Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen SPF 30
Summary
Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration SPF 30 scores 15/100. The rebranded successor to the older Silk Hydration line. Active filters are Avobenzone 2.7% + Homosalate 8% + Octocrylene 6% -- the homosalate is over the EU 7.34% cap (endocrine-disruption restriction). No oxybenzone/octinoxate is the marketing win, but the inactive base adds butyloctyl salicylate (another salicylate-family SPF booster), acrylates/C12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer (acrylate microplastic), undisclosed fragrance, phenoxyethanol, and chlorphenesin. The 'island botanical' extracts (papaya, mango, passion fruit, guava, plumeria) are flavor-of-the-product additions at sub-1% levels per INCI position. The new formula did remove the parabens that were in the old Silk Hydration body lotion -- modest improvement. Owned by Edgewell Personal Care.
At a glance
Key ingredients 11
AvobenzoneNeutral
Chemical UVA filter -- the only FDA-approved broad-spectrum chemical UVA blocker. Photo-unstable; requires stabilizers. Less hormonal concern than oxybenzone/octinoxate.
See more about Avobenzone →Homosalate (8%)Very Bad
Chemical UV filter present above the EU 7.34% maximum (capped due to endocrine-disruption concerns).
See more about Homosalate (8%) →OctocryleneBad
Chemical UV filter. Degrades into benzophenone (a Prop 65 carcinogen) over time. Skin sensitizer and aquatic toxin.
See more about Octocrylene →Butyloctyl SalicylateBad
Synthetic SPF booster from the salicylate family. Solvent for chemical filters; structurally similar to octisalate and similar absorption concerns.
See more about Butyloctyl Salicylate →Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate CopolymerBad
Acrylate microplastic film-former. Persistent in waterways; EU microplastic restrictions under review.
See more about Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer →Fragrance (Parfum)Very Bad
Undisclosed proprietary blend that can legally contain 1000+ chemicals including phthalate carriers and EU-26 allergens. Top trigger for cosmetic contact dermatitis.
See more about Fragrance (Parfum) →PhenoxyethanolNeutral
Synthetic preservative restricted to 1% in the EU. Considered acceptable in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetics; some sensitivity reports.
See more about Phenoxyethanol →ChlorphenesinBad
Synthetic preservative-booster — CIR-safe and well-tolerated, but a petroleum-derived synthetic that clean brands typically replace with food-grade/natural systems. Minor clean-beauty demerit.
See more about Chlorphenesin →GlycerinGood
Humectant that pulls water into the skin. Safe, well-tolerated, and effective at very low cost.
See more about Glycerin →Sodium HyaluronateVery Good
Skin-identical humectant that holds 1000x its weight in water. Excellent for hydration; safe.
See more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderGood
Plant-derived soothing agent.
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