HA
Hawaiian Tropic
Dark Tanning Oil SPF 4
SPF 4 Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
SPF4 tanning oil — inadequate protection. Ingredient list largely fragmentary marketing extracts; unidentified preservative/filter system.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
30.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1558 of 1558 in the current catalogue. SPF4 tanning oil — inadequate protection. Ingredient list largely fragmentary marketing extracts; unidentified preservative/filter system.
Verdict Should you buy it?
An SPF 4 tanning oil whose listed ingredients are a fragment of botanical extracts and macadamia oil, with no identified UV filter or preservative system. Protection at this level is inadequate for any meaningful sun exposure.
Pros
- Fragrance-free per the listed INCI
- Macadamia seed oil contributes emollience
- Aloe and fruit extracts add mild skin-feel
Cons
- SPF 4 is far below useful daily UV protection
- No UV filter appears in the provided INCI list
- Ingredient list reads incomplete and unverifiable
- Tanning-oil format encourages prolonged UV exposure
Who it's for: Not recommended as sun protection; relevant only to those specifically seeking a low-SPF tanning oil for short, controlled exposure.
01 Score breakdown
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 9 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Carica Papaya Fruit Extract·Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract·Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract·Colocasia Antiquorum Root Extract·Punica Granatum Fruit Extract·wild passion lotus (pending review)·Zingiber Officinale Root Extract·Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
07 wild passion lotus Pending review