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HAWAIIAN TROPIC · Octocrylene, Homosalate, Avobenzone, Octisalate

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.

Octocrylene, Homosalate, Avobenzone, Octisalate, Water, Silica, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Titanium Dioxide

26 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.

  • 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.

  • Homosalate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)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 adds scent to the product.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

  • 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.

  • Propylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multi-tasker that draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients as a solvent, and adjusts thickness. It also plays a role in fragrance and general skin conditioning. In practice it helps keep the product from drying out and keeps the texture consistent.

  • Cetyl Dimethicone

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

    A silicone that works as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel. It gives the product a silky, slippery glide.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  • Mica

    Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)other

    Mica is a mineral used to add color and to make the product look opaque rather than see-through. It also keeps powders from clumping and adds bulk to the formula.

  • Sodium Polyacrylate

    Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Sodium Polyacrylate is a multi-tasking ingredient that adjusts a product's thickness, helps hold ingredients together, and stabilises oil-and-water blends. It forms a thin film on the surface, softens and conditions skin, and can absorb liquid. In hair products it also helps hold a style in place.

  • Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    A large chain-like molecule that forms a film, leaving a thin even layer as the product dries.

  • Caprylyl Glycol

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.

  • Parfum

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is the fragrance, a blend of scent ingredients added to give the product an odour or mask other smells. It's also listed as "aroma" on some labels.

    listed as “Fragrance”

  • Chlorphenesin

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling as bacteria and other organisms try to grow in it.

  • Glycerin

    Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.

  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, and helps adjust its thickness. This keeps the product stable over time.

  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

    otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is the juice from aloe leaves, used to condition skin. It helps skin feel smooth and in good condition. On labels it is often called aloe vera.

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A moisture-grabbing ingredient that draws in and holds water. That keeps skin conditioned and helps it feel supple. It's the salt form of hyaluronic acid.

  • Hibiscus sabdariffa Flower Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a hibiscus flower extract that acts as a skin-conditioning agent. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from papaya fruit used as a skin conditioner. It works on the surface to keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.

    listed as “Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract”

  • Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an extract from mango fruit, working as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract”

  • Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from passion flower fruit that conditions and protects the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and shields its surface.

  • Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from the flowers of the Pagoda tree, used here to condition skin. In practice, it helps the product leave skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract

    Astringent (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from guava fruit that acts as an astringent and conditions the skin. The astringent effect gives a tightening feel while helping keep skin soft and smooth.

  • Titanium Dioxide

    Colorant (adds colour)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a white colorant and opacifier, adding whiteness and making the product less see-through. As a color additive it appears on labels as CI 77891.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=203c82a2-0131-8023-e063-6294a90aba7b
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Version
v23 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
26
Record checksum
sha256:491e7a5f483aa8229f4605c4156478f9479bd742645dea26a6b23766292876f3

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