Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance Clear Spray Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - 6 Ounces
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0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 5 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
panthenol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: jojoba alcohol, ethylhexyl palmitate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Carica papaya fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Octocrylene3.5%
- 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 OctocryleneAlcohol denat.~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Isobutane~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexyl palmitate~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateEthylhexyl stearate~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateEthylhexyl benzoate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quaternium-90 sepiolite~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quaternium-90 montmorillonite~1.4–2.1%
Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffinum liquidum~1.1–1.7%
- 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 liquidumMica~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTocopheryl acetate~0.45–1.05%
- 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~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolWater~0.35–0.8%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- 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 extractMangifera indica seed butter~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterCarica papaya fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Colocasia antiquorum root extract~0.2–0.75%
- 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~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Psidium guajava fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractButyrospermum parkii butter~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterJojoba alcohol~0.15–0.65%
Potassium jojobate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium jojobateSimmondsia chinensis butter~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis butterPropanediol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolParfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane1.5%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate2%
- 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 salicylate1%
- 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 salicylateAlcohol denat.~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Isobutane~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateEthylhexyl stearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateEthylhexyl benzoate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quaternium-90 sepiolite~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quaternium-90 montmorillonite~0.15–0.65%
Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffinum liquidum~0.2–0.75%
- 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 liquidumMica~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- 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~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolWater~0.15–0.6%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- 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 extractMangifera indica seed butter~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterCarica papaya fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Colocasia antiquorum root extract~0.15–0.65%
- 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~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plumeria acutifolia flower extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Psidium guajava fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractButyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterJojoba alcohol~0.2–0.75%
Potassium jojobate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium jojobateSimmondsia chinensis butter~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis butterPropanediol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolParfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Octocrylene, Alcohol denat., Isobutane, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Ethylhexyl benzoate, Quaternium-90 sepiolite, Quaternium-90 montmorillonite, Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, Paraffinum liquidum, Mica, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Mangifera indica seed butter, Carica papaya fruit extract, Colocasia antiquorum root extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Passiflora incarnata fruit extract, Plumeria acutifolia flower extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Jojoba alcohol, Potassium jojobate, Simmondsia chinensis butter, Propanediol, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Alcohol denat., Isobutane, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Ethylhexyl benzoate, Quaternium-90 sepiolite, Quaternium-90 montmorillonite, Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, Paraffinum liquidum, Mica, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Mangifera indica seed butter, Carica papaya fruit extract, Colocasia antiquorum root extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Passiflora incarnata fruit extract, Plumeria acutifolia flower extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Jojoba alcohol, Potassium jojobate, Simmondsia chinensis butter, Propanediol, Parfum, Titanium dioxide
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| Hawaiian TropicSheer Touch Ultra Radiance Clear Spray Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - 6 OuncesYOUR PRODUCT | Banana BoatSunComfort Sunscreen SPF 30 | EquateKids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Spray Twin Pack, SPF 50 | |
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| Match | — | 60% | 50% |
| Price | $12.27 | $7.84−$4.43 | $6.64−$5.63 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"Hawaiian Tropic - Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance Clear Spray Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - 6 Ounces" "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 sunscreen does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 1.50% (declared), homosalate 2.00% (declared) and octocrylene 3.50% (declared).
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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