Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 versus Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 .
Published on February 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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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.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 10 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
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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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 10 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 10 ingredients
Butyl Maleate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% • Homosalate 5.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5% • Octocrylene 4% • Alcohol Denat. • Isobutane • Isododecane • Diisopropyl Adipate • Dimethicone • Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer • Parfum • Hydroxypropylcellulose • Paraffinum Liquidum • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Panthenol • Water • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Colocasia Antiquorum Root Extract • Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract • Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract • Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateHawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateHawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Isobutane.
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
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Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 10 ingredients
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Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 10 ingredients
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Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 10 ingredients
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