Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30
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Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Hawaiian Tropic - Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30" can offer reliable sun protection.
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Hawaiian Tropic - Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: avobenzone, octisalate, homosalate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
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 this sunscreen 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.
Price
The product retails for 99.61A$ in Australia and from 7.99$ up to 31.33$ in the United States.
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Sun protection
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
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.
UV spectrum
Homosalate
Octocrylene
Octisalate
Titanium Dioxide
Titanium Dioxide
Avobenzone
FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount
HomosalateA 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 formulation5.5%
OctocryleneA 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" sunscreen4%
OctisalateEthylhexyl SalicylateOctisalate. 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—
Titanium DioxideWorks 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~0.3–0.55%
Titanium DioxideWorks 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~0.3–0.55%
AvobenzoneButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. 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.2%
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Reef-safe
No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.
Product claims breakdown
Anti-aging1 ingredient contributes at the levels belowStrong evidence
1 ingredient contributes at the levels below
This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Under-dosedA 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~0.25–0.5%
Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.8–4.6%
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3–3.7%
Mangifera indica seed butterRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.2–0.4%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneRole: Key activeAvobenzone. 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.2%
HomosalateRole: Key activeA 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 formulation5.5%
OctocryleneRole: Key activeA 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" sunscreen4%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~0.3–0.5%
PolymethylsilsesquioxaneRole: Key activeA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~0.25–0.45%
Evens skin toneBrand does not advertise this — the formula doesQuiet bonus
Brand does not advertise this — the formula does
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).
Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.8–4.6%
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3–3.7%
Mangifera indica seed butterRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.2–0.4%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneRole: Key activeAvobenzone. 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.2%
HomosalateRole: Key activeA 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 formulation5.5%
OctocryleneRole: Key activeA 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" sunscreen4%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~0.3–0.5%
PolymethylsilsesquioxaneRole: Key activeA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~0.25–0.45%
Irritancy28 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
28 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 28 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.65–1%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Psidium guajava fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Psidium guajava fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.9–1.1%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Low~0.25–0.45%est.
Mangifera indica fruit extractA fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skinLow~0.2–0.35%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinLow~0.2–0.4%est.
Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin CLow~0.2–0.4%est.
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. 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.Low2%
HomosalateA 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 formulationLow5.5%
OctocryleneA 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" sunscreenLow4%
Vp/eicosene copolymerUsed to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skinLow~0.25–0.45%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.25–0.45%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Low~0.25–0.45%est.
Mangifera indica fruit extractA fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skinLow~0.2–0.4%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinLow~0.2–0.35%est.
Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin CLow~0.2–0.35%est.
Comedogenic4 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skinHigh risk
4 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicalsHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicalsHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~3.8–4.6%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~0.25–0.5%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Diisopropyl adipate~5.4–6.6%
Cetearyl alcohol~3.8–4.6%
Glycerin~3–3.7%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Mica~1.9–2.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.65–1%
Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer~1.4–1.7%
Parfum~1–1.3%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.9–1.1%
Ceteth-10 phosphate~0.65–1%
Dicetyl phosphate~0.5–0.75%
Coco-glucoside~0.55–0.8%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
Mangifera indica seed butter~0.2–0.4%
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Passiflora incarnata fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Plumeria acutifolia flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Psidium guajava fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Panthenol~0.2–0.4%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.4%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.4%
Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.55%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2%
Homosalate5.5%
Ethylhexyl salicylate4.5%
Octocrylene4%
Water~0.2–0.4%
Ethylhexyl benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
Vp/eicosene copolymer~0.25–0.45%
Diisopropyl adipate~0.25–0.45%
Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate~0.25–0.45%
Dimethicone~0.3–0.5%
Glycerin~0.25–0.45%
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.25–0.45%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
Coco-glucoside~0.3–0.6%
Propylene glycol dibenzoate~0.2–0.4%
Ceteth-10 phosphate~0.3–0.55%
Dicetyl phosphate~0.25–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Paraffin~0.2–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.25–0.5%
Jojoba alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Potassium jojobate~0.25–0.45%
Simmondsia chinensis butter~0.2–0.4%
Mangifera indica seed butter~0.2–0.4%
Propanediol~0.25–0.45%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Colocasia antiquorum root extract~0.2–0.4%
Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Passiflora incarnata fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Plumeria acutifolia flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Psidium guajava fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Panthenol~0.2–0.35%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.35%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
Methylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
Mica~0.1–0.2%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
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