Banana Boat Kids Tear Free SPF 100 Lotion: Dermatocare review
Banana Boat Kids Tear Free SPF 100 Lotion formulated with 0 new-gen + 3 old-gen + 0 mineral filters. Does not align with the following age groups based on our compatibility criteria: Toddlers (6 months–3 years) and Children (3–12 years). Dermatologist guidelines advise against using sunscreen on infants below 6 months.
Overview
Key Ingredients Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone
Specs Premium, Fragrance Free, Has silicone
Coverage We could not find tests, UVB, UVA
Life stage
Formula highlight
- New generation chemical filter - None
- Old chemical filters - Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone
- Mineral filter - None
- Antioxidant ingredients - Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate
Keep in mind
- Contains Oxybenzone, Propylparaben which are listed in our Ingredients Under Review database.
- Also contains Retinyl Palmitate, which our paediatric ingredient criteria flag as unnecessary for children's skin — the driver of the Caution rating across all three child age brackets.
Parents also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Standard paediatric and dermatological guidelines recommend shade, protective clothing, and hats for infants under 6 months. Direct sunscreen application is generally recommended only after 6 months of age. Refer to our Paediatric Care Guide for full guidelines.
6 months–3 years: Cautious Use — Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but if you prefer minimalist routines for young children (free from added fragrances, parabens, or chemical UV filters), a simpler formula may be a better fit. Refer to our Paediatric Care Guide for full details.
3–12 years: Cautious Use — Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but if you prefer minimalist routines for children (free from added fragrances, parabens, or chemical UV filters), a simpler formula may be a better fit. Refer to our Paediatric Care Guide for full details.
Yes. It contains ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
Yes. It contains ingredients evaluated under our database criteria for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity concerns. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Active: Avobenzone 2.5%, Octocrylene 8.0%, Oxybenzone 3.5%. Inactive: Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrated Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Disodium EDTA, Microcrystalline Wax, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Polyethylene, Stearoxy Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.
Source: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
Date: 3 September 2026
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