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EltaMD EltaMD UV Daily Tinted

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.

Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Water, Phenoxyethanol, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cetearyl Glucoside, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (100000 Mpa.S At 1.5%), Polyisobutylene (1000 Mw), Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Ferric Oxide Yellow, Ferric Oxide Red, Ferrosoferric Oxide, Cetostearyl Alcohol, .Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate

24 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.

  • Zinc Oxide

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    A mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, the core sun-protection job in this product. It also helps protect the skin surface and can add whiteness or opacity. On some labels it appears as CI 77947 when used for colour.

  • Octinoxate

    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 when exposed to sunlight. You'll often see it listed as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.

  • 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.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

  • Petrolatum

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

    A semi-solid blend of hydrocarbons that softens and smooths skin and reduces static. It keeps skin feeling supple. You may see it on labels as petroleum jelly.

  • 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.

  • Isopropyl Palmitate

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel while helping hold the formula together. It also can carry fragrance and lends a smooth, spreadable texture.

  • Oleth-3 Phosphate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Oleth-3 Phosphate is a cleansing agent that helps lift away oil and dirt. In practice it lets the product rinse or wipe residue off the skin.

  • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. In practice it gives the product a lighter, easier-to-spread texture.

  • Ethylhexyl Stearate

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

    An oil-like ingredient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It leaves a light, spreadable finish on the skin.

  • Triethoxycaprylylsilane

    Binder (holds the formula together)other

    A binding ingredient that helps hold the parts of the formula together. It is often used to coat and bind powders in a mix.

  • Cetearyl Glucoside

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing agent that also helps oil and water mix. It keeps the watery and oily parts of the product blended together and helps lift away dirt.

  • 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.

    listed as “Citric Acid Monohydrate”

  • 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”

  • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

    This is a copolymer used to thicken the formula and keep it stable. It adjusts thickness and helps stop the oil and water parts from separating, giving the product a consistent texture.

    listed as “Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (100000 Mpa.S At 1.5%)”

  • Polyisobutylene

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

    listed as “Polyisobutylene (1000 Mw)”

  • Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This ingredient helps oil and water mix and can act as a cleansing agent. It keeps the oily and watery parts blended together and helps rinse away oils.

  • 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.

  • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A preservative that keeps the product from spoiling. It holds off the growth of microbes so the formula stays stable over time.

  • Iron Oxides

    Colorant (adds colour)other

    A colorant that gives the product its shade. On labels it can also appear as CI 77491, CI 77492, or CI 77499.

    listed as “Ferric Oxide Yellow”

  • Iron Oxides

    Colorant (adds colour)other

    A colorant that gives the product its shade. On labels it can also appear as CI 77491, CI 77492, or CI 77499.

    listed as “Ferric Oxide Red”

  • Ferrosoferric Oxide

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • 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.

    listed as “Cetostearyl Alcohol”

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)otherSkin 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.

    listed as “.Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate”

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ad8aafdf-f3bc-497f-9792-20c2911c12d0
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
24
Record checksum
sha256:6ebdc5b6b9ca5aef547daf01bd33456c3a4d62614bb4fff9d754bb4c67d25c42

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