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HAWAIIAN TROPIC · Octisalate, Avobenzone, Octocrylene

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 27 July 2026

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Octisalate, Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Plumeria Rubra Flower, Guava, Aloe Vera Leaf, D&C Red No. 17, Cocoa Butter, Corn Oil, Polybutene (1400 Mw), Tartaric Acid, Carrot, Histidine, D&C Yellow No. 11, Papaya, Mineral Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, .Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit, Isopropyl Myristate, Soybean Oil, Glyceryl Oleate, Beta Carotene, Diisopropyl Adipate, Mango, Silicon Dioxide, Arginine, Coconut Oil

29 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Octisalate

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

  • Avobenzone

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

  • Octocrylene

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.

  • Ascorbyl Palmitate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)other

    Ascorbyl Palmitate is an oil-friendly form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant to keep the formula from going off. It can also add a light scent.

  • Plumeria Rubra Flower

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Guava

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Aloe Vera Leaf

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • CI 26100

    Colorant (adds colour)

    CI 26100 is a color used to give the product its shade. Its single job here is as a colorant.

    listed as “D&C Red No. 17”

  • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    This is cocoa butter, a solid butter that softens skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. It smooths the skin feel and can add scent to the product.

    listed as “Cocoa Butter”

  • Zea Mays (Corn) Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Corn oil that softens and conditions skin and hair, adds fragrance, and helps oil and water mix. In practice it smooths skin feel and helps keep the water and oil parts blended.

    listed as “Corn Oil”

  • Polybutene

    Binder (holds the formula together)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a thick polymer used to bind ingredients together and adjust thickness. It helps hold the formula together and gives it a heavier, more cushioned texture.

    listed as “Polybutene (1400 Mw)”

  • Tartaric Acid

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is a buffering agent, so it helps keep the product's acidity steady. Stable acidity keeps the formula consistent over time. It can also contribute to fragrance.

  • Carrot

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Histidine

    Antistatic (reduces static)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that also draws in and holds moisture. It helps keep skin feeling hydrated and reduces static cling.

  • CI 47000

    Colorant (adds colour)Hair dyeing (colours hair)

    CI 47000 is a colorant, a yellow quinoline dye. Its job is to give the product its color. It can also be used to dye hair.

    listed as “D&C Yellow No. 11”

  • Papaya

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Mineral Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    This is an oil that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a layer that slows moisture loss. It also acts as a solvent, conditions hair, and adds scent.

  • Phenyl Trimethicone

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a silicone that conditions skin and hair and cuts down on foaming. As an occlusive it forms a layer that helps hold in moisture, and it gives a smooth feel.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening its feel.

    listed as “.Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate”

  • Passiflora Incarnata Fruit

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Isopropyl Myristate

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An emollient oil-like ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also helps bind the formula together and can carry fragrance. It gives products a light, spreadable slip.

  • Glycine Soja Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Glycine Soja Oil, also labeled as soybean oil, is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It conditions the skin and adds fragrance to the product.

    listed as “Soybean Oil”

  • Glyceryl Oleate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Glyceryl Oleate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel, and it helps oil and water mix. It also adds fragrance to the product.

  • Beta-Carotene

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Beta-Carotene is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and in good condition.

    listed as “Beta Carotene”

  • Diisopropyl Adipate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Plasticiser (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    An oily liquid that softens skin and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It helps the product spread smoothly and can add to the scent.

  • Mango

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Silica

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Silica is a fine mineral powder that soaks up excess moisture and oil, and adjusts how thick the product feels. It keeps powders from clumping, adds bulk, and can make a formula look more opaque. Its chemical name is silicon dioxide.

    listed as “Silicon Dioxide”

  • Arginine

    Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Arginine is an amino acid that works as a skin and hair conditioner. It softens the feel of skin and hair, and can also cut static and add a light scent. In formulas it's sometimes used to balance the acidity of the mix.

  • Cocos Nucifera Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is coconut oil, used to soften and condition skin and hair. It smooths the feel of the product and adds scent. You may also see it listed simply as coconut oil.

    listed as “Coconut Oil”

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=419b8043-7921-ca77-e063-6394a90a99ba
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Version
v2 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
29
Record checksum
sha256:e89eed83cfed0870d2f01a0bb5879078ba0294ec1c06caaba66987a0c586ce12

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