Banana Boat Deep Tanning SPF#4 Spray Oil With Coconut Oil 8 Ounce
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- Better rated than 71%
- More reviewed than 57%
A budget deep-tanning oil for people chasing color fast, not a sunscreen substitute for anyone who burns easily.
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How it ranks among the 106 self tanners we track
4.6★ across 520 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
520 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 106 self tanners we track - how the scorecard works · full self tanners data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Two 8 oz aerosol cans of Banana Boat's SPF 4 tanning oil, formulated with coconut oil, cocoa seed butter, banana fruit extract and carrot root extract for a fast, deep tan with minimal sun protection.
SPF 4 sits toward the bottom of the sun protection scale, so this is built for people who already have a base tan and want to deepen it quickly rather than for daily sun defense. The oil is free of oxybenzone and octinoxate, two UV filters some shoppers choose to avoid, and the spray format spreads without heavy rubbing. Two 8 oz cans cover a season of beach or pool trips.
- SPF 4 deep tanning formula
- Coconut oil, cocoa seed butter, banana and carrot extracts
- Oxybenzone and octinoxate free
- Pack of two 8 oz aerosol spray cans
Who it's for
Suits sunbathers who tan easily and want fast color rather than sun protection. Not for anyone burn-prone, fair-skinned, or looking for a daily facial or high-SPF body sunscreen.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Two 8 oz aerosol cans in one pack
- Spreads easily without heavy rubbing
- Free of oxybenzone and octinoxate
- Moisturizing oils reduce dryness while tanning
- SPF 4 offers minimal sun protection
- Aerosol format not ideal for facial use
- Not suited to burn-prone skin
Performance notes
The moisturizing oils, coconut and cocoa seed butter, keep skin from drying out during long sun exposure, while the SPF 4 rating lets more UV through than higher-SPF lotions, which is the point for users chasing a fast tan. Reapplication guidance for actual sun protection still applies at this low SPF.
Specifications
| Brand | Banana Boat |
|---|---|
| Model | 169242 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Features | Enriched with cocoa seed butter, banana fruit extract, carrot root extract, and coconut oil for a pleasant scent, moisturizing properties, and water resistance |
| Material Type Free | Oxybenzone Free, Octinoxate Free |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 2 |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | All |
| Number Of Items | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 169242 |
| Model Number | 169242 |
| Asin | B00IFZOD00 |
| Upc | 079656000108 079656000252 |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '520', 'stars': '4.6'} |
| Item Form | Aerosol |
| Product Benefits | Nourishing |
| Best Sellers Rank | #57,883 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #130 in Tanning Oils & Lotions |
| Skin Tone | All |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in self tanners.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat Deep Tanning SPF#4 Spray Oil With Coconut Oil 8 OunceThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 520 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tanning OilHawaiian Tropic | 4.8 / 5 | 5,400 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Australian Gold Bronzing Intensifier Dry Oil SprayAustralian Gold | 4.6 / 5 | 20,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Coppertone Sunscreen Tanning Lotion SPF 8Coppertone | 4.7 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
| b.tan Best Tanning OilB.TAN | 4.4 / 5 | 8,000 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Banana Boat 169242
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What SPF does the Banana Boat Deep Tanning oil provide?
SPF 4, a low level of sun protection meant for people building a deep tan rather than blocking most UV rays.
How many cans come in this pack?
Two 8 oz (236 ml) aerosol spray cans.
Does it contain oxybenzone or octinoxate?
No, the formula is free of both UV filters.