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Grace and Fire USA ULTRA VIOLETTE Fave Screen Broad Spectrum 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, Bemotrizinol, Octisalate, water, butyloctyl salicylate, alcohol denat, dibutyl adipate, ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, acrylates/ c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, glycerin, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, hydroxyacetophenone, phenoxyethanol, acrylates copolymer, niacinamide, sodium benzoate, coco glucoside, butylene glycol, disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, pentylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, ascorbyl glucoside, decyl glucoside, disodium edta, citric acid, arginine, glycine, serine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, leucine, alanine, lysine, tyrosine, phenylalanine, proline, threonine, valine, isoleucine, histidine

41 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.

  • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)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, one of the main sunscreen actives here. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure, and conditions hair. On labels it also appears as Bemotrizinol or the trade name Tinosorb S.

    listed as “Bemotrizinol”

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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”

  • Dibutyl Adipate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    Dibutyl Adipate softens and smooths skin feel, forms a light film on the surface, and works as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It also acts as a plasticizer, keeping films flexible, and helps the product spread.

  • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

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

  • Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    A large chain-like molecule that forms a film, leaving a thin even layer as the product dries.

    listed as “acrylates/ c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer”

  • 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.

  • PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A dual-purpose ingredient that cleanses and helps oil and water mix. It keeps the water and oil parts combined and helps lift away residue.

  • Hydroxyacetophenone

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)other

    An antioxidant that helps keep the formula from going off over time. In practice it protects the product's other ingredients from breaking down.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

  • Acrylates Copolymer

    Antistatic (reduces static)Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    A large chain-like molecule that forms a film, leaving a thin even layer as the product dries. It also binds ingredients together and reduces static.

  • Niacinamide

    otherSmoothing (CosIng functional class)

    An ingredient that smooths the skin's surface. In practice, it helps the product leave skin feeling even.

  • 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.

  • Coco-Glucoside

    Foaming (produces foam)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. It also creates foam and helps water rinse things off. On labels it's counted among the milder sugar-based cleansers.

    listed as “coco glucoside”

  • 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.

  • Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates

    Antistatic (reduces static)Foaming (produces foam)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A multi-tasking ingredient that acts as a cleansing surfactant, helping lift away dirt and oil while creating foam. It also conditions skin and hair, reduces static, and helps hold hair in place.

  • Pentylene Glycol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that also works as a solvent. It helps dissolve other ingredients and keeps skin feeling conditioned.

  • Sodium Hydroxide

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)otherRestricted 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.

  • Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate

    Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Foaming (produces foam)Hydrotrope (helps a hard-to-dissolve ingredient stay in solution)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix so grime lifts away. It boosts foam, so the product lathers, and adds to skin conditioning for a smoother feel.

  • Ascorbyl Glucoside

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

    Ascorbyl Glucoside is a form of vitamin C used purely as an antioxidant. That means it helps keep the formula from spoiling as it's exposed to air.

  • Decyl Glucoside

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Decyl Glucoside is a cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix. It lifts away dirt and oil, and keeps the mixed oil-and-water parts of the formula stable.

  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)otherViscosity 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.

  • 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.

  • Arginine

    Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Arginine is an amino acid that works as a skin and hair conditioner. It softens the feel of skin and hair, and can also cut static and add a light scent. In formulas it's sometimes used to balance the acidity of the mix.

  • Glycine

    Antistatic (reduces static)Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Glycine is a skin and hair conditioner that also buffers, meaning it helps keep the product's acidity steady. It has an antistatic effect too, reducing static in hair.

  • Serine

    Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an amino acid that conditions skin and hair and reduces static. It helps skin and hair feel smoother and can add to the product's scent.

  • Glutamic Acid

    Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)

    Glutamic Acid draws in and holds moisture, and conditions hair. It also reduces static, helping hair stay smooth and manageable.

  • Aspartic Acid

    Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that conditions skin and hair, leaving them feeling softer. It can also reduce static and add a light scent.

  • Leucine

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

    Leucine is an amino acid that conditions skin and hair. It leaves them feeling smooth and helps cut down static.

  • Alanine

    Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Alanine is an amino acid that conditions skin and hair. It helps them feel smooth, works as an antistatic to reduce static in hair, and can add a touch of fragrance.

  • Lysine

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

    Lysine is an ingredient that conditions both skin and hair, and cuts down static in hair. In practice it helps skin and hair feel smoother and more manageable.

  • Tyrosine

    Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tyrosine conditions skin and hair and reduces static cling. It also contributes fragrance to the product.

  • Phenylalanine

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

    This conditions skin and hair and adds fragrance. It helps the product feel smooth and contributes to its scent.

  • Proline

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

    A conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It works to soften and smooth the surface it's applied to.

  • Threonine

    Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Hair waving or straightening (CosIng functional class)

    Threonine is an amino acid used mainly to condition hair. It smooths hair, cuts down static so strands sit better, and plays a part in waving or straightening formulas.

  • Valine

    Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Valine is a conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths skin and hair. It also helps control static and adds to the product's scent. So it works on feel and fragrance at once.

  • Isoleucine

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

    An amino acid used to condition skin and hair. It helps skin feel smooth and reduces static cling in hair.

  • Histidine

    Antistatic (reduces static)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that also draws in and holds moisture. It helps keep skin feeling hydrated and reduces static cling.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=5739c5b9-00d8-75a8-e063-6394a90aa8c7
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
41
Record checksum
sha256:b878a7fbfa712a36f4ff293416645cd7b8ff7558ec1e5c5749ce9db8a4244526

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