Sheer Touch SPF 30
Sunscreen

Sheer Touch SPF 30

Hawaiian Tropic
44Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk3 ingredients flagged
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk3 ingredients flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
66% Natural32% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
Homosalate (UV Filter)MODERATEOctisalate (UV Filter)MODERATEOctocrylene/​OctocrylèneMODERATEAvobenzone (UV Filter)GOODWaterEXCELLENTAlkyl Benzoate (Emollient)EXCELLENT

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Sodium Hydroxide
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Titanium Dioxide
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 7.0 — Optimal
7.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 7.0
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 7: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Homosalate
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

66% natural32% synthetic
29 natural 1 unknown 14 synthetic

Based on 44 ingredients analyzed. 66% natural, 2% unknown and 32% synthetic.

UV filters4 filters
TypeHybrid (mineral + chemical)
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning14:C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Jojoba Alcohol, Potassium Jojobate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter... +6 more
viscosity controlling6:Vp/​Eicosene Copolymer, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Jojoba Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter, Propanediol
emollient5:Dimethicone, Paraffin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light silky liquid that dries down to a smooth, non-greasy finish
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.