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Bare Republic Bare Republic SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Citrus Cooler
SPF 30 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.
27 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.
Lemon Oil
otherNo reviewed note yet.
listed as “Lemon Oil, Cold Pressed”
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Refreshing (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)An oil from the peppermint plant that adds fragrance and scent to the product. It also gives a refreshing, toning feel to the skin.
listed as “Peppermint Oil”
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.
Tocopherol
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)otherSkin 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.
Jojoba Esters
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Moisturising (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths, adds moisture, and has a soothing effect. In practice it helps the product feel comfortable and keeps skin from feeling dry.
listed as “Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Randomized”
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)An ingredient that binds trace metals which would otherwise spoil the formula. Keeping those metals tied up helps the product stay stable.
This is a film-forming polymer that also conditions the skin. It lays down a thin layer on the surface and helps the skin feel smooth.
listed as “Polyester-8 (1400 Mw, Cyanodiphenylpropenoyl Capped)”
Carrot Seed Oil
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)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 workhorse ingredient that softens skin feel, adjusts thickness, helps oil and water mix, and keeps the blend stable. In practice it thickens the product, keeps it from separating, gives a smooth feel, and can make the product look opaque. Despite its name, it behaves like a waxy solid, not a drying alcohol.
listed as “Cetostearyl Alcohol”
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil is grape seed oil that softens and smooths the skin. It conditions skin, leaving it feeling more supple. You may also see it labelled as grape seed oil.
listed as “Grape Seed Oil”
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.
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.
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is a multipurpose ingredient made from cellulose. It adjusts thickness, absorbs liquid, keeps the oil and water parts from separating, and makes the product look opaque. It also acts as a light stabilizer and a mild scrubbing agent.
Cellulose Gum
Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Cellulose Gum adjusts the thickness of a product and helps hold it together. It thickens the formula, keeps the oil and water parts from separating, and forms a thin film. It also appears on labels as carboxymethylcellulose.
listed as “Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium”
Bentonite
Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Bulking agent (adds volume)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is a clay that soaks up liquid and adds bulk to the formula. It also adjusts thickness and keeps the oil and water parts from separating.
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil from raspberry seeds used as an emollient. It softens and smooths the feel of skin. On labels it may appear as Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil.
listed as “Raspberry Seed Oil”
A cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. It also creates foam and helps water rinse things off. On labels it's counted among the milder sugar-based cleansers.
listed as “Coco Glucoside”
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.
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.
A blend of fatty alcohols that stabilises the emulsion, keeping the oil and water parts from separating. This helps the product hold a consistent texture over time.
An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It helps the product glide on and leave a conditioned finish.
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.
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This ingredient helps oil and water mix and also works as a cleansing agent. Together these jobs keep the different parts of the product blended and able to lift away dirt.
Mandarin Oil
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Orange Oil
otherNo reviewed note yet.
listed as “Orange Oil, Cold Pressed”
No reviewed note yet.
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Source quality
- Source
- DailyMed drug label
- Source record
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ecaad342-1873-60bc-e053-2995a90a5952
- Retrieved
- 27 July 2026
- Market
- United States
- Formulation date
- Not recorded
- Version
- v1 of this U.S. formulation
- Verification confidence
- High
- Entries recorded
- 27
- Record checksum
- sha256:2c15019eb247e38123da13fff73d3426c91c33043a6346af1ae696374d1eadaa
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