SPF Scout · Product record
b.tan Tropic Like Its Hot
Labeler: Marque of Brands Americas
SPF 15 as labeled
U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 September 2026
Quick facts
Does b.tan Tropic Like Its Hot list fragrance?
Yes. It lists Parfum. Fragrance components not disclosed: the label declares a fragrance blend without naming its individual components.
What are the active ingredients in b.tan Tropic Like Its Hot?
The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 6%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 8%
Is b.tan Tropic Like Its Hot mineral-only?
No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, and Octocrylene.
Does b.tan Tropic Like Its Hot contain oxybenzone?
Oxybenzone is not listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.
Each answer restates the ingredient list stored for this record. It does not predict whether your skin will react.
What is listed
The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.
18 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.
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.
An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also adds scent to the product.
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.
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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.
listed as “Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride”
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
Binder (holds the formula together)Dispersing, non-surfactant (spreads solids without acting as a surfactant)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A film-forming polymer that leaves a thin, even layer as the product dries. This helps the formula stay put on skin, keeps ingredients spread evenly, and adjusts how thick the product is. It also helps bind the mix together.
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)Viscosity 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.
C13-14 Alkane
Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A lightweight liquid that acts as a solvent, meaning it dissolves other ingredients and carries them through the formula. This helps keep everything blended and spreadable.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Olive fruit oil that conditions skin and adds fragrance to the product. It softens the skin's feel and contributes to the product's scent. Often listed simply as olive oil.
listed as “Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil”
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil is grape seed oil that softens and smooths the skin. It conditions skin, leaving it feeling more supple. You may also see it labeled as grape seed oil.
listed as “Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil”
Parfum
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is the fragrance, a blend of scent ingredients added to give the product an odor or mask other smells. It's also listed as "aroma" on some labels.
listed as “Fragrance (Parfum)”
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin 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.
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Ascorbic Acid is vitamin C, used here mainly as an antioxidant to protect the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, adjusts the acidity balance, and can add scent.
Panthenol
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient that also reduces static cling. In practice it helps keep skin and hair feeling soft and smooth.
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is an oil pressed from grapefruit peel, used to scent the product. Its job is to add and shape the fragrance.
listed as “Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Oil”
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil
Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Flavoring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)An oil from tangerine peel used mainly for fragrance and scent-masking. It adds aroma to the product and can act as a deodorant and flavoring.
Niacinamide
Smoothing (CosIng functional class)An ingredient that smooths the skin's surface. In practice, it helps the product leave skin feeling even.
listed as “Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)”
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Source quality
- Source
- DailyMed drug label
- Source record
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=bb15b1bc-cfc0-0bab-e053-2a95a90af5b3
- Retrieved
- 22 September 2026
- Market
- United States
- Version
- v1 of this U.S. formulation
- Source tier
- Official label document (not independently verified by us)
- Entries recorded
- 18
- Record checksum
- sha256:a1058f00e98e4df69fbb5014d6f97703f5c004f892448c053ca1e24d084642a5
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