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Even Better Makeup

Labeler: CLINIQUE LABORATORIES

SPF 15 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 September 2026

Quick facts

Does Even Better Makeup 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 Even Better Makeup?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Octinoxate 5.9% Titanium Dioxide 3.5% Zinc Oxide 2.8%

Is Even Better Makeup mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octinoxate.

Does Even Better Makeup contain oxybenzone?

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

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 | Titanium Dioxide | Zinc Oxide | Methyl Trimethicone | Phenyl Trimethicone | Dimethicone | Triethylhexanoin | Butylene Glycol | Yeast, Unspecified | Aluminum Oxide | Citrus Maxima Fruit Rind | Betula Pubescens Bark | Saccharomyces Lysate | Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter | Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate | Glycerin | Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate | N-Acetylglucosamine | Caprylyl Trisiloxane | Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate | Laureth-7 | .Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate | Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Dipropylene Glycol | Sodium Chloride | Caprylyl Glycol | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Edetate Disodium | Phenoxyethanol | Polihexanide | Ferric Oxide Red | Ferric Oxide Yellow | Ferrosoferric Oxide | Mica | Bismuth Oxychloride | Water

36 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.

  • 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.

  • Zinc Oxide

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    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 color.

  • Methyl Trimethicone

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    Methyl Trimethicone is a lightweight silicone that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It helps the product spread and feel smooth.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Triethylhexanoin

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

    A lightweight conditioning oil for skin and hair that also carries fragrance. It softens the surface and helps the product spread evenly, while adding scent.

  • Butylene Glycol

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

    A multitasking liquid that acts as a humectant, solvent, and thickness adjuster, and carries a scent role. It draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients, and helps set the product's texture.

  • Yeast

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

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

    listed as “Yeast, Unspecified”

  • Alumina

    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)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A mineral powder that soaks up excess oil, adjusts thickness, and keeps the formula from clumping. It also adds opacity and can act as a mild scrubbing agent, giving the product body and a smoother texture.

    listed as “Aluminum Oxide”

  • Citrus Grandis Peel

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

    Grapefruit peel used to condition the skin and to add scent. It helps skin feel soft and gives the product a fragrance.

    listed as “Citrus Maxima Fruit Rind”

  • Betula Alba Bark Extract

    Flavoring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is an extract from birch bark, used in the product for flavor and fragrance. Its job is to give the formula its scent.

    listed as “Betula Pubescens Bark”

  • Saccharomyces Lysate

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient made by breaking down yeast cells. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

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

    Murumuru Seed Butter is a rich, buttery fat that works as an emollient and skin conditioner. It softens and smooths the skin's feel and helps the product glide on.

  • 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”

  • 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.

  • Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate

    Antistatic (reduces static)Foaming (produces foam)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix so dirt lifts away. It also creates foam, adjusts thickness, conditions hair, and reduces static. In practice it does the washing and lathering work in a formula.

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • Caprylyl Trisiloxane

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

    A lightweight silicone that conditions skin. It helps leave a smooth, conditioned feel.

  • Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel while also helping oil and water mix. This keeps the water and oil parts blended into a stable product.

  • Laureth-7

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Laureth-7 is a cleansing and emulsifying agent, meaning it helps oil and water mix. In practice it keeps the formula blended and helps lift away dirt and oil.

  • 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”

  • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

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

    Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of vitamin C that works as an antioxidant and conditions skin. It helps keep the product from spoiling as it meets air, and softens and smooths skin feel.

  • Dipropylene Glycol

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

    A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and adjusts how thick the product is. It also adds fragrance. This helps the formula blend and spread evenly.

  • Sodium Chloride

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Viscosity 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.

  • Caprylyl Glycol

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)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.

  • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

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

    This is an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient, a form of vitamin C. As an antioxidant it helps keep the formula from going off, and it softens the skin feel.

  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, and helps adjust its thickness. This keeps the product stable over time.

    listed as “Edetate Disodium”

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

  • Polyaminopropyl Biguanide

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

    listed as “Polihexanide”

  • 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.

  • Mica

    Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    Mica is a mineral used to add color and to make the product look opaque rather than see-through. It also keeps powders from clumping and adds bulk to the formula.

  • Bismuth Oxychloride

    Colorant (adds color)

    A mineral colorant that gives the product its color. You may see it listed as CI 77163.

  • 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.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d4de3c7b-3993-40e5-88a4-f6005ab97531
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
36
Record checksum
sha256:84ff5551cf43d1d57062c57c86b140c33523fad6303f0bd1068b5bb000e59155

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