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COOLA COOLA Refreshing Water Mist SPF 18
SPF 18 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.
33 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Undecane is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also helps condition the skin and can give the product an easier spread.
An emollient that softens and smooths the skin. It gives the product a lighter, more spreadable feel on application.
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.
Coconut Water
otherNo reviewed note yet.
A moisture-grabbing ingredient that draws in and holds water. That keeps skin conditioned and helps it feel supple. It's the salt form of hyaluronic acid.
listed as “Hyaluronate Sodium”
No reviewed note yet.
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.
No reviewed note yet.
Piperonal
otherNo reviewed note yet.
No reviewed note yet.
Propanediol
Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend evenly. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula.
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.
Methylpropanediol
Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)This is a solvent. It dissolves other ingredients so they blend into one liquid mixture.
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”
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.
Polyquaternium-80
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A multitasking polymer that cleanses, conditions hair, and helps oil and water mix. In practice it lifts away dirt, coats hair for a smoother feel, and keeps the oily and watery parts of the formula blended.
Phytate Sodium
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Didecyldimonium Chloride
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A multi-use ingredient that helps oil and water mix and can help clean by lifting away oils and dirt. It also cuts static and conditions hair, leaving it smoother and easier to manage.
P-Anisaldehyde
otherNo reviewed note yet.
Benzyl Acetate
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is a fragrance ingredient that gives the product its scent. Its job is purely to add smell.
Delta-Decalactone
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is a fragrance ingredient. It adds scent to the product.
listed as “.Delta.-Decalactone”
This is a scent ingredient that also conditions the skin. It adds fragrance while helping keep skin feeling soft.
listed as “.Gamma.-Nonalactone”
Gamma-Octalactone
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is a fragrance ingredient. It gives the product its scent.
listed as “.Gamma.-Octalactone”
Methyl Benzoate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Methyl Benzoate does several jobs: it adds fragrance, acts as a preservative to keep the product from spoiling, softens and smooths skin feel, and works as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. In short, it scents the product, protects it, and helps blend the mix.
Nerolidol is a fragrance ingredient that adds scent to the product. It also works as a denaturant, meaning it makes the base unpalatable, and can act as a flavouring.
Ethyl Butyrate
Fragrance ingredient (scent)An ingredient used to add fragrance, giving the product a fruity scent.
Triethyl Citrate
Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPlasticiser (keeps a film flexible)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A multi-tasking liquid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also adds scent, works as a deodorant, softens the film the product leaves, and adjusts thickness. On labels it plays several roles at once.
Vanillin
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Vanillin is a fragrance ingredient. Its job is simply to give the product its scent.
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Source quality
- Source
- DailyMed drug label
- Source record
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=627d6472-c637-431d-bde2-556b531a13ff
- Retrieved
- 27 July 2026
- Market
- United States
- Formulation date
- Not recorded
- Version
- v2 of this U.S. formulation
- Verification confidence
- High
- Entries recorded
- 33
- Record checksum
- sha256:6ea0d84b1a66104b9613ee6aa596a8e76f326a6f0857dc6226212d5046f321f7
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