La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Shine Invisible Fresh Mist Spray SPF 50 Versus Hawaiian Tropic Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Mist SPF 30
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium 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
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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.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is an oil-soluble used to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays (peak 357 nm).
It's one of the most effective UVA filters available but has a major caveat of photostability: avobenzone is susceptible to photodegradation.
This means it can lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight without the help of a stabilizing agent.
Studies show antioxidants (like vitamin E or vitamin C) and some UV filters (like octocrylene and Tinosorb S) can meaningfully improve its stability in a formulation.
The maximum allowable concentration according to regulation is 3% in the US + Canada, and 5% in the EU, Australia, China, Korea, and ASEAN countries.
It has a well-support safety profile: a comprehensive 2025 review found minimal toxicity with no evidence of carcinogenicity.
Overall, avobenzone is a safe and regulated ingredient used in sunscreen for over 40 years.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDiisopropyl 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. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeIsododecane 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.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
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 Parfum
