Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil SPF20
- Self Tanner
- 6.8 fl oz
- SPF 20
- Dry
- More reviewed than 92%
A coconut-scented dry oil sunscreen built for beach and body use at SPF 20, not a substitute for higher-SPF daily protection.
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How it ranks among the 106 self tanners we track
4.2★ across 6,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Hawaiian Tropic's Protective Dry Oil is a coconut-scented body sunscreen in an oil format rather than a lotion, offering SPF 20 with water resistance for dry skin. It comes in a 7.04 fl oz bottle formulated with antioxidants and no animal-derived ingredients.
This is a dry oil, not a cream or spray, so it sinks in without the greasy sheen of traditional tanning oils while still carrying real UV filters. SPF 20 sits on the lower end of sun protection, better suited to skin that tans easily or to topping up over a higher-SPF base layer than to daily face use. The coconut scent and vegan, antioxidant formulation position it closer to a beach product than a clinical sunscreen.
- SPF 20 protective dry oil
- Coconut scent, whole-body use
- 7.04 fl oz / 200 ml bottle
- Vegan, water-resistant formula
Who it's for
Suited to people who want an oil-textured, water-resistant sunscreen for the body while tanning or at the beach, particularly those with dry skin who dislike sticky lotions. Not a match for anyone who needs high SPF, everyday facial protection.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Oil format absorbs without greasy residue
- Water resistant for swimming or sweating
- Vegan and formulated with antioxidants
- SPF 20 is low for extended sun exposure
- Coconut scent is fixed, not fragrance-free
- Oil textures can stain some fabrics
Performance notes
Dry oil formulas spread thin and absorb quickly, leaving a sheen rather than a greasy film, which is the main functional difference from a standard sunscreen lotion at the same SPF. Water resistance ratings on sunscreens typically hold through about 40 to 80 minutes of swimming or sweating before reapplication is needed, though the listing does not specify which tier this falls under. SPF 20 filters roughly 95 percent of UVB rays, meaningfully less than an SPF 50 product, so coverage time in direct sun is shorter.
Specifications
| Brand | Hawaiian Tropic |
|---|---|
| Model | Y301017604 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 6.8 ounces |
| Item Dimensions | 7.1 × 2.4 × 1.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 6.8 fl oz |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Features | Antioxidant |
| Material Type Free | Plastic |
| Color | multi-coloured |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 7 fl oz |
| Other details | |
| Sun Protection Factor | SPF 20 |
| Skin Type | Dry |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Wilkinson Sword GmbH |
| Target Use Body Part | Whole Body |
| Active Ingredients | coconut |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Y301017604 |
| Model Number | Y301017604 |
| Scent Name | Coconut |
| Asin | B003L18R7I |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Country As Labeled | Spain |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '6,041', 'stars': '4.2'} |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05099821001230 |
| Item Form | Oil |
| Product Benefits | Conditioning |
| Additional Features | Protective Dry Oil, Water Resistant, Antioxidant, Ethically Minded, Vegan |
| Best Sellers Rank | #309,549 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #600 in Tanning Oils & Lotions #1,428 in Sunscreens |
| Skin Tone | Medium |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in self tanners.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil SPF20This product | 4.2 / 5 | 6,000 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Australian Gold Bronzing Intensifier Dry Oil SprayAustralian Gold | 4.6 / 5 | 20,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
| The Fox Tan Rapid Tanning MistTHE FOX TAN | 4.1 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Coppertone Sunscreen Tanning Lotion SPF 8Coppertone | 4.7 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
| b.tan Best Tanning OilB.TAN | 4.4 / 5 | 8,000 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hawaiian Tropic Y301017604
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil SPF20 a lotion or an oil?
It's formulated as a dry oil, which absorbs into skin with less greasy residue than a traditional sunscreen lotion while still carrying SPF 20 protection.
Is this sunscreen vegan?
The listing marks it as vegan and antioxidant-formulated.
How much sun protection does SPF 20 provide?
SPF 20 filters around 95 percent of UVB rays, lower coverage than SPF 30 or 50 options, so it suits shorter sun exposure or skin that tans easily rather than all-day protection.