Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen Clear Spray SPF 50 Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Shine Invisible Fresh Mist Spray SPF 50 - Switzerland
Updated on September 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen Clear Spray SPF 50 23 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Shine Invisible Fresh Mist Spray SPF 50 38 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
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Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen Clear Spray SPF 50 23 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Shine Invisible Fresh Mist Spray SPF 50 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 7%
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Isobutane
Isododecane
EmollientDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxypropylcellulose
EmulsifyingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit 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 2.7%, Homosalate 9%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Octocrylene 7%, Alcohol Denat., Isobutane, Isododecane, Diisopropyl Adipate, Dimethicone, Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Parfum, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Paraffinum Liquidum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Water, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Butane
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Isododecane
EmollientIsostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Nylon-12
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingParfum
Masking
PEG-20
HumectantPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSilica Silylate
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Butane, Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Carnosine, Diisopropyl Adipate, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isododecane, Isostearyl Alcohol, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, P-Anisic Acid, Parfum, PEG-20, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-8 Laurate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Silica Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneDiisopropyl 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 AdipateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen Clear Spray SPF 50 23 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Shine Invisible Fresh Mist Spray SPF 50 38 ingredients
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