Specs & Features
| Available in 30 and 50 SPF | |
| Full Spectrum Protection | |
| 8 oz bottle priced around $7 | |
| Available in bulk |
Banana Boat Ultra Sunblock Review
Hunter Bierce
Consummate amateur and true master of none, Hunter specializes in throwing himself in over his head and figuring it out along the way. Beginning his career...
Torben Lonne
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...
Banana Boat is a staple brand in mainstream beach culture, and has been trusted by generations of recreators to keep them protected from the sun. While they rely on synthetic chemicals to keep you safe, this product contains neither oxybenzone, nor octinoxate the two most problematic chemicals in most widely available sunscreens.
Though it uses artificial scents and some questionable chemicals, overall the Banana Boat Sport line is a worthwhile product available at a premium. If you are looking for a product for long days in the sun where you know you’ll have to reapply.
About this review
To help you find a Sunblock that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.
Read about our test of Sunblocks
Recommended in: Sunblock
Things we like:
- Much easier to spread and rub in than its mineral counterparts
- Excellent value, even better value available in the bul, options
- Practical, effective, and widely available
Things we don't like:
- Wide use of chemicals that are either unresearched, or proven to have detrimental impacts on health in high doses
- Artificially scented, which is proven to cause irritation to some skin and sense organs
- No specific commitment to protecting coral habitats
- Available in aerosol spray
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