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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Coco-Caprylate

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

  Coco-Caprylate is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable slip.

• 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.

• 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.

• Cetyl Alcohol

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)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 multitasking fatty alcohol that helps oil and water mix and keeps the blend stable, while softening skin. It also thickens the formula and makes it more opaque, and can boost foam and cleansing.

• Isostearyl Alcohol

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin feel while conditioning it. It also adjusts the product's thickness, giving it body rather than being runny.

• 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.

• Butylene Glycol Cocoate

  Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This is an ester from coconut oil fatty acids that helps oil and water mix and stay mixed. It also adjusts how thick the product is, helping it hold a steady texture.

• Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin 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.

• Phenoxyethanol

  Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

• 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.

• Carbomer

  Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel. It also keeps oil and water blends from separating, holding the texture together.

• Chlorphenesin

  Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

  This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling as bacteria and other organisms try to grow in it.

• Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A leaf extract from balm mint, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Propylene Glycol

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

  A multi-tasker that draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients as a solvent, and adjusts thickness. It also plays a role in fragrance and general skin conditioning. In practice it helps keep the product from drying out and keeps the texture consistent.

• Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is a multi-tasking ingredient that helps oil and water mix so the product stays blended. It also works as a cleansing agent and softens the feel of skin and hair. In practice, it keeps the formula smooth and even while conditioning.

• Behenyl Alcohol

  Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A multitasker that softens and smooths skin while adjusting the product's thickness. It also helps hold the mix together and keeps the oil and water parts from separating.

• Ethylcellulose

  Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A film former that leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product sets. It also helps bind ingredients together and adjusts how thick the formula is. On labels it may appear as cellulose ethyl ether.

• Lecithin

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

  Lecithin helps oil and water mix and softens skin feel. That keeps the water and oil parts blended and smooths the skin, and it also reduces static. It shows up on labels simply as Lecithin.

• Xanthan Gum

  Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Skin 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.

• Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This is shea butter, a rich fat that softens and smooths the skin. It also adjusts the thickness of the product, giving it more body. You may see it listed under its common name, shea butter.

  listed as “Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter”

• Tocopherol

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.

• Papain

  Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An ingredient that conditions skin and hair and reduces static. It helps skin and hair feel smooth and keeps hair from clinging or flying away.

• Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

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

  An oil from borage seeds that works as an emollient. It softens and smooths the skin feel and helps condition the surface.

• 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”

• 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.

• Sodium Hydroxide

  Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Restricted in the EU

  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.

• Sodium Dehydroacetate

  Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

  A preservative that helps keep the product from spoiling over time. That means it protects the formula against microbes.

• Hydrogenated Castor Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A thick oil-based ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while helping oil and water mix. It also cleanses and adjusts how thick the product is, so it can carry cleansing and texture roles at once.

• Stearyl Alcohol

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Refatting (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Stearyl Alcohol is a multi-tasker that helps oil and water mix, keeps the blend stable, and adjusts thickness. It softens and smooths skin feel, makes the product look opaque, boosts foam, and adds scent.

• Euphrasia Officinalis Extract

  Astringent (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

  Known as Eye Bright, this extract conditions and soothes the skin, works as an astringent for a tightening feel, and acts as a tonic. It also has antimicrobial action that helps keep the formula stable.

• Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

  A bark extract that helps protect the skin and soothe its feel. It supports the skin's surface and keeps it comfortable.

• Protease

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Protease is used here as a skin conditioner, helping keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Biosaccharide Gum-1

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A fermentation gum that conditions the skin. It softens and smooths the skin's feel as the product sits on top.

• Citric Acid

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

  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.

• Codium Tomentosum Extract

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  This is an extract from a green alga, used to protect skin. Its role in the product is skin protecting.

• Ecklonia Cava Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an extract from a type of algae used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and in good condition.

• Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the alga Gelidium cartilagineum, used as a skin-protecting ingredient. It helps shield the skin's surface.

• Hizikia Fusiforme Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the alga Hizikia fusiforme that conditions the skin. Its role is to soften and smooth how skin feels.

• Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract

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

  An extract from myrtle leaves used to condition skin and add scent. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth while giving the product a fragrance.

• Potassium Sorbate

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

  A salt used mainly as a preservative to keep the product from spoiling. It also contributes to fragrance. In practice, it helps the formula stay stable over time.

• 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.

• Subtilisin

  Keratolytic (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An enzyme that acts as a keratolytic and skin conditioner. It helps loosen and lift away dead surface skin cells while keeping skin feeling smooth.

• Poria Cocos Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A fungus extract used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil

  Flavoring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  An aromatic oil from bitter orange leaves and twigs used for scent. It gives the product its fragrance and can add flavor.

Source

DailyMed drug label

Source record

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=fc64720c-060c-4f33-8c76-96456fac270d

Retrieved

21 September 2026

Market

United States

Version

v1 of this U.S. formulation

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