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COOLA COOLA Refreshing Water Plumping Gel Serum SPF 30

SPF 30 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.

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Aloe Vera Leaf, Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Hyaluronic Acid, Coconut Water, Alaria Esculenta, Aloe Vera Flower, Jasminum Officinale Leaf, Azadirachta Indica Leaf, Azadirachta Indica Flower, Corallina Officinalis, Coccinia Grandis Fruit, Eggplant, Cocoa, Turmeric, Holy Basil Leaf, Ocimum Basilicum Flowering Top, Schinus Molle Fruiting Top, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Water, Ethyl Ferulate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethyl Citrate, Starch, Tapioca, Glycerin, .Gamma.-Nonalactone, Tropolone, Juniperus Deppeana Wood Oil, .Gamma.-Octalactone, Benzyl Acetate, Phenylethyl Alcohol, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark, Vanillin, Piperonal, P-Anisaldehyde, .Delta.-Decalactone, Methylbenzyl Acetate, Ethyl Butyrate, Methyl Anthranilate, Methyl Benzoate

49 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.

  • 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.

  • Alcohol

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPreservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Alcohol is ethyl alcohol used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and thin the formula. It also cuts foam, tightens skin as an astringent, and adjusts thickness. It appears on labels simply as alcohol or ethanol.

  • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

    otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickening agent that adjusts how thick or fluid the product is. In practice it gives the sunscreen its body and helps it hold together.

  • Butyloctyl Salicylate

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

    A liquid that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent. It softens skin feel and helps dissolve and spread other ingredients in the mix.

  • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

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

    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 “Hyaluronic Acid”

  • Coconut Water

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Alaria Esculenta

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Aloe Vera Flower

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Jasminum Officinale Leaf

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Azadirachta Indica Leaf

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Azadirachta Indica Flower

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Corallina Officinalis

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Coccinia Grandis Fruit

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Eggplant

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Cocoa

    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.

  • Turmeric

    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.

  • Holy Basil Leaf

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Ocimum Basilicum Flowering Top

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Schinus Molle Fruiting Top

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • 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”

  • 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.

  • Ethyl Ferulate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)

    An antioxidant, which helps protect the formula from damage caused by oxygen. This can keep the product from going off as quickly once it's exposed to air.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tapioca Starch

    Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Tapioca Starch is a fine powder that adjusts thickness. It helps give the product its body and texture.

    listed as “Starch, Tapioca”

  • 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.

  • Gamma-Nonalactone

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

    This is a scent ingredient that also conditions the skin. It adds fragrance while helping keep skin feeling soft.

    listed as “.Gamma.-Nonalactone”

  • 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.

  • Juniperus Deppeana Wood Oil

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Gamma-Octalactone

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is a fragrance ingredient. It gives the product its scent.

    listed as “.Gamma.-Octalactone”

  • Benzyl Acetate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is a fragrance ingredient that gives the product its scent. Its job is purely to add smell.

  • Phenethyl Alcohol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is a fragrance ingredient. Its job is to give the product a scent.

    listed as “Phenylethyl Alcohol”

  • Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Vanillin

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Vanillin is a fragrance ingredient. Its job is simply to give the product its scent.

  • Piperonal

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • P-Anisaldehyde

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Delta-Decalactone

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is a fragrance ingredient. It adds scent to the product.

    listed as “.Delta.-Decalactone”

  • Methylbenzyl Acetate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    A fragrance ingredient that adds scent to the product. It gives the sunscreen its smell.

  • Ethyl Butyrate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    An ingredient used to add fragrance, giving the product a fruity scent.

  • Methyl Anthranilate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Methyl Anthranilate is a fragrance ingredient. It gives the product a scent.

  • 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.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=51d5862a-8f2c-40c6-a749-5ad6f9420143
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
49
Record checksum
sha256:ba6dd0eef0950da56e66ae89c8a7d4413aed4ddc39dd9dc93202a5d9ac5ec47e

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