What are the key ingredients in Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30?

Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30 contains 46 ingredients. Key actives include: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Water, and more.

How is the safety of Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30 rated?

Safety ratings for Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30 are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/alba-botanica-sunscreen-hawaiian-spf-30.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30 are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/alba-botanica-sunscreen-hawaiian-spf-30.

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Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30

Updated on: 03/12/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

29 of 46

Skin-Safe

low risk

9 of 46

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 46

Potential Pore-Clogging

+1 moderate pore-clogging

About this product

46 ingredients

9 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Alba Botanica product. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Homosalate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Ray Absorber Scent Provider

Octocrylene

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Cetyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant +5

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1

Glyceryl Stearate Se

Comedogenic: Moderate risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Emulsifying Surfactant

Dimethicone

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener Defensive Shield +1

Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer

Safety: Low risk

Particle Distributor (Non-Surfactant) Thickness Regulator Hairstyle Holder +2

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Anti-Aging Protector UV Ray Absorber Skin Enhancer +8

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Defensive Shield

Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Pore Tightener

Tocopheryl Acetate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer

Alcohol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver +3

Cetearyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant +4

Cetearyl Olivate

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Hair Softener Texture Adjuster Emulsion Stabilizer +2

Citric Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

Linalyl Acetate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Scent Provider

Polysorbate 60

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Sea Salt

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Polishing & Scrubbing Agent

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Dirt & Oil Remover Hair Softener +1

Sorbitan Olivate

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Emulsifying Surfactant

Triethyl Citrate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver +3

Xanthan Gum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Gel Structure Builder +4

Benzyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +1

Potassium Sorbate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector Scent Provider

Sodium Benzoate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector Metal Protection Agent Scent Provider

Amyl Cinnamal

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider

Citral

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Taste Enhancer Scent Provider

Citronellol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider

Geraniol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Revitalizer

Hydroxycitronellal

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider

Limonene

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver Odor Neutralizer

Linalool

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
02 Homosalate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Ray Absorber +1
03 Octocrylene	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
04 Ethylhexyl Salicylate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
05 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
06 Cetyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +6
07 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
08 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider +2
09 Glyceryl Stearate Se	C 3 Comedogenic: Moderate risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Emulsifying Surfactant
10 Dimethicone	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +2
11 Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Particle Distributor (Non-Surfactant) Thickness Regulator +3
12 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider
13 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
14 Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
15 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Anti-Aging Protector UV Ray Absorber +9
16 Carica Papaya Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer
17 Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
18 Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
19 Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Defensive Shield
20 Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Pore Tightener
21 Tocopheryl Acetate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer
22 Alcohol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter +4
23 Cetearyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +5
24 Cetearyl Olivate	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Hair Softener Texture Adjuster +3
25 Citric Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
26 Linalyl Acetate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Scent Provider
27 Polysorbate 60	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
28 Sea Salt	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +1
29 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Dirt & Oil Remover +2
30 Sorbitan Olivate	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Emulsifying Surfactant
31 Triethyl Citrate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +4
32 Xanthan Gum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +5
33 Benzyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Fragrance Provider +2
34 Potassium Sorbate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector Scent Provider
35 Sodium Benzoate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector Metal Protection Agent +1
36 Amyl Cinnamal	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider
37 Citral	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Taste Enhancer +1
38 Citronellol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider
39 Geraniol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Revitalizer
40 Hydroxycitronellal	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider
41 Limonene	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1
42 Linalool	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer
43 Avobenzone		N/A
44 Octisalate		N/A
45 Aloe Vera leaf juice		N/A
46 Form of vitamin E		N/A

Potential Irritants

8 flagged

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Benzyl Alcohol Amyl Cinnamal Citral Geraniol Hydroxycitronellal Limonene Linalool

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alba Botanica Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30 comedogenic?

Mixed Profile — Patch Test Advised Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30 has a mixed comedogenic profile. It contains 1 ingredient with a moderate comedogenic rating (3) that could potentially clog pores for some skin types. Those with acne-prone skin should patch test first.

Is Alba Botanica a good skincare brand?

US natural personal care brand founded in 1979 in Hawaii, offering vegetarian and cruelty-free products. Alba Botanica makes products such as Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30 that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Alba Botanica.

Is Alba Botanica Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30 safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 10 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/citrus-aurantium-dulcis-peel-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil</a>, <a href="/ingredient/alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/amyl-cinnamal" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Amyl Cinnamal</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Alba Botanica Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30 clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30 contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate-se" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate Se</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Alba Botanica Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30?

This product is from Alba Botanica. See more products from Alba Botanica.

What are the ingredients in Alba Botanica Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30?

Sunscreen Hawaiian SPF 30 contains 46 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/butyl-methoxydibenzoylmethane" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane</a>, <a href="/ingredient/homosalate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Homosalate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/octocrylene" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Octocrylene</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-salicylate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Salicylate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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