80 minutes, perfect for beach trips, baseball games, and beyond
IDEAL SUN CARE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN — Oil-free and alcohol-free facial sunscreen that applies quickly and easily, offering all-day comfort
Book Reader –
Lightweight, Non-Greasy SPF That Layers Perfectly Under Makeup
I’ve tried a lot of facial sunscreens, and this one honestly surprised me in the best way. The Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive Face Lotion SPF 50 has a really lightweight texture that feels comfortable right away—no heavy or sticky residue at all. It truly lives up to being non-greasy, which is a huge plus for everyday wear.One of my favorite things is how well it works under makeup. It absorbs quickly and leaves a smooth, almost primer-like finish, so foundation goes on evenly without pilling or sliding around. That’s not always easy to find in a sunscreen.It also blends in easily without leaving a white cast, and it feels gentle enough for sensitive skin. The formula is designed to be lightweight, oil-free, and comfortable for daily use, which definitely shows in how it performs throughout the day.Overall, this has become a staple in my morning routine. If you’re looking for a reliable SPF that won’t interfere with your makeup or leave your skin feeling greasy, this is a great option.
Lee –
Good for acne prone sensitive skin
I am in my 30s with combo leaning oil and acne prone fair skin with pigmentation issues and I’m on prescription tretinoin every day. I sometimes use hydroquinone when my pigmentation issues flare up. I wear sunscreen every single day to protect my skin. It’s especially important since I’m on Tret. daily. Being that I have acne prone skin finding a sunscreen has always been a HUGE challenge for me. I’ve spent so much time on SkinSort and similar sites looking through sunscreen ingredients lists trying to find ones that won’t break me out. I’ve purchased PLENTY of k-beauty, j-beauty, EU sunscreens and Us sunscreens from Sephora and drugstore only for them to break me out. My skin is very sensitive/breakout prone to long ingredients lists, emollients, heavy textures, oils and lots of botanicals. I randomly stumbled upon this banana boat sunscreen here on Amazon and saw the short and fairly simple ingredient list that is low (not free of- but low) in occlusive ingredients in comparison to other sunscreens so I decided to order it. It has not broken me out and it feels nice. No alcohol in it, no irritation, no pimples so far. The tube is user friendly, the texture is light and pleasant and the sunscreen is affordable and accessible. I also appreciate how it’s water resistant so can be worn every day OR pool/beach. I highly recommend this to anyone with acne prone or sensitive skin if you are ok with US chemical sunscreens. I prefer chemical sunscreens over mineral sunscreens as mineral sunscreens break me out. This affordable banana boat in my opinion is WAY better for me personally than high end and expensive options that have tons of pore clogging ingredients. Yes even the popular k-beauty sunscreens break me out unfortunately. Everyone is different and anything has a potential to clog someone but for me this sunscreen is way more safe for my acne prone skin than any other sunscreen option I’ve come across. The majority of sunscreens are just packed with pore cloggers, but this banana boat one is minimal in comparison. The tube is travel size (tsa approved) but bigger than your standard 1.7oz sunscreen. This is nice for me because like I mentioned I wear sunscreen every single day and re-apply if I’ll be outside in the sun. While spending time outside I did not burn while wearing this sunscreen and I’m extremely fair skinned. I also did not notice any new pigmentation issues. The texture is nice, light and pleasant. It wears well under makeup. I normally wash my face in the AM, apply a hydrating kbeauty toner, tiny little dots of super light gel moisturizer (not much- I’m oily!) and then apply this banana boat sunscreen on top. Sometimes I wear makeup sometimes I don’t. It works both ways. I have not experienced any pilling. I have not noticed any scent with this sunscreen other than the sunscreen filters smell which isn’t too bad at all in comparison to other sunscreens I’ve tried. The sunscreen itself adds a touch of moisture but I don’t find it to be greasy on my oily skin. In the summer I will probably use a hydrating toner or serum (skip gel moisturizer) and then apply the banana boat sunscreen since I live in a warm climate. Anyways, this is a very nice textured non offensive not overly clogging (for me at least) Us chemical sunscreen that has been very unproblematic for me. I just apply a decent amount every AM and don’t even think about it. Like I mentioned if I’m out in direct sunlight (normally I’m not in the winter) I’ll reapply as needed. In the PM I use bioderma micellar water and then follow it with my Remedy brand face cleanser and it takes the banana boat off fine. I’m interested in trying the spray version (always spray decent amount into hand and then apply!) for my body in the summer. For now I apply this banana boat sensitive face to my face, neck, hands or whatever exposed area. If you tried the banana boat light as air face spf that one is a little more matte and dry but it’s also more pore clogging in both my experience and by ingredients lists. This banana boat sensitive has a bit of a different texture that’s lightweight and still not greasy but it’s more of a traditional light lotion. The banana boat light as air face one felt great but over time gave me more closed comedones. Needless to say I highly recommend this lightweight Us chemical sunscreen to anyone looking for a simple waterproof Us chemical sunscreen that is affordable and easy. Obviously no white cast as its chemical. Sorry for the long review but it might help someone out. Also I purchased this with my own money I am not a part of one of those product reviewing groups- whatever they are called. No shade to anyone lol.
Linsey R. –
Great sensitive skin sunscreen
Love this! I have sensitive skin. this did not sting my eyes, or burn my cheeks. Left no white cast. I’m not noticing any scent. It just feels like bare skin, it’s not heavy, drying, oily or sticky. No pilling. Went on smooth, not streaky, looks like skin once dried down, not patchy. I hope they keep this in stock forever!
Nicole –
Great
The sunscreen itself is really good. It applies smoothly just as advertised “lotion”. I was pleased to see it didn’t leave a white cast. I apply makeup over my sunscreen often. This sunscreen worked perfectly with makeup. Like it said, it’s unscented and that was true as I didn’t detect a scent. My skin feels nice with this on. My only issue is that it didn’t come with a safety seal under the cap. Usually all products come with a seal to ensure it isn’t tampered with and that buyer gets the full amount of product. That was a bit upsetting but hopefully I didn’t actually get a used one.
Silvermist –
Good for Swim
I bought this sunscreen for my daughter because she has swim practice every day for about three hours. We needed something strong but gentle for her face. This one works really well.It’s lightweight and easy to apply, and it doesn’t irritate her skin. I like that it’s made for sensitive skin, and it protects her face from sun damage during long swim practices.The travel size is also very convenient to keep in her swim bag. Overall, this has been a great sunscreen for us and I would definitely buy it again.
Ashe –
Leaves no residue on clothing and no white cast . Reasonably priced.
Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive goes on very smoothly, absorbs quickly, is lightweight and non-greasy. It does not leave a white cast and it passed the black crewneck t-shirt test- leaving no white residue!I did detect a chemical odor immediately after application. The chemical odor dissipates and leaves a slight old fashioned suntan lotion smell- very faint but you have to be right up to your skin to detect it.
Gatsby –
So Far, So Good
I’m trying this one as I developed facial sensitivity to La Roche-Posay SPF 100 sunscreen. (A half hour after application I looked like I had significant sunburn…without being in the sun.) This product, Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive Face Lotion is light, non-greasy, with good protection and so far, no facial sensitivity.
VA –
No irritation
This product worked very well on sensitive skin. No irritation while providing UV protection.