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Blue Zebra Brands, Inc. Fresh Monster Mineral Sunscreen

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 September 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, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lauryl Glucoside, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phytic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Diheptyl Succinate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Caprylhydroxamic Acid

25 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.

  • Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

    This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable texture as it goes on.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Lauryl Glucoside

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Lauryl Glucoside is a cleansing agent that helps lift away dirt and oil. It's the kind of ingredient that gives a product its wash-off action.

  • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract of chamomile flowerheads that conditions skin and adds fragrance. It helps skin feel soft and smooth while contributing to the product's scent.

    listed as “Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*

  • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A flower extract used to condition the skin, meaning it helps soften and smooth skin feel. It also adds scent to the product.

    listed as “Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract*

  • 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.

  • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps soften and smooth the feel of the skin.

  • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

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

    A film-forming ingredient that leaves a thin layer on the skin. It also conditions and protects the skin, and conditions hair.

  • Glyceryl Caprylate

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

    Glyceryl Caprylate softens and smooths skin feel while helping oil and water stay mixed. It also works as a deodorant in the formula.

  • Phytic Acid

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

    Phytic Acid is a chelating agent, meaning it binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula. This helps keep the product stable over time.

  • 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.

  • Xanthan Gum

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)otherSkin 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.

  • 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.

  • Cetyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)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 multitasking fatty alcohol that helps oil and water mix and keeps the blend stable, while softening skin. It also thickens the formula and makes it more opaque, and can boost foam and cleansing.

  • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

    This is jojoba seed oil, used to soften and smooth skin. It conditions both skin and hair, leaving a smoother feel.

    listed as “Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*

  • Diheptyl Succinate

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

    Diheptyl Succinate is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a lighter, more spreadable texture on the skin.

  • 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.

  • Glyceryl Isostearate

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

    Glyceryl Isostearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also works as an emulsifier, helping the oil and water parts stay mixed.

  • Glyceryl Stearate

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

    Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also acts as an emulsifier, keeping the oil and water parts blended together.

  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)otherPreservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

    An extract from tea leaves that does several jobs: it draws in and holds moisture, softens the skin, and works as an antioxidant. It also acts as an astringent and adds a mild scent. On labels this is the tea leaf extract.

    listed as “Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*

  • 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.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=230cc36d-5163-f423-e063-6394a90a8124
Retrieved
22 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
25
Record checksum
sha256:70d96049c5256d92095d5b74752313837bcc57faf95b07b2d71c69f49f59d23d

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