Hawaiian Tropic Protective Tanning Oil Spray Sunscreen SPF 25
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Sun protectionSPF 25 · 4 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.
MoisturizingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Hawaiian Tropic Protective Tanning Dry Oil Spray is a luxuriously hydrating dry oil that nourishes your skin with rich moisturization and enhances your tan with broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2.7%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate7%
- 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 HomosalateEthylhexyl salicylate4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateOctocrylene6%
- 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 OctocryleneIngredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene
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| Hawaiian TropicProtective Tanning Oil Spray Sunscreen SPF 25YOUR PRODUCT | CoolaClassic SPF 50 Spray Fragrance-Free | Isle of ParadiseDaily Defense Body Mist SPF 30 Sunscreen | Alba BotanicaMaximum Sunscreen Clear Spray, Fragrance Free, SPF 70 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 49% | 49% |
| Price | $12.99 | $30.22+$17.23 | $29.00+$16.01 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Camelina Sativa Seed Oil | Niacinamide | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 25 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 70 |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Banana Boat Kids Sport Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50BullFrog Mosquito Coast Spray, SPF 50
Product summary
"Hawaiian Tropic - Protective Tanning Oil Spray Sunscreen SPF 25" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this moisturizer does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called" chemical ", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.70% (declared), octisalate 4.50% (declared), homosalate 7.00% (declared) and octocrylene 6.00% (declared).
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty" Hawaiian Tropic "is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 15.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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