Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50+ - 8 fl oz: Face & Whole Body, Aluminum-Free, Dye-Free, Avobenzone
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The Banana Boat Sport Ultra SPF 50 sunscreen is designed for active guests who need reliable sun protection without the greasy feel. Many guests appreciate its lightweight texture, quick absorption, and pleasant scent, making it ideal for outdoor activities. However, some guests have experienced issues with sunburn and irritation, particularly with the new formula. Overall, it remains a popular choice for those seeking effective sun protection while enjoying their time in the sun.
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 1100 reviews
blends in easily: 4.07 out of 5
effectiveness: 4.15 out of 5
quality: 4.07 out of 5
value: 4.05 out of 5
71% would recommend
70 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
28 February, 2026Verified purchase
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Very watery
1 reply from Banana Boat team - 1 month ago
We'd love to help! Please call us at 1-800-Safe-Sun and refer to case # 3201304 so we can gather information and assist you.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
24 February, 2026Verified purchase
banana boats great product
sunscreen lasts a long time no need to reapply
1 out of 5 stars
15 January, 2026
originally posted on bananaboat
Return to old fragrance & I’ll return to buying
The new smell is more like the fragrance used in toilet cleaning products to mask odors. I’ve been a heavy user of Banana Boat since 2010 as a regular outdoor swimmer but even my family objects to the odor now.
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 3 months ago
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1 out of 5 stars
14 January, 2026
originally posted on bananaboat
Horrible new smell
Horrible smell!! Why did you change it?! It smells like burning plastic.
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 3 months ago
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
28 December, 2025Verified purchase
Old reliable
This is a reliable favorite. I would definitely only use this on the body as it is full of fragrance. No pilling or white cast. That's my only gripe,but Target doesn't carry Banana boat Light As Air which is my preferred sunblock. This lotion doesn't feel sticky or greasy but is also not moisturizing.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
23 December, 2025Verified purchase
Pasty, thick, hard to spread
I need two hands to squeeze any lotion out of the bottle. The consistency is super thick & pasty! Totally different from the small travel tubes, which are more liquidy. It also leaves a white cast. That part isn't as big of a deal bc i only use it on my body, never my fave. Why in the world did they make the bottle so thick and hard to squeeze! I wont buy this again! One positive, it smells good.
1 out of 5 stars
3 December, 2025
originally posted on bananaboat
So disappointed
So disappointed! We've used this product for years and loved it, but the new formula is awful. The smell is truly unpleasant and the lotion has gotten thinner and less absorbent. Please bring back the old formula!
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 4 months ago
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 November, 2025Verified purchase
works for me
it's sunscreen...it screens from the sun. does it's job. doesn't make me break out and doesn't smell weird. does the job.
1 out of 5 stars
2 November, 2025
originally posted on bananaboat
Horrible new formula
I hate that they have changed their formula! I’m an avid user of this product.This new formula feels watery/ greasy and doesn’t seem to get absorbed into your skin! I will have to be making a change unfortunately! Disappointed customer!!!
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 5 months ago
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1 out of 5 stars
25 October, 2025Verified purchase
Changed formula
Changed formula and it’s now very thin and runny and the fragrance is very cloying.
1 reply from Banana Boat team - 5 months ago
We are so sorry to hear about your negative experience with the product. As a brand, we are committed to developing suncare that delivers protection you can trust. Our team works to make product improvements to ensure we’re offering the best sun protection possible. Our goal in updating our Sport formulas was to enhance the formula to make application faster and easier while still blending easily into all skin tones and feeling ultra-lightweight on the skin. That said, we want you to know that we hear you. Your satisfaction with our products is incredibly important to us, and your input allows us to continue to improve and refine our products in a way that best suits your needs.
5 out of 5 stars
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21 October, 2025Verified purchase
Works well!
This sunblock is great, works well, rubs in quickly and does what it needs to do!
