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Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen SPF 30

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Is Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen SPF 30 healthy?

Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen SPF 30 scores 15/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration SPF 30 scores 15/100.

How does Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen SPF 30 compare to other sunscreen?

Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen SPF 30 ranks #51 of 58 sunscreen in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is KORUA Tallow Sunscreen Grass-Fed Organic SPF 50 at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen SPF 30's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder count in its favor; Avobenzone, Homosalate (8%), Octocrylene are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen SPF 30

Hawaiian Tropic
15 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 8
Owned by Edgewell Personal Care
Category Sunscreen
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.

Key ingredients 11

Homosalate (8%)
Very Bad

Chemical UV filter present above the EU 7.34% maximum (capped due to endocrine-disruption concerns).

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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.

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Avobenzone
Bad

Chemical UV filter with systemic absorption — Scout prefers mineral filters.

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Octocrylene
Bad

Chemical UV filter. Degrades into benzophenone (a Prop 65 carcinogen) over time. Skin sensitizer and aquatic toxin.

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Butyloctyl Salicylate
Bad

Synthetic SPF booster from the salicylate family. Solvent for chemical filters; structurally similar to octisalate and similar absorption concerns.

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Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Bad

Acrylate microplastic film-former. Persistent in waterways; EU microplastic restrictions under review.

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Phenoxyethanol
Bad

Synthetic preservative — a common irritation flag in leave-on products.

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Chlorphenesin
Bad

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.

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Glycerin
Good

Humectant that pulls water into the skin. Safe, well-tolerated, and effective at very low cost.

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Sodium Hyaluronate
Good

Skin-identical humectant that holds 1000x its weight in water. Excellent for hydration; safe.

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Good

Plant-derived soothing agent.

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