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Alba Botanica Even Advanced Moisturizer SPF15

SPF 15 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 27 July 2026

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Octisalate, Octocrylene, Avobenzone, Hydrolyzed Ulva Compressa Protein (Acid; 300-5000 Mw), Prunella Vulgaris Flower, Linalool, (+)-, Diacetyl Boldine, Limonene, (+)-, Cinnamylamine, Coumarin, Sodium Levulinate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caesalpinia Spinosa Resin, Erythritol, Homarine Hydrochloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laminaria Digitata, Ulva Lactuca, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Vera Leaf, Glycerin, Water, .Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Anhydrous Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Linalyl Acetate, Lecithin, Sunflower, Pullulan, Hydrated Silica, Citrus Aurantium Fruit Oil, Malva Sylvestris Flower, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Leaf, Oryza Sativa Whole, Primula Veris Whole, Veronica Officinalis Whole, Caprylic/Capric Acid, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Whole, Glyceryl Caprate, Claviceps Purpurea Sclerotium, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Coconut Alkanes, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Achillea Millefolium Flower, Achillea Millefolium Whole, Glycyrrhiza Glabra, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Cucumis Sativus Whole

58 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Octisalate

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

  • Octocrylene

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.

  • Avobenzone

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

  • Hydrolyzed Ulva Compressa Protein

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

    listed as “Hydrolyzed Ulva Compressa Protein (Acid; 300-5000 Mw)”

  • Prunella Vulgaris Flower

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Linalool

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Linalool is used mainly for fragrance and as a deodorant that adjusts the product's smell. Its job is to shape how the product scents.

  • Diacetyl Boldine

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin feeling soft and in good condition. That's its role in the formula.

  • Limonene

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    Limonene works as a scent ingredient and a solvent that helps dissolve other ingredients. It also acts as a deodorant, masking or adjusting odor in the formula.

  • Cinnamylamine

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Coumarin

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    A fragrance ingredient, used to give the product its scent.

  • Sodium Levulinate

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Sodium Levulinate is a skin-conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps keep skin feeling smooth and in good condition. It's the sodium salt of levulinic acid.

  • Triethyl Citrate

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPlasticiser (keeps a film flexible)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multi-tasking liquid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also adds scent, works as a deodorant, softens the film the product leaves, and adjusts thickness. On labels it plays several roles at once.

  • Sodium Benzoate

    Anticorrosive (protects the container and equipment from corrosion)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A preservative that helps keep the product from spoiling. It also adds fragrance and guards against corrosion in the formula.

  • Potassium Sorbate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A salt used mainly as a preservative to keep the product from spoiling. It also contributes to fragrance. In practice, it helps the formula stay stable over time.

  • Sodium Chloride

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Oral care (CosIng functional class)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Common table salt, used here mainly to adjust the thickness of the formula. It can also act as a bulking agent to add body, and shows up in oral care products. On labels it's simply salt.

  • Ascorbyl Glucoside

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)

    Ascorbyl Glucoside is a form of vitamin C used purely as an antioxidant. That means it helps keep the formula from spoiling as it's exposed to air.

  • Caesalpinia Spinosa Resin

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Erythritol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Moisturising (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A sugar-like ingredient that draws in and holds moisture. That keeps the formula and skin from drying out and leaves skin feeling conditioned.

  • Homarine Hydrochloride

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Ethylhexylglycerin

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A multi-tasker that conditions the skin and works as a deodorant agent. It helps improve skin feel while cutting odor.

  • Laminaria Digitata

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Ulva Lactuca

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is a multi-tasking ingredient that helps oil and water mix so the product stays blended. It also works as a cleansing agent and softens the feel of skin and hair. In practice, it keeps the formula smooth and even while conditioning.