1 out of 5 stars
9 September, 2025
originally posted on bananaboat
Enttäuschung auf ganzer Linie
Ich bin in die Falle getappt: Habe BananaBoat Sport SPF50 gewissenhaft 20 Minuten vor dem Baden am ganzen Körper aufgetragen, danach sofort erneut, und das Ganze zwei Mal wiederholt. Insgesamt habe ich mich dreimal eingeschmiert und war vier Stunden in der Sonne. Das Ergebnis? Meine gesamte Rückseite ist knallrot wie eine Tomate, die Haut ist an empfindlichen Stellen sogar geschwollen und ich habe Verbrennungsschmerzen. Dieses Produkt hat überhaupt nichts ausgerichtet – 0% Schutz. Stattdessen sitze ich nun mit einem schmerzhaften Sonnenbrand da, der nicht nur Urlaubsfreude zerstört, sondern auch ein erhebliches Krebsrisiko birgt. Ich bin wütend und fassungslos, dass so eine „Sonnencreme“ überhaupt vertrieben werden darf. Sollte ich gesundheitliche Spätfolgen davontragen, mache ich die Firma direkt verantwortlich. Besonders auffällig: In Hawaii bleiben die BananaBoat-Produkte überall in den Regalen liegen – offensichtlich aus gutem Grund. Währenddessen sind Neutrogena SPF50/70 regelmäßig ausverkauft, weil sie tatsächlich wirken. Beste Werbung für die Konkurrenz. Fazit: Finger weg von diesem Produkt! Eine Sonnencreme, die trotz sorgfältiger Anwendung zu solch massiven Schäden führt, ist schlicht verantwortungslos. How dare you.
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 7 months ago
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1 out of 5 stars
3 September, 2025
originally posted on bananaboat
Bad smell!
Strong smell gives me a headache! Long time customer Never again!
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 7 months ago
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1 out of 5 stars
20 August, 2025
originally posted on bananaboat
The Formula may be New, but it is NOT Improved.
For several years, the "Banana Boat Sport Lotion SPF 50" was my daily sunscreen of choice for both face and body: It had a nice, thick consistency, with a high amount of Homosalate (A superior UV Filter), and dried clear with a sticky finish that was perfect for applying baby powder on top. The new formula is essentially the opposite of that: It's watery thin, almost all of the UV filters are lower in percentage (how it still maintains the 50 SPF rating from the original is anyone's guess), and it has an incredibly greasy feel that makes a mess of any powders I put on top. It's honestly impressive how much worse this new formula is than the original. Let's be honest: There was nothing wrong with the original formula and Banana Boat knows that. They just wanted to make it cheaper to produce- And it shows. At least I have an excuse to try some new sunscreens now.
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 8 months ago
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1 out of 5 stars
10 August, 2025
originally posted on bananaboat
Chemical burn upon application
I began by applying this product to my neck. I immediately felt a burning sensation and stopped applying it. My neck became very red and inflamed. Now it's the next day and the skin on my neck is still very red and irritated. It feels like a chemical burn. I have no allergies and have never had an adverse reaction to sunscreen. It's worrisome - what is in this product? Are other users also suffering chemical burns? Should this product be recalled? Banana Boat needs to know about this.
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 8 months ago
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5 out of 5 stars
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9 August, 2025Verified purchase
Great Sun Protector
This was easy to rub in and not too thick. It was great for a beach vacay and keeping 3 kids and 2 adults protected from sunburns. Not too much protection, which also allowed for a nice tan without the skin burning!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 August, 2025Verified purchase
Works well. Used this sunscreen for years
We have purchased this sunscreen for years. Works well. Not greasy.
1 out of 5 stars
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30 July, 2025Verified purchase
Reformulation Fail
Banana Boat's attempt to reformulate this product is a total fail. It is extremely sticky and smelled of cheap cologne. I was sticking to my beach chair, it felt gross under the hot sun. Had to rinse it off at the beach and stay under the umbrella the rest of the day.
1 reply from Banana Boat team - 8 months ago
We'd love to help! Please call us at 1-800-Safe-Sun and refer to case # 3169575 so we can gather information and assist you.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
28 July, 2025Verified purchase
Reliable sunscreen
Husbands has used for many years and works great through water and sweat
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
21 July, 2025Verified purchase
Terrible new formula smell
I loved this product and it’s been the only sunscreen I’ve used for several years however they just changed the formula and the smell is horrible. I’m so disappointed.
1 reply from Banana Boat team - 8 months ago
We're sorry to hear that. Please call us at 1-800-Safe-Sun so we can gather information and assist you.