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Andalou naturals DIY Booster SPF 30 Facial Serum Unscented
SPF 30 as labeled
U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 21 September 2026
Quick facts
Does Andalou naturals DIY Booster SPF 30 Facial Serum Unscented list fragrance?
No fragrance, parfum or listed fragrance ingredient appears in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.
What are the active ingredients in Andalou naturals DIY Booster SPF 30 Facial Serum Unscented?
The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Octisalate, and Avobenzone among the sunscreen actives the FDA's monograph allows.
Is Andalou naturals DIY Booster SPF 30 Facial Serum Unscented mineral-only?
No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octinoxate, Octisalate, and Avobenzone.
Does Andalou naturals DIY Booster SPF 30 Facial Serum Unscented contain oxybenzone?
Oxybenzone is not listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.
Each answer restates the ingredient list stored for this record. It does not predict whether your skin will react.
What is listed
The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.
33 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.
An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up when exposed to sunlight. You'll often see it listed as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.
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.
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.
Zinc Oxide
UV filter (filters UV rays)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, the core sun-protection job in this product. It also helps protect the skin surface and can add whiteness or opacity. On some labels it appears as CI 77947 when used for color.
Water
Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)Skin 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.
listed as “Aqua/Water/Eau”
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.
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.
Polysorbate 80 helps oil and water blend and stay mixed, and works as a cleansing agent too. It also acts as a denaturant, an additive that makes any alcohol in the formula unpalatable.
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A multitasking fatty alcohol that helps oil and water mix and keeps the blend stable, while softening skin. It also thickens the formula and makes it more opaque, and can boost foam and cleansing.
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Refatting (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Stearyl Alcohol is a multi-tasker that helps oil and water mix, keeps the blend stable, and adjusts thickness. It softens and smooths skin feel, makes the product look opaque, boosts foam, and adds scent.
Polysorbate 20
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Polysorbate 20 helps oil and water mix so the product stays blended. It also acts as a cleansing agent that lifts away oil and dirt.
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.
Tocopherol
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.
Carbomer
Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel. It also keeps oil and water blends from separating, holding the texture together.
Methyl Dihydroabietate
Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This ingredient adjusts the thickness of the product. It helps give the formula its body and flow.
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A starch-based powder that soaks up excess oil and moisture, keeps the formula from clumping, and adjusts its thickness. In practice it gives the product a smoother, less greasy feel.
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An apple fruit cell culture extract that works as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
listed as “Malus Domestica (Apple) Fruit Cell Culture Extract”
Xanthan Gum
Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Skin 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.
Lecithin
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Lecithin helps oil and water mix and softens skin feel. That keeps the water and oil parts blended and smooths the skin, and it also reduces static. It shows up on labels simply as Lecithin.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Sunflower seed oil does several jobs: it softens and smooths skin, forms a light layer on the surface, and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. Together this helps skin feel smooth and holds the formula together.
listed as “Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil”
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from acai fruit used to condition skin and hair. In practice it helps skin and hair feel softer and smoother.
listed as “Euterpe Oleracea (Açaí) Fruit Extract”
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, from the chokeberry fruit, is used to condition the skin. In practice, it helps the product leave skin feeling soft and smooth.
listed as “Aronia Melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry) Fruit Extract”
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent (CosIng functional class)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from goji berry fruit that conditions skin and hair, keeping them feeling soft. It also acts as an astringent, which gives a tightening or toning feel.
listed as “Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit Extract”
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)An extract from tea leaves that does several jobs: it draws in and holds moisture, softens the skin, and works as an antioxidant. It also acts as an astringent and adds a mild scent. On labels this is the tea leaf extract.
listed as “Camellia Sinensis (Tea) Leaf Extract”
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Binder (holds the formula together)A binding ingredient that helps hold the parts of the formula together. It is often used to coat and bind powders in a mix.
listed as “Triethyoxycaprylylsilane”
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)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.
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from cultured grape fruit cells, included to condition skin. In practice it helps skin feel soft and smooth.
listed as “Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Cell Extract”
Isomalt
Humectant (holds moisture)A sugar-based humectant that draws in and holds moisture. This helps keep the product and skin from drying out.
Alcohol
Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (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.
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract of rooibos leaves, used as a skin conditioner. In practice, it helps keep skin soft and smooth.
listed as “Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract”
Hibiscus sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a hibiscus flower extract that acts as a skin-conditioning agent. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
listed as “Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Roselle) Flower Extract”
Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A fermentation extract used to condition skin. In practice it softens and smooths the skin feel.
Ubiquinone is an antioxidant that helps protect the formula from spoiling over time. It also conditions the skin. On labels it's often called Coenzyme Q-10.
listed as “Ubiquinone (CoQ10)”
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Source quality
- Source
- DailyMed drug label
- Source record
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ebaf5ef7-84aa-4cb1-a701-2e0d0fd357df
- Retrieved
- 21 September 2026
- Market
- United States
- Version
- v1 of this U.S. formulation
- Source tier
- Official label document (not independently verified by us)
- Entries recorded
- 33
- Record checksum
- sha256:aff252e112c4d132326f29b5d59c0a83ae8dc245320a1275e18bd723f088bb8a
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