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COOLA Classic Face Sunscreen Fragrance-Free SPF 50 · Octisalate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Avobenzone

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.

Octisalate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Avobenzone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (ORGANIC), Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes, Water, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil(ORGANIC), Glycerin (ORGANIC), PolyacrylateCrosspolymer-6, Limnanthes Alba(Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa(Buriti) Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) SeedOil, Squalane, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed)Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Tropolone, CetylPalmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Palmitate, MethylDihydroabietate, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Oleate, Gluconolactone, Silica, SodiumPhytate, Sodium Benzoate, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside

36 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

Also listed in the FDA filing

The manufacturer's FDA filing for this product also lists Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate, Brassica Rapa Subsp. Oleifera Oil, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethylacrylamide, Lauryl Methacrylate And Laureth-4 Methacrylate Copolymer, Sorbitan Monopalmitate and Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate Crosslinked. The package does not print these names, so they are not part of the stored declaration and are not checked against your list.

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.

  • Octisalate

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

  • Octocrylene

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    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.

  • Homosalate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also adds scent to the product.

  • Avobenzone

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    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 also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

    otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is the juice from aloe leaves, used to condition skin. It helps skin feel smooth and in good condition. On labels it is often called aloe vera.

    listed as “Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (ORGANIC)”

  • Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • 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.

  • Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil

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

    This is an oil from safflower seeds that conditions the skin and adds fragrance. It softens skin and gives the product a smoother feel.

    listed as “Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil(ORGANIC)”

  • 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.

    listed as “Glycerin (ORGANIC)”

  • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

    Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a gel-like polymer that stabilizes emulsions and adjusts thickness. That means it keeps the oil and water parts from separating and helps give the product its texture and body.

    listed as “PolyacrylateCrosspolymer-6”

  • Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

    listed as “Limnanthes Alba(Meadowfoam) Seed Oil”

  • Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

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

    This is an oil from the buriti fruit, used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Mauritia Flexuosa(Buriti) Fruit Oil”

  • 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 “Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) SeedOil”

  • Squalane

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, and also conditions hair. It leaves a smooth feel and helps replace oils on the surface.

  • Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil

    otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an oil pressed from rapeseeds that conditions the skin. It softens the skin and gives the product a smoother feel. On labels it also appears as rape oil.

    listed as “Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed)Seed Oil”

  • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from prickly pear cactus flowers that conditions the skin. In practice, it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Camelina Sativa Seed Oil

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

    A seed oil used to condition the skin, softening and smoothing its feel. That's its single listed job here.

  • Tropolone

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps improve the feel of the product on skin. It leaves the surface conditioned.

  • Cetyl Palmitate

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

    A waxy emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It conditions skin and adds body to the product's texture.

    listed as “CetylPalmitate”

  • Sodium Hydroxide

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)other

    Sodium Hydroxide is a strongly alkaline ingredient used in tiny amounts to fine-tune a formula's acidity (buffering). This keeps the product's pH steady. It can also act as a denaturant, altering another substance so it stays fit for use in cosmetics rather than being consumed.

  • Citric Acid

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Fragrance ingredient (scent)other

    Citric Acid is a mild acid used to fine-tune a formula's pH. It keeps the acidity steady (buffering), binds trace metals that would spoil the formula (chelating), and can add a scent note.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A fluid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smooth.

  • Sorbitan Palmitate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. This keeps the different parts of the product blended together in one smooth cream instead of separating.

  • 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.

    listed as “MethylDihydroabietate”

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sorbitan Oleate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed together in the formula. This helps the product stay smooth and evenly blended.

  • Gluconolactone

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Gluconolactone binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula. It also conditions the skin, helping it feel better.

  • Silica

    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)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Silica is a fine mineral powder that soaks up excess moisture and oil, and adjusts how thick the product feels. It keeps powders from clumping, adds bulk, and can make a formula look more opaque. Its chemical name is silicon dioxide.

  • Sodium Phytate

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Oral care (CosIng functional class)

    Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent, meaning it binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula. It also has an oral-care function.

    listed as “SodiumPhytate”

  • Sodium Benzoate

    Anticorrosive (protects the container and equipment from corrosion)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A preservative that helps keep the product from spoiling. It also adds fragrance and guards against corrosion in the formula.

  • Polysilicone-11

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    This is a film former, a silicone-based ingredient. It leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product dries down.

  • 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.

  • Decyl Glucoside

    Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Decyl Glucoside is a cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix. It lifts away dirt and oil, and keeps the mixed oil-and-water parts of the formula stable.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=12ff4689-f7e2-49db-8848-608c61b41ef0
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Version
v2 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
36
Record checksum
sha256:391492d1632d7cc7a961b3c6b1d75af8cabee8576f4ee50cd10b4553230ddeb2

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