Destinations/Palau
Pack for Palau by reading both sides of the Drug Facts
Palau bans ten ingredients. The list includes four UV filters, triclosan, four parabens, and phenoxyethanol. That last ingredient is why a zinc-only lotion can still be the wrong bottle for Palau.
The Palau screen
Ten-ingredient ban including oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, 4-MBC, triclosan, four parabens, and phenoxyethanol. A zinc lotion can still fail Palau on the preservative.
Four bottles to pack
These dated bottles pass the Palau screen and claim 80 minutes of water resistance. Match the name and active percentage on your bottle before it goes in the bag.
| Bottle | UV filters | Water | Palau | Drug Facts source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive Natural Care BodyShield 50 | zinc oxide 23.5% | 80 min | PASS | 2026-08-16 |
| Stream2Sea Every Day Active Mineral Sunscreen 16 oz | zinc oxide 19% | 80 min | PASS | 2026-08-16 |
| Supergoop PLAY Mineral Lotion SPF 30 | zinc oxide 16% | 80 min | PASS | 2026-08-16 |
| Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 | zinc oxide 15.5% | 80 min | PASS | 2026-08-16 |
Mineral bottles that still fail
Do not stop at zinc on the Active ingredients line. Each bottle below uses mineral UV filters and lists phenoxyethanol elsewhere on the label. They pass Maui and fail Palau.
| Bottle | UV filters | Why Palau fails | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion | zinc oxide 14.7% | Phenoxyethanol | FAIL |
| Banana Boat Kids Mineral Protection SPF 50 lotion | titanium dioxide 4.5%, zinc oxide 6.5% | Phenoxyethanol | FAIL |
| Blue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray | zinc oxide 24% | Phenoxyethanol | FAIL |
| Vacation Shake Shake SPF 50 Mineral Milk | zinc oxide 20.5% | Phenoxyethanol | FAIL |
FAQ
Can mineral sunscreen fail Palau?
Yes. Palau's list reaches beyond UV filters. Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30, Banana Boat Kids Mineral Protection SPF 50, Blue Lizard Sport Mineral Spray SPF 50, and Vacation Shake Shake SPF 50 are mineral bottles that fail on phenoxyethanol.
Does Sun Bum Mineral pass Palau?
No. Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 and Mineral SPF 50 both list phenoxyethanol, which is on Palau's banned list.
What is a Palau bottle in this catalog?
Thrive BodyShield 50, Stream2Sea Every Day Active, Supergoop PLAY Mineral Lotion SPF 30, and Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 pass the Palau screen on the dated labels in this catalog.
Have a different tube? Match it against Palau in the label checker. The date beside each bottle is the date of its cataloged Drug Facts.