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Anua ANUA INVISIBLE GLOW FINISH SUNSCREEN

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 5 August 2026

What is listed

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

Octocrylene, Avobenzone, Octisalate, Homosalate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Water, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide Np, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Dextrin Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol

31 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Homosalate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)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 adds scent to the product.

  • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

    Humectant (holds moisture)

    A form of hyaluronic acid that draws in and holds moisture. This helps keep the product and skin from drying out.

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

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

    A moisture-grabbing ingredient that draws in and holds water. That keeps skin conditioned and helps it feel supple. It's the salt form of hyaluronic acid.

  • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

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

    A lightweight emollient oil that softens and smooths skin feel. It helps the product glide on and gives a light, non-heavy finish.

  • Diethylhexyl Carbonate

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

    A lightweight oil-like liquid that softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a light, easy-spreading texture.

  • Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a film former and conditioning ingredient. It leaves a thin layer on skin and hair, and helps them feel smoother and softer. It's often used to thicken or gel oil-based formulas.

  • 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.

  • Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient. It helps the product leave skin and hair feeling smoother and softer.

  • Butyloctyl Salicylate

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

    A liquid that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent. It softens skin feel and helps dissolve and spread other ingredients in the mix.

  • Diisostearyl Malate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An oily ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while also helping to lift away dirt and oil. In practice it conditions the skin and can act as a cleansing agent in the mix.

  • Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate

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

    A moisture ingredient that draws in and holds water. It conditions the skin, helping keep it feeling hydrated and smooth.

  • 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.

  • 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A fluid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smooth.

  • Ceramide NP

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It works to improve the feel and condition of skin and hair.

  • Octyldodecanol

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel, and a solvent that helps dissolve other ingredients. It also carries fragrance. Together this means the product spreads smoothly and stays blended.

  • Panthenol

    Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient that also reduces static cling. In practice it helps keep skin and hair feeling soft and smooth.

  • 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.

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

    A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.

  • Butylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multitasking liquid that acts as a humectant, solvent, and thickness adjuster, and carries a scent role. It draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients, and helps set the product's texture.

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

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

    A moisture-grabbing ingredient that draws in and holds water. That keeps skin conditioned and helps it feel supple. It's the salt form of hyaluronic acid.

    listed as “Hyaluronic Acid”

  • Dextrin Palmitate

    Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Dextrin Palmitate helps oil and water mix and keeps powders from clumping. It also assists in cleansing and holds the formula's texture together.

  • Hydrogenated Lecithin

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

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

    A moisture-grabber that draws in and holds water, conditioning both skin and hair. In practice it keeps the surface feeling hydrated rather than dry.

  • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that keeps skin feeling smooth and cared for. It's a broken-down form of a common hydrating ingredient.

  • Potassium Hyaluronate

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Potassium Hyaluronate is a skin-conditioning ingredient, a salt form of hyaluronic acid. It helps skin feel soft and smooth.

  • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate is a form of hyaluronic acid used here to form a thin film on skin. That film helps the product settle evenly on the surface.

  • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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

    A linked-up form of hyaluronate that draws in and holds moisture. That keeps skin conditioned and hydrated feeling.

  • Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol

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

    This works as a humectant that draws in and holds moisture, and as a skin conditioner. In practice, it helps keep the formula moist and leaves skin feeling softer and smoother.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=446ac344-1078-4cd1-e063-6294a90a4bd4
Retrieved
5 August 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v3 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
31
Record checksum
sha256:946be3a0765779ed9899ba3a6be70f5d1ec199d68aa60c2ac3c77e2267eceb22

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