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COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick

SPF 50 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 23 September 2026

Quick facts

Does COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Parfum. Fragrance components not disclosed: the label declares a fragrance blend without naming its individual components.

What are the active ingredients in COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Avobenzone 2.5%, Homosalate 3.5%, Octisalate 2.15%, Octocrylene 5.0%

Is COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Avobenzone, Octisalate, Homosalate, and Octocrylene.

Does COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick contain oxybenzone?

Oxybenzone is not listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.

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.

Avobenzone, Octisalate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (ORGANIC), Glycerin (ORGANIC), Sodium Stearate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes (ORGANIC), Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (ORGANIC), Sorbitan Olivate, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Water (ORGANIC), Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Leaf Cell Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coralline Officinalis Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Schinus Molle Extract, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Water, Tropolone, Fragrance (Natural)

35 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

    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 under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

  • Octisalate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    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.

  • Homosalate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

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

  • Octocrylene

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    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 Barbadensis Leaf Juice

    Skin 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)”

  • 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)”

  • Sodium Stearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Sodium Stearate is a cleansing agent that also helps oil and water mix. It lifts away dirt and oil, keeps the water and oil parts blended, and adjusts how thick the product is.

  • Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    These are the oil-bodies from safflower, used to condition skin and help keep the mix stable. They soften and smooth skin feel while helping the oil and water parts stay blended.

    listed as “Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes (ORGANIC)”

  • Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate

    Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate does several jobs: it helps oil and water mix, lifts away dirt and oil, dissolves other ingredients, and steadies the formula against light. In practice it keeps the watery and oily parts blended into one smooth product.

  • 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.

  • Copernicia Cerifera Cera

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is carnauba wax, which forms a thin film on the surface and softens skin feel. It helps the product hold together and smooth out. Often listed as carnauba wax.

    listed as “Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (ORGANIC)”

  • Sorbitan Olivate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that helps oil and water stay mixed so the product doesn't separate. This keeps the texture even and stable.

  • VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

    Binder (holds the formula together)Dispersing, non-surfactant (spreads solids without acting as a surfactant)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A film-forming polymer that leaves a thin, even layer as the product dries. This helps the formula stay put on skin, keeps ingredients spread evenly, and adjusts how thick the product is. It also helps bind the mix together.

  • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Water

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Coconut fruit water that conditions both skin and hair. In practice it helps keep them feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Water (ORGANIC)”

  • Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract

    Flavoring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A jasmine leaf cell extract that adds fragrance and scent. It also helps protect the skin surface.

    listed as “Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Leaf Cell Extract”

  • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from the leaves of the neem tree. It conditions the skin, helping it feel soft and smooth.

  • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from the flowers of the neem tree. It works as a skin-conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps keep skin soft and comfortable.

  • Corallina Officinalis Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from red algae that acts as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Coralline Officinalis Extract”

  • Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An eggplant fruit extract that conditions the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

    An extract from cocoa seeds that works as an antioxidant. That means it helps protect the formula from oxygen, which can otherwise cause it to spoil over time.

    listed as “Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract”

  • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

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

    An extract from aloe flowers that conditions the skin and acts as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel.

  • 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”

  • 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”

  • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A fruit extract that conditions the skin. It helps skin feel soft and smooth.

  • Curcuma Longa Root Extract

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    An extract from turmeric root, used here for fragrance and scent. It contributes to how the product smells.

    listed as “Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract”

  • Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract

    Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    This is a basil flower and leaf extract used as a tonic. It gives skin a refreshed, invigorated feel.

  • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from holy basil leaves that works as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Schinus Molle Extract

    Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from the American pepper plant that works as a skin protector. In practice it forms part of the layer that helps shield the skin's surface.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Parfum

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is the fragrance, a blend of scent ingredients added to give the product an odor or mask other smells. It's also listed as "aroma" on some labels.

    listed as “Fragrance (Natural)”

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6da037f8-bedb-467a-b534-e44752120f2c
Retrieved
23 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
35
Record checksum
sha256:2ffcb148d3955fe0b71b097473d58976eee74d0a2360489a4279ba9a022b73ec

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