Sun ProtectionChemical Sunscreen
Sheer Sensitive — Reddit Reviews
by Banana Boat
Updated November 10, 2026
Chemical SPF 50 with fast absorption and no white cast; makeup can pill.
What the community says
A runny chemical SPF 50 using avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene, built for quick daily application without fragrance or a white cast. It suits sensitive-skin users who hate heavy sunscreen, but the shiny finish and makeup pilling frustrate some wearers.
What this means for you
Backed by 23 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 2 more.
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Full ingredient list · 20
Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive ingredients
Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Water, Glycerin, Silica, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Chlorphenesin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 24 mentions across 23 threads
Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive on Reddit, in one place — 23 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare 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
“Morning: banana boat sheer sensitive spf 50”
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.”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Neutrogena
Clear Face Break-Out Free Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SPF 55
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