Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 Versus Supergoop! Play Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++
Updated on June 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 24 ingredients
Supergoop! Play Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ 28 ingredients
About this product
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Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Continuous Spray SPF 30 24 ingredients
Supergoop! Play Antioxidant Mist SPF 50 PA++++ 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 5.5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 4%
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Isobutane
Isododecane
EmollientDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxypropylcellulose
EmulsifyingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningColocasia Antiquorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
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
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9.8%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.9%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 9.5%
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Medica Peel Oil
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tridecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientVa/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8%, Homosalate 9.8%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.9%, Octocrylene 9.5%, Alcohol Denat., Butyloctyl Salicylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethyl Ferulate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tridecyl Neopentanoate, Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate 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 HomosalateEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateOctocrylene 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 OctocryleneAlcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Diisopropyl Adipate comes from isopropyl alcohol and Adipic Acid.
It is a solvent and emollient. As a solvent, it is used to help other ingredients dissolve into the solution. It is also often used to soften hard ingredients.
Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a thin barrier. This thin barrier prevents moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Diisopropyl AdipateWe don't have a description for Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer yet.
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