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Exel Clarifying Line

Labeler: Biocosmetica Exel Argentina

SPF 50 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 23 September 2026

Quick facts

Does Exel Clarifying Line list fragrance?

We cannot say whether fragrance is listed. The ingredient list stored for this record is not recorded as complete.

What are the active ingredients in Exel Clarifying Line?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Octinoxate 7.5% Octocrylene 8% Oxybenzone 3% Titanium Dioxide 5%

Is Exel Clarifying Line mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octinoxate, Octocrylene, and Oxybenzone.

Does Exel Clarifying Line contain oxybenzone?

Yes. Oxybenzone is listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation.

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.

Octinoxate | Octocrylene | Oxybenzone | Titanium Dioxide | Carbomer Interpolymer Type A (Allyl Sucrose Crosslinked) | Aloe Vera Leaf | Butylated Hydroxytoluene | Sheanut Oil | Edetate Calcium Disodium Anhydrous | Medium-Chain Triglycerides | Cetostearyl Alcohol | Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether | Cyclomethicone | Cyclomethicone 5 | Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | Dimethicone | Dmdm Hydantoin | Ectoine | Glyceryl Stearate Se | Hamamelis Virginiana Top | Ferric Oxide Red | Ferric Oxide Yellow | Ferrosoferric Oxide | Phenoxyethanol | Polysorbate 20 | Propylene Glycol | .Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate | Water | Xanthan Gum | Yeast, Unspecified

30 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as incomplete. An incomplete list is treated as unknown, never as a pass.

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.

  • Octinoxate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    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.

  • Octocrylene

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    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.

  • Oxybenzone

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Restricted in the EU

    Oxybenzone is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it often appears as Benzophenone-3.

  • Titanium Dioxide

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Colorant (adds color)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a white colorant and opacifier, adding whiteness and making the product less see-through. As a color additive it appears on labels as CI 77891.

  • Carbomer Interpolymer Type A (Allyl Sucrose Crosslinked)

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Aloe Vera Leaf

    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.

  • Butylated Hydroxytoluene

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    An antioxidant that also adds a scent note. It helps keep the oils in the formula from going off, so the product stays stable longer. Often shortened to BHT on labels.

  • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil

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

    A shea oil that conditions the skin and works as an emollient. That means it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling supple.

    listed as “Sheanut Oil”

  • Calcium Disodium Edta

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

    A chelating ingredient that binds trace metals which would otherwise spoil the formula. This helps keep the product stable. It often appears on labels as Calcium Disodium EDTA.

    listed as “Edetate Calcium Disodium Anhydrous”

  • 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”

  • Cetearyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (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”

  • Ceteareth-20

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing agent that also helps oil and water mix. It lifts away dirt and keeps the water and oil parts of the product from separating.

    listed as “Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether”

  • Cyclomethicone

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

    Cyclomethicone is a silicone that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent. It softens and smooths the feel and helps the product spread while dissolving other ingredients.

  • Cyclopentasiloxane

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

    This is a lightweight silicone used to condition skin and hair and to soften and smooth skin feel. It also acts as a solvent, helping the product spread and dissolve other ingredients.

    listed as “Cyclomethicone 5”

  • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    This is 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 may also appear as Uvinul A Plus.

  • 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.

  • DMDM Hydantoin

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A preservative that keeps the product from spoiling. This helps stop mold and bacteria from growing over time.

  • Ectoin

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

    Ectoin is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.

    listed as “Ectoine”

  • Glyceryl Stearate Se

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that helps the oil and water parts of the product stay mixed together. This keeps the formula from separating.

  • Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/leaf/twig Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A witch hazel extract taken from the bark, leaves and twigs. It conditions skin, helping it feel soft and smooth.

    listed as “Hamamelis Virginiana Top”

  • Iron Oxides

    Colorant (adds color)

    A colorant that gives the product its shade. On labels it can also appear as CI 77491, CI 77492, or CI 77499.

    listed as “Ferric Oxide Red”

  • Iron Oxides

    Colorant (adds color)

    A colorant that gives the product its shade. On labels it can also appear as CI 77491, CI 77492, or CI 77499.

    listed as “Ferric Oxide Yellow”

  • Ferrosoferric Oxide

    Colorant (adds color)

    This is a mineral colorant used to tint the product. On labels it's often grouped under Iron Oxides and appears as CI 77499.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

  • 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.

  • Propylene Glycol

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

    A multi-tasker that draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients as a solvent, and adjusts thickness. It also plays a role in fragrance and general skin conditioning. In practice it helps keep the product from drying out and keeps the texture consistent.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening its feel.

    listed as “.Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate”

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yeast

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps leave skin feeling smooth.

    listed as “Yeast, Unspecified”

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e65a68f6-d1b7-4cbf-a3f8-5cc04036221a
Retrieved
23 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
30
Record checksum
sha256:515fc03c9e42eeefabf3376413afee7330f0d7699c9346b75229bb6d5a206ad8

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