Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Face Lotion SPF 60+
Sunscreen with no fluorinated ingredient on record, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
Hawaiian Tropic has no PFAS statement on record for this sunscreen. Our record does not include an ingredient-level check, so look for fluorinated ingredients such as Teflon-type coating on the label.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water-resistant sunscreen lotion
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion SPF 60+ is made of, ingredients and materials
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Face Lotion is a water-resistant chemical or hybrid sunscreen formulation (exact UV filter type not specified on standard product labeling, but likely includes oxybenzone, avobenzone, or mineral filters). As a lotion-based cosmetic product applied to facial skin, it contains emulsifiers, preservatives, and fragrance compounds that are regulated under cosmetic ingredient rules. No fluorinated compounds (PFAS precursors) are named on the ingredient list or known in the public domain for this product line.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and contact sensitizers
Fragranced cosmetics commonly contain undisclosed allergens. Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch lists fragrance as an ingredient but does not publicly disclose the specific fragrance components; sensitive or reactive skin may experience irritation.
1,4-dioxane (preservative contaminant)
Lotion-based cosmetics using ethoxylated emulsifiers or certain preservative systems may harbor trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct, not intentionally added. Public ingredient data for this product do not specify which emulsifiers or preservatives are used, so trace contamination risk cannot be ruled out.
UV filter skin absorption and systemic concern
Chemical UV filters (e.g., oxybenzone, avobenzone) can be absorbed through skin; FDA has flagged these as requiring further safety data. Hawaiian Tropic does not publicly disclose which specific filters are in this formulation or internal absorption testing, making individual risk assessment difficult.
Preservative-related irritation or allergic contact dermatitis
Common preservatives in sunscreen lotions (parabens, methylisothiazolinone, phenoxyethanol) are established contact sensitizers in a subset of users. Product labeling does not always highlight preservative identity clearly; individuals with known sensitivities should cross-reference ingredient labels.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No public record of heavy metal contamination (lead, cadmium, arsenic) in Hawaiian Tropic sunscreens. If this product uses mineral (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) UV filters, those materials are generally low-risk; no testing data for this specific lot are available in consumer safety databases.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Hawaiian Tropic is owned by Edgewell Personal Care and has no published PFAS reduction commitment or third-party certification (e.g., Cradle to Cradle, EWG Verified). The brand does not publicly disclose detailed safety testing for this product beyond regulatory compliance. No recalls or major safety controversies specific to this product are on record in FDA or CPSC databases as of available public information.
How it compares in its category
This product is a mainstream mass-market sunscreen with a standard chemical/hybrid formulation. It lacks third-party safety certifications common in premium or clean-beauty alternatives (e.g., reef-safe labels, heavy-metal testing). Its water-resistance claim and facial-use positioning place it in the mid-tier of UV protection products by ingredient transparency and brand accountability standards.
If you buy it
Apply generously to face and reapply every two hours or after water exposure, as labeled. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve UV filter stability; high heat can degrade sunscreen efficacy. Discontinue if skin irritation or rash develops; fragrance and preservative sensitivity is possible in individuals with reactive skin. Replace when expired (typically 3 years) or if the product shows separation, discoloration, or odor change.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Hawaiian Tropic has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Face Lotion SPF 60+?
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
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