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Aveeno Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF50 (Lotion)

SPF 50 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.

Zinc Oxide, Water, Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone (Hlb 5), Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid (2300 Mw), Glycerin, Ethyl Methicone (8 Mpa.S), Silicon Dioxide, Cetyl Dimethicone 25, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenylethyl Alcohol, Oatmeal, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Sodium Chloride, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Feverfew, Butyl Methacrylate/Methyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid/Styrene Crosspolymer, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

23 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.

  • Zinc Oxide

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    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 colour.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    listed as “Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate”

  • Phenyl Trimethicone

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a silicone that conditions skin and hair and cuts down on foaming. As an occlusive it forms a layer that helps hold in moisture, and it gives a smooth feel.

  • Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

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

    A silicone-based emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It also conditions skin and can lift away dirt and oil.

    listed as “Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone (Hlb 5)”

  • Dimethicone

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.

  • Polyhydroxystearic Acid

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the oily and watery parts blended so the formula holds together.

    listed as “Polyhydroxystearic Acid (2300 Mw)”

  • 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.

  • Ethyl Methicone

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

    A silicone-type emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, slippery glide as you spread it.

    listed as “Ethyl Methicone (8 Mpa.S)”

  • 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)

    Silica is a fine mineral powder that soaks up excess moisture and oil, and adjusts how thick the product feels. It keeps powders from clumping, adds bulk, and can make a formula look more opaque. Its chemical name is silicon dioxide.

    listed as “Silicon Dioxide”

  • Cetyl Dimethicone 25

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Triethoxycaprylylsilane

    Binder (holds the formula together)other

    A binding ingredient that helps hold the parts of the formula together. It is often used to coat and bind powders in a mix.

  • Phenethyl Alcohol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is a fragrance ingredient. Its job is to give the product a scent.

    listed as “Phenylethyl Alcohol”

  • Oatmeal

    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.

  • Caprylyl Glycol

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.

  • Glyceryl Dibehenate

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

    Glyceryl Dibehenate is an emollient that softens and smooths the way skin feels. It helps give the product a smoother feel on the skin.

  • 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.

  • Chlorphenesin

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling as bacteria and other organisms try to grow in it.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

  • Feverfew

    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.

  • Butyl Methacrylate/Methyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid/Styrene Crosspolymer

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer

    Humectant (holds moisture)

    This is a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. That helps keep the product from drying out.

  • Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

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

    This is a silicone-based ingredient that conditions the skin and works as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel. In practice it gives the product a smooth, silky glide as it goes on.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=bbd6710f-a665-437e-b86b-437f732984d1
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
23
Record checksum
sha256:a6027a4ec9078f69a063e2d307998cb14505adca52527d60226acae03102e339

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