Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50+ - 8 fl oz
$8.99 ($1.12/fluid ounce)
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From sun-soaked days to outdoor play, life is better under the sun. For more than 50 years, Banana Boat has helped families soak up every moment with dermatologist-tested suncare that’s gentle on skin — so you can play all day.
With a range of high-endurance SPF essentials for every age, stage, and ray, Banana Boat shows up — ready to get in on the fun! Plus, with a robust range of tanning favorites and soothing after sun products, we’re ready no matter how you play
With a range of high-endurance SPF essentials for every age, stage, and ray, Banana Boat shows up — ready to get in on the fun! Plus, with a robust range of tanning favorites and soothing after sun products, we’re ready no matter how you play
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Guests are saying
This sunscreen has garnered mixed feedback from guests, particularly regarding its effectiveness and formula changes. Many appreciate its lightweight, non-greasy texture and pleasant scent, making it suitable for everyday use. However, concerns about sunburn protection, especially during water activities, have been raised. Guests also noted issues with the new formula being thinner and greasier than before. Overall, it remains a popular choice for those seeking reliable sun protection.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.5 out of 5 stars with 937 reviews
blends in easily: 4.1 out of 5
effectiveness: 3.93 out of 5
quality: 3.96 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
65% would recommend
78 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
15 August, 2026Verified purchase
fav sunscreen
This is my fav sunscreen to use for myself and the kids. My kids and I have super sensitive skin and alot of stuff we either have reactions to or it breaks us out. Not this! plus, it absobs great and its lightweight and non greasy.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
22 July, 2026Verified purchase
Sunburn!
Avoid this sunscreen, especially if you plan to go in the water. My young girls all got terrible sunburns after only 2 hours in the sun, but they were playing in the ocean. I didn't go fully in the water but was in full sun and didn't really burn. It's super thin and watery, so I was worried about how well it would protect, but I trusted the banana boat from my childhood. Nope. This isn't it. Now, I need to get new sunscreen while on vacation since my kids are starting the week with bad burns.
From Banana Boat team
We're sorry to hear about your experience. Please call us at 1-800-Safe-Sun and refer to case #3226122 so we can gather information and assist you.
3 months ago
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
6 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
I like the scent and it protects my skin from the sun
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
6 July, 2026Verified purchase
NOT good sunblock to use, you will burn!
This is the worst Sun block I have ever used. Both my husband and I used it and we got FRIED. It almost made it worse. DO NOT USE!!
From Banana Boat team
We're sorry to hear about your experience. Please call us at 1-800-Safe-Sun and refer to case # 3223396 so we can gather information and assist you.
4 months ago
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
2 July, 2026Verified purchase
Ordered Ultra, got regular Sport version
I ordered this because it is supposed to be the Sport Ultra version but they sent me the regular Sport version. Oddly, this is the second retailer that has done this in the past month or so. Seems like they aren't being listed properly, or they are being mis-categorized in the warehouse somehow. It doesn't help that the two products look so similar. Banana Boat might want to think about changing their branding for one of them to make them easier to tell apart. As for the formulas, the regular Sport version is decent but the Ultra is nicer. The Ultra version dries down better and feels less noticeable once it's set. It's my go-to for lake days in the summer because it stays put the best.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 June, 2026Verified purchase
New changes are awful & tested positive for mercury, among other things!
Ugh. I have been using Banana Boat for most of my life and this specific product on my children for several years. We have never had any issues whatsoever. I didn’t realize the formula changed, and bought two new bottles recently, much to my disappointment. First we noticed that the new formula had a less pleasant scent (no longer the classic, nostalgic Banana Boat scent). Then, we noticed that the new formula is very greasy. It leaves a residue on the palms of your hands after applying that does not come off in the pool. It remains greasy on your skin even after hours of water play and a shower with soap, causing me breakouts on my arms and shoulders, etc. Then, I took my daughter to the beach and we both burned significantly faster than usual; it looked like I never even applied sunscreen. After all of these issues, I decided to Google this sunscreen to see if they had changed their formula (yes, turns out they have). But much more concerning was the fact that I immediately stumbled upon a study by Lead Safe Mama showing that this specific formula tests positive for lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury; it had mercury levels of over 7 ppb when no amount is considered safe. Basically, I’ve been slathering my kids in poison all week long, poison that also caused sunburns. Not happy at all. Why is this product not being recalled? Banana Boat is just asking for a class action lawsuit…
From Banana Boat team
We're sorry to hear about your experience. Please call us at 1-800-Safe-Sun and refer to case #3218584 so we can gather information and assist you.
5 months ago
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
12 June, 2026
New formula not good.
Allergic reaction and sunburn on face.
From Banana Boat team
We're sorry to hear about your experience. Please call us at 1-800-Safe-Sun and refer to case # 3217936 so we can gather information and assist you.
5 months ago
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
24 May, 2026Verified purchase
New formula
Due to skin allergies, this was one of few that I could wear without irritation and no sun burning. I had used the SPF 30 for years. Unfortunately, this new formula is more watery and irritated my skin along with getting some sun burn. I wish I could have stocked up on the previous formula.
From Banana Boat team
We're sorry to hear about your experience. Please call us at 1-800-Safe-Sun and refer to case # 3213583 so we can gather information and assist you.
6 months ago
5 out of 5 stars
11 May, 2026Verified purchase
Works!
Love this size…. Didn’t get sunburn… works
2 out of 5 stars
7 April, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Awful. Got me totally burnt. And I reapplied. Get only spf 50 or more.
From Banana Boat team
We're sorry to hear about your experience. Please call us at 1-800-Safe-Sun and refer to case # 3206316 so we can gather information and assist you.
7 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
28 February, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Very watery
From Banana Boat team
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.
9 months ago
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.
From Consumer Care team
We are sorry to hear about your experience. Please check your email so that we can gather some additional information to assist you.
10 months ago
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.
From Consumer Care team
We are sorry to hear about your experience. Please check your email so that we can gather some additional information to assist you.
10 months ago
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!
From Consumer Care team
We are sorry to hear about your experience. Please check your email so that we can gather some additional information to assist you.
11 months ago
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
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!!!
From Consumer Care team
We are sorry to hear about your experience. Please check your email so that we can gather some additional information to assist you.
1 year ago
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.
From Banana Boat team
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.
1 year ago