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EWC Ventures, LLC EWC Slow Lightweight Sunscreen SPF 50

SPF 50 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 21 September 2026

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, alcohol denat, va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, amyl cinnamal, benzyl salicylate, butyloctyl salicylate, cananga odorata oil/extract, citronellol, cocos nucifera (coconut) water, geraniol, glycerin, hexyl cinnamal, hydroxycitronellal, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, narcissus tazetta bulb extract, oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, parfum (fragrance), polyester-8, water

21 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 stabilizer (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)Restricted in the EU

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

  • Octisalate

    Light stabilizer (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.

  • Alcohol Denat.

    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 Denat. is ethyl alcohol with additives that make it undrinkable, used as a solvent to dissolve ingredients and thin the formula. It also cuts foam, tightens skin as an astringent, and adjusts thickness. Denat. simply means it has been denatured.

    listed as “alcohol denat”

  • VA/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    A film-forming polymer. It lays down a thin, even layer as the product dries, helping it stay put on the skin.

  • Amyl Cinnamal

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    A fragrance ingredient. It adds scent to the product.

  • Benzyl Salicylate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Restricted in the EU

    Benzyl Salicylate adds scent to the product and helps keep the formula stable in light. Those are its two roles here.

  • 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.

  • Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    An ylang-ylang oil and extract used as a fragrance. That means its job here is to give the product its scent.

  • Citronellol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

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

  • Cocos Nucifera Water

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Coconut water used here as a fragrance, adding scent to the product.

    listed as “cocos nucifera (coconut) water”

  • Geraniol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)Restricted in the EU

    Geraniol is a fragrance ingredient that gives the product its scent. It also acts as a tonic, adding a fresh feel.

  • 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.

  • Hexyl Cinnamal

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    A fragrance ingredient. Its job is to add scent to the product.

  • Hydroxycitronellal

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance ingredient. Its only job here is to give the product its scent.

  • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

    Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a radish root ferment filtrate with antimicrobial and anti-seborrheic roles. It works against microbes in the formula and helps manage oiliness.

  • Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract

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

    An extract from daffodil bulbs that conditions skin and hair and acts as an astringent, meaning it has a tightening effect on the skin. It helps keep skin and hair feeling smooth.

  • Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil

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

    An oil pressed from rice bran that softens and smooths the skin. It leaves the surface feeling conditioned and less rough.

  • 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 “parfum (fragrance)”

  • Polyester-8

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a film-forming polymer that also conditions the skin. It lays down a thin layer on the surface and helps the skin feel smooth.

  • 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.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=063426b8-d1cf-4ee2-8ab8-ff007227eab8
Retrieved
21 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
21
Record checksum
sha256:d6d57fad9b4b5984b5567052a5c9461daf29c7c2175768b4e556a18ae5d9ada4

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