  • Alcohol

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPreservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Alcohol is ethyl alcohol used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and thin the formula. It also cuts foam, tightens skin as an astringent, and adjusts thickness. It appears on labels simply as alcohol or ethanol.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  • Aloe Vera Leaf

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Glycerin

    Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening its feel.

    listed as “.Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate”

  • Xanthan Gum

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel-like texture. It keeps oil and water mixed and stops the blend from separating, giving a stable, even feel.

  • Ascorbic Acid

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Ascorbic Acid is vitamin C, used here mainly as an antioxidant to protect the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, adjusts the acidity balance, and can add scent.

  • Citric Acid

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Fragrance ingredient (scent)other

    Citric Acid is a mild acid used to fine-tune a formula's pH. It keeps the acidity steady (buffering), binds trace metals that would spoil the formula (chelating), and can add a scent note.

    listed as “Anhydrous Citric Acid”

  • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel and conditions the skin. It gives the product a light, easy-spreading feel.

  • Linalyl Acetate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Linalyl Acetate is a fragrance ingredient. Its role is simply to contribute to the product's scent.

  • Sunflower Lecithin

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

    listed as “Lecithin, Sunflower”

  • Pullulan

    Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    A polysaccharide that forms films and binds ingredients together. It leaves a thin coating on the skin and helps hold the formula's parts in place.

  • Hydrated Silica

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Hydrated Silica is a form of silica, a mineral made of silicon and oxygen, that contains bound water. In cosmetics it is used as an abrasive, thickener, or absorbent, and can help control texture or matte appearance. It is the same basic mineral family as sand and quartz in a processed, powdered form.

  • Citrus Aurantium Fruit Oil

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Malva Sylvestris Flower

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A flower ingredient used to help condition the skin.

  • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    This is an oil from the leaves and tops of lemon balm, used for fragrance and as a tonic. It gives the product a scent and adds a fresh, toning feel.

  • Mentha Piperita Leaf

    Refreshing (CosIng functional class)

    This is the leaf of the peppermint plant, added as a refreshing ingredient. It gives a cool, fresh sensation on the skin.

  • Oryza Sativa Whole

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Primula Veris Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from the cowslip plant, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Primula Veris Whole”

  • Veronica Officinalis Whole

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Caprylic/Capric Acid

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Whole

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Glyceryl Caprate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Glyceryl Caprate is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. It leaves the skin feeling smoother after use.

  • Claviceps Purpurea Sclerotium

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Sodium Anisate

    Flavouring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)pH adjuster (sets the formula's acidity)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This ingredient helps keep the formula from spoiling and fine-tunes its acidity. It also adds fragrance and flavour.

  • Sodium Citrate

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    A buffering agent that keeps the product's acidity steady. It also binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula.

  • Sodium Hydroxide

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)other

    Sodium Hydroxide is a strongly alkaline ingredient used in tiny amounts to fine-tune a formula's acidity (buffering). This keeps the product's pH steady. It can also act as a denaturant, altering another substance so it stays fit for use in cosmetics rather than being consumed.

  • Coconut Alkanes

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    Coconut Alkanes is an emollient and solvent. It softens and smooths skin feel while helping dissolve and carry other ingredients.

  • Biosaccharide Gum-1

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A fermentation gum that conditions the skin. It softens and smooths the skin's feel as the product sits on top.

  • Achillea Millefolium Flower

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Achillea Millefolium Extract

    Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Refreshing (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    This yarrow extract has several roles: it conditions and soothes the skin, adds fragrance, helps cleanse, and gives a refreshing, toning feel. In practice it helps skin feel comfortable and clean while contributing scent.

    listed as “Achillea Millefolium Whole”

  • Glycyrrhiza Glabra

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Shea Butter Ethyl Esters is a skin-conditioning emollient. It softens and smooths skin feel, giving the product a lighter, glidier texture.

  • Cucumis Sativus Whole

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=67c982eb-dc24-676e-e053-2991aa0a20b4
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
58
Record checksum
sha256:c382b6585dc1bffe1af1083ffdeb41d18b5f1af510e573849bdcd63ced46a2b8

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