SPF Scout · Ingredient
Myristic Acid
What this ingredient generally does
This is a fatty acid that works as a cleansing agent, helping lift away oil and dirt. It also makes the product look opaque and adds scent.
Reviewed before publication. This note describes function in a formulation — nothing else.
Published formulations that list this ingredient
These are the formulations currently published in the SPF Scout catalog whose stored ingredient declaration includes this ingredient. It is not a list of every product on the market, and the order carries no meaning.
Black Girl Sunscreen Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 50
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
CeraVe Cerave Developed with Dermatologists Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 30 Body Lightweight, non-greasy feel 3 essential ceramides Mineral Sunscreen
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
CeraVe CERAVE DEVELOPED WITH DERMATOLOGISTS HYDRATING SUNSCREEN SPF 30 FACE LIGHTWEIGHT, NON-GREASY FEEL 3 ESSENTIAL CERAMIDES NIACINAMIDE MINERAL SUNSCREEN
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
CeraVe Cerave Developed with Dermatologists Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50 Body Lightweight, non-greasy feel 3 essential ceramides Mineral Sunscreen
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
CeraVe Cerave Developed with Dermatologists Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lightweight, non-greasy feel 3 essential ceramides niacinamide Mineral
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Cetaphil Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with suncreen SPF 35
SPF 35 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Cetaphil Cetaphil Hydrating Face Sunscreen SPF 35
SPF 35 as labeled · U.S. formulation
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Anthelios Dermo Kids Gentle Face and Body Broad Spectrum SPF 60 Sunscreen Water Resistant 80 Minutes
SPF 60 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Up & Up Target Up and Up SPF 30 Deep Repair Facial Moisturizer Sunscreen
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Walgreens Walgreens Double Restorative Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
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Where this information comes from
Ingredient names, CAS numbers and recorded functions come from SPF Scout’s curated ingredient dictionary, grounded in CosIng, the European Commission’s Cosmetic Ingredient Database. Content © European Union, reused with acknowledgement.