Banana Boat Suncreen: Two Products, Not Much Difference

As summer nears, our market is flooded with various brands of sunscreen. More and more are showing up on grocery shelves and at pharmacies. How does one know the difference between sunscreens, particularly sunscreens from the same brand? In the following article I will compare two banana boats sunscreens to allow you to see the differences and similarities in the sunscreens. With hope, the next time you shop for sunscreen, you remember that the most expensive ones do not always offer the best protection. Or sometimes, you may need to spend money to get the best outcome.

Banana Boat Sunblock Sun Wear Lotion, SPF 50 comes in a 6-fluid-ounce bottle that costs $9.59, although you can get it cheaper online. Its counterpart is the Banana Boat Ultra Defense Sunblock Lotion, Maximum SPF 50. This one comes in an 8 fluid ounce bottle and retails for $10.39, although you could also find it cheaper online.

These two products are similar in many ways other than the fact that they come from the same brand. The Banana Boat Sunblock Sun Wear Lotion, SPF 50, has a sun protection factor of 50 just like the Ultra Defense Sunblock Lotion. The Sun Wear is 100% oil free, has ultra sheer clean feel when you put it on, and it has an age fighting complex that protects your skin from premature aging due to exposure to the sun. In addition, the Sun Wear also has three times the protection of UVA/UVB sun protection ingredient that will not breakdown easily while you are in the sun. It is called "AvoTriplex technology for Photostable," and it is said to help your skin look younger and bright in and out of the sun. It is dermatologist tested for allergy and other skin irritations, and does not wash off when you are in water because it is water resistant.

Some of the key ingredients are Aloe Vera and vitamin E, which are great for your skin. It moisturizes like a regular daily body lotion, and its high SPF means great protection that a regular lotion would not give you. They have a facial version just for the face, and the all over body version is great and not sticky.