Sheer Sensitive — Reddit Reviews
by Banana Boat
Updated September 28, 2026
Avobenzone SPF 50+ that Reddit calls light, scent-free, and fast-absorbing; shiny finish.
What the community says
A chemical SPF 50+ face sunscreen with avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene. It fits people chasing a scent-free, light-feeling daily sunscreen, especially on sensitive or oily skin. The trade-off is shine and occasional pilling.
What this means for you
Backed by 21 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/koreanskincare and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- Shiny finish on the face
- Can pill badly with makeup
- Some sensitive users still get stinging or breakouts
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Real Reddit threads — 23 mentions across 21 threads
Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive on Reddit, in one place — 21 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/koreanskincare and 2 more, summarized.
“Banana boat is legit. The sensitive face lotion is my go to, if you haven’t tried it— it’s a teal bottle.”
Positive
“I think the Banana Boat sensitive from the US stands up to them really well, and it is cheap!”
Positive
“I use it on my oldest in a pinch, but the glycerin content breaks her out if we use it too much.”
Positive
“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.”
Positive
“It’s my new every day.”
Positive
“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.)”
Mentioned
“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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