Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Translucent Sunscreen Powder Brush SPF 30
68/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Translucent Sunscreen Powder Brush SPF 30 is a mineral sunscreen powder based on zinc oxide. It has a matte finish, keeps white cast low and carries a low sting risk, though as a powder it feels a touch heavier on skin and works best for touch-ups. Breakout risk is generally low and it sits okay over makeup. Scoring 68.2/100 with moderate protection, it is a handy reapplication tool rather than a standalone primary sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
42
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #1
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +35 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +2.4 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #17, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 8 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
- β 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Ceramides
- β¨ Vitamin C
Full ingredient list (17)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Colorant or pigment
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3 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 8 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 10 sebum-absorbing powder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Fragrance
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7 Sea Salt
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing light emollient
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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17 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Is Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Powder Brush mineral or chemical?
It is a mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide as its UV filter. The translucent powder format is designed for easy application and touch-ups.
Does the Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Translucent Sunscreen Powder Brush SPF 30 leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low and the powder is translucent with a matte finish, so it generally blends well, including over makeup.
Is it a good sunscreen?
It scores 68.2/100 with moderate protection. As a powder it works best for reapplication rather than as your only sun protection.