Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 versus Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 .
Published on February 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 42 ingredients
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 42 ingredients
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 42 ingredients
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 28 ingredients
Homosalate 5.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5% • Octocrylene 4% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Diisopropyl Adipate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Mica • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Parfum • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Coco-Glucoside • Methylparaben • Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Ceteth-10 Phosphate • Dicetyl Phosphate • Propylparaben • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Paraffin • Xanthan Gum • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Jojoba Alcohol • Potassium Jojobate • Simmondsia Chinensis Butter • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Propanediol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Colocasia Antiquorum Root Extract • Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract • Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract • Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Panthenol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Titanium Dioxide
Alcohol Denat. • Octocrylene • Benzophenone-3 • Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Paraffinum Liquidum • Phenethyl Benzoate • Parfum • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Amyl Acetate • Glycine Soja Oil • Peg-8 Dimethicone • Zea Mays Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Colocasia Antiquorum Root Extract • Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract • Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract • Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Octyldodecanol • Retinyl Palmitate • Silica • Tocopheryl Acetate • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica • Benzyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
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Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneHawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneHawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Learn more about ParfumHawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 AcetateHawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 32.
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 ExtractHawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Colocasia Antiquorum Root Extract.
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 34.
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract.
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 35.
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract.
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract.
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 37.
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
We don't have a description for Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract.
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 38.
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 42 ingredients
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 28 ingredients
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Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 42 ingredients
Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray Oil SPF 30 28 ingredients
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