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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer versus Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 .

Published on August 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 19 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or common allergens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, parabens and silicones

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After Sun Care American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

After Sun Care

Products designed to be used after sun exposure.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger (4)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Cleansing

We don't have a description for Ceteth-10 Phosphate.

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Dicetyl Phosphate.

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

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Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).

You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.

Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.

Learn more about Propylparaben

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.

This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two types of enzymes. These enzyme have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help reduce scarring.

Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. This may help protect against signs of aging. One antioxidant present in papayas is lycopene.

Papaya also contains Vitamin A, also known as retinol.

While papaya is used as an ingredient to help lighten skin, research is limited on this.

The seeds of papaya have been found to have anti-fungal activity.

Learn more about Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Colocasia Antiquorum Root Extract.

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract.

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 35.

16
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract.

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract.

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract.

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 38.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 32.

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20% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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