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Babyganics Babyganics Sheer Blend SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen

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, Coco-Caprylate, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Coconut Oil, Isoamyl Laurate, Magnesium Stearate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Magnesium Sulfate, Unspecified Form, Polyhydroxystearic Acid (2300 Mw), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Propanediol, Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Phytate Sodium, Sunflower Seed, Tomato Seed Oil, Cranberry Seed, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol

26 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.

  • Coco-Caprylate

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

    Coco-Caprylate is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable slip.

  • 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.

    listed as “Medium-Chain Triglycerides”

  • Cocos Nucifera Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is coconut oil, used to soften and condition skin and hair. It smooths the feel of the product and adds scent. You may also see it listed simply as coconut oil.

    listed as “Coconut Oil”

  • Isoamyl Laurate

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a smoother finish on the skin.

  • Magnesium Stearate

    Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Moisturising (CosIng functional class)

    Magnesium Stearate keeps powders from clumping and adds bulk to the formula. It also adds color and helps hold in moisture.

  • 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.

  • Magnesium Sulfate

    Bulking agent (adds volume)

    Magnesium Sulfate is a mineral salt used to add bulk to the formula. It helps fill out the product's body and texture.

  • 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)”

  • 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.

  • Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This ingredient is an emulsifier, helping oil and water combine. It holds the oily and watery parts together in a single smooth blend.

  • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is an emulsifier, meaning it helps oil and water mix. It keeps the oily and watery parts held together in one even cream or lotion.

  • Propanediol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend evenly. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula.

  • Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer

    Humectant (holds moisture)

    A humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. In practice it helps keep the product and skin from drying out.

  • Undecylenoyl Glycine

    Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Anti-sebum (CosIng functional class)Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A multi-tasker that helps oil and water mix for cleansing and works to keep oil and microbes in check. It also acts as a deodorant and conditions hair.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Phytate Sodium

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is sunflower seed used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Sunflower Seed”

  • Tomato Seed Oil

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Cranberry Seed

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Nigella Sativa Seed Oil

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

    This is an oil from black caraway seeds that softens and smooths skin feel. It also adds a bit of scent to the product. On labels it may appear tied to black cumin or black seed.

  • Rubus Idaeus Seed

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)

    These are dried raspberry seeds used as an abrasive. That means they add a scrubbing texture to the product.

  • Capryloyl Glycine

    Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Anti-sebum (CosIng functional class)Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing ingredient that also works as a deodorant and helps control sebum and microbes. It conditions hair and helps lift away dirt.

  • 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.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=edced0dc-dd43-4ac9-b816-f4edb45fc87b
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
26
Record checksum
sha256:cfd1c5ad358a5e39ea4329b2306976d59a7a0ac936d2ea83115ad882cc4bcdfe

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