Sheer Sensitive — Reddit Reviews
by Banana Boat
Updated September 16, 2026
Fragrance-free, lightweight SPF 50 chemical sunscreen with slight shine; irritating to some.
What the community says
A rebrand of the Light As Air line, this fragrance-free SPF 50 sunscreen is favored for its light, fast-absorbing feel. It's often recommended for sensitive skin but can sting and feels shinier than true mattes. Best as a body sunscreen for those avoiding scent.
What this means for you
Backed by 17 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/koreanskincare and 2 more.
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Real Reddit threads — 19 mentions across 17 threads
Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive on Reddit, in one place — 17 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/koreanskincare and 2 more, summarized.
“Banana boat sensitive sheer face!!!”
Positive
“It is soooo good!!!”
Positive
“I love it so much but they stopped selling it in mexico :(”
Positive
“Recently it was replaced with Sheer Sensitive, so ive got both with me and I want to compare!”
Positive
“Sheer Sensitive is runnier and shinier out of the bottle. It rubs in and absorbs faster than light as air.”
Positive
“Overall Sheer Sensitive is a great sunscreen, and I plan to use it as my daily body sunscreen.”
Positive
“Banana boat sunscreen - texture is the best American drugstore sunscreen I've tried but it peels like crazy!”
Cautionary
“Horrible to use with makeup. Better as a body sunscreen.”
Cautionary
“The sheer sensitive in my pic is the brand’s replacement.”
Cautionary
“The sheer sensitive is perfect”
Positive
“it stings a little less and has no sent.”
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“It’s my new every day.”
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“I use body sunscreen on my face (I like the Banana Boat Sensitive Sheer, and then I set with makeup or powder because it’s a little shiny lol.)”
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“If you can, I would bump your SPF up to 50.”
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“being vigilant about sunscreen is the most important!”
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“the Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive that was originally going to replace it has a very different finish.”
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