Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray SPF15
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 3 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray SPF15”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: paraffinum liquidum, diisopropyl adipate.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray SPF15 177ml is a medium sun protection, anti UVA/UVB and water resistant.Its formula with Argan oil contains anti-aging ingredients to regenerate the skin, stimulate its elasticity and oxygenation.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Alcohol denat.~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Isobutane~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Isododecane~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneDiisopropyl adipate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisopropyl adipateHomosalate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateOctocrylene~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneParaffinum liquidum~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumLauryl peg-8 dimethicone~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Lauryl peg-8 dimethiconePhenylisopropyl dimethicone~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 stearate/isostearate/dimer dilinoleate crosspolymer~0.55–1.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMethyl dihydroabietate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Methyl dihydroabietateParfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilAscorbyl palmitate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePanthenol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolWater~0.2–0.75%
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Colocasia antiquorum root extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractPassiflora incarnata fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plumeria acutifolia flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Psidium guajava fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Alcohol denat., Isobutane, Isododecane, Diisopropyl adipate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Paraffinum liquidum, Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone, Phenylisopropyl dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate/isostearate/dimer dilinoleate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Methyl dihydroabietate, Parfum, Argania spinosa kernel oil, 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, Benzyl alcohol
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| Hawaiian TropicProtective Dry Oil Continuous Spray SPF15YOUR PRODUCT | Banana BoatDry Oil Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 25 | EquateKids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Spray, , SPF 50 | WalgreensKids SPF50 Continuous Spray | |
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| Match | — | 70% | 57% | 54% |
| Price | $12.53 | $6.97−$5.56 | $4.88−$7.65 | $8.99−$3.54 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil | — | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 25 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"Hawaiian Tropic - Protective Dry Oil Continuous Spray SPF15" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this moisturizer does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called" chemical ", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 1.80% - 2.80%, homosalate 3.40% - 5.10% and octocrylene 2.40% - 3.70%.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty" Hawaiian Tropic "is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 9.48£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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