Banana Boat Ultra Clear Spray on Sunscreen Review

If you like your clothing/swimwear then I seriously suggest steering clear of this one.

This product appealed to me as it was meant to be clear and light with good protection.. Little did I know it would destroy one of my fave t-shirts and stain other clothing with its scent!

There are several options on the market which don't do what this did.. And I think in this day in age there are no excuses for products ruining your clothes.. I expect that from a thick and hard to absorb lotion sunscreen not a 'clear' spray.

Yes it stopped me from getting burnt.. And yes it was convenient.. But it was not worth destroying clothes over.. End of story.

I used this sunblock when I was on holiday with my boyfriend. I got sunburnt sitting at lunch for about 30 minutes. I followed directions on how to put it on and I got so badly burnt I have been meaning to review this sunblock. This maybe good for people who don't burnt easily but if you have fair skin like me stick to the cancer society. Their sunblock is tested for New Zealands harsh UV rays. It was expensive and did not work for me so I do not recommend.

I am all for sun protection all day every day. A few years ago I had sunburn pretty bad and ended up with blisters and 2nd degree burns on my back so being sun smart now is not an option it's a necessity! I am used to using sun creams but when I found sunscreen in a spray of course I had to try it! I also thought it would make my son more sun safe aware because he moans and groans when I make him put on his sunscreen. This spray for him was a novelty and one he enjoyed putting on. Winner, winner chicken dinner!

Banana Boat has always been a well loved brand of sunscreen in this household so was thrilled with that. The bottle is actually quite big compared to some of the other sunscreen sprays on offer so I was happy with the value for money. I always go for SPF30+ or higher so was happy it offered that. It has a push down spray cap which makes it easier to use. I do find though that the spray nozzle can become clogged with product and the spray can come out slower than it should and with not as much range.

It can be hard to get to all the places on your body because of it's clear look. So I end up using more than probably necessary to make sure the body is covered. After an an hour and half in the sun I noticed my skin turning red so quickly reapplied the spray to make sure I was protected. For me reapplying so often is quite annoying. Other sunscreens can go up to two hours without reapplication. At the end of the five hour day at the beach and applying this spray every hour after the second time I still ended up with slight sun burn. That is NOT what I signed up for. I expect protection if I use it correctly. I think I will stick to my sun creams thanks!

I've used a few bottles of this as it's a really convenient way to keep sunscreen handy in your bag. The nozzle top thing you press is a bit temperamental though and can jam. My second bottle completely gave up after a few uses!

This stuff worked really well for me on my holiday in Australia. Easy to apply and didn't miss any spots and end up burnt.

The only problem we had was that my partners white shirt ended up with horrid stains on it. We couldn't get them off either.

If you wear dark clothes it would be fine. I still rate the sunscreen just don't wear white!

Wow, when this product was released, I thought this is such a good idea and so convenient. I was lucky enough to try a full size product of this by winning it off their website, so I was able to give this product a good go, and had nothing to lose.

Firstly I like the packaging on the product. It is in a standard pressurized container, but has smooth lines. The lid click to open and close, so you can lock this product when it’s not in use to avoid wastage, and accidental spraying. Good thinking banana boat. The design of the package is quite sleek with mainly black, silver and blue colours, but it does not really jump out to you on the supermarket shelf, even though it is one of the better looking sunscreens I have seen. It’s also hard to know how much sunscreen is left in the container. Additionally, because of its aerosol format, this product is reasonable light weight, so it’s easy to take with you everywhere and anywhere. My partner in particular likes to take this hunting because it is quick, easy and light.

The product is easy to use, and simply pressing on the top releases the sunscreen in a spray form, which looks clear on the skin. It is easy to manoeuvre, and gets those places such as your neck and back easily. Additionally, it dries really quickly, and it fast to use! However, I would recommend spraying outside, because when you spray inside, even in a large space it’s quite potent and gives you an uncomfortable feeling in your mouth when accidentally inhaled.

However, the point of using sunscreen is to use it before you got outside, so although this is a minor issue, it kind of makes me question why this product is like this. This leads me to another aspect which I don’t like about the product, and its wastage. Although the product does last a long time, the amount of product that is wasted in the air is a bit, and can easily been seen floating in the air (obviously it would not be noticeable when sprayed outside).

Overall, this product is decent, its seems to do the job, and I have never got sunburnt when using it. But I don’t like the wastage, the point that it should be used outside, and the fact that it is hard to gauge how much product is actually left in the container. I may repurchase this product in the future, but I have found an alternative sunscreen that I like a lot better (Oasis), so will be sticking to that one for now.

I like to have this Banana Boat sunscreen because it has good water resistance, and is a brand I trust. I quite like having sunscreen in sprays as it makes applications much faster and it means that you can get those harder-to reach places. However, it being a spray also means there is a lighter layer. Need to therefore make sure to rub it in still and possibly do a second coat.

I really like this sunscreen. Its really easy to use, especially on children as they love the fact that it sprays on! It dried fairly quick and didnt leave a greasy residue on my skin. It did prevent me from getting sunburnt but I do prefer an SPF of 50 and this only provides 30 but other than that its pretty darn good

I thought this was great. I won a can from the Banana Boat FB page, and took it with me when I was travelling overseas during their summer last year.

I found it really handy, just a quick spray all-over and you're done! It dries really quickly and doesn't need to be rubbed in. Great to pop in the carry bag to take to the beach or pool. The can lasts ages, I shared this with others and used it almost daily and it lasted me all summer.

I didn't find that it ruined any of my clothes like some of the other ladies have mentioned. (That would have made me so upset!)

The smell isn't overpowering or unpleasant (typical sunscreen smell), and the mist/fumes aren't intoxicating.

This is a real on-the-go convenient product. Thumbs up.