Guthy-Renker LLC Principal Secret Advanced with Hydrospheres Continuous Moisture SPF8

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• Octinoxate

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

• 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.

• Ethylhexyl Palmitate

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

  A lightweight oil that softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a slip that helps it spread easily, and it also adds scent.

• Cetyl Lactate

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

  Cetyl Lactate conditions the skin and acts as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel. That gives the product a smooth, non-tight finish as it spreads.

• Glyceryl Stearate

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

  Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also acts as an emulsifier, keeping the oil and water parts blended together.

• PEG-100 Stearate

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  A cleansing surfactant, meaning it helps lift away oil and dirt. It's often paired with other emulsifiers in creams.

• 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.

• Cetyl Dimethicone

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

  A silicone that works as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel. It gives the product a silky, slippery glide.

• PEG-8/SMDI Copolymer

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

  PEG-8/SMDI Copolymer is a film former, so it leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product sets. This gives the applied sunscreen a continuous coat across the surface.

• Tocopheryl Acetate

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)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.

• Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of vitamin C that works as an antioxidant and conditions skin. It helps keep the product from spoiling as it meets air, and softens and smooths skin feel.

• Ascorbyl Palmitate

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)other

  Ascorbyl Palmitate is an oil-friendly form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant to keep the formula from going off. It can also add a light scent.

• Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an oat kernel extract that conditions and softens the skin while also acting as an antioxidant to help keep the formula from going off. It can double as a mild abrasive, meaning it adds a bit of texture or scrubbing action.

  listed as “Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract”

• Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract

  Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)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)

  This is an extract of grape seeds that works as an antioxidant and skin protectant, and helps keep the formula fresh by curbing microbes. It slows the spoilage that comes from air exposure and helps shield the skin surface. You may also see it linked to oral care and oil-balancing roles on labels.

• Yeast Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  An extract of yeast used to condition and protect skin. In practice it helps skin feel soft and forms a light protective layer on the surface.

• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This is an orange peel oil used as a fragrance. Its job is to give the product a 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.

• Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A form of vitamin E that works as an antioxidant and skin conditioner. It helps protect the formula from spoiling while keeping skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Retinyl Palmitate

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Restricted in the EU

  A skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and in good condition. It's a form of vitamin A, combining retinol with palmitic acid.

• 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.

• Panthenol

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

  A skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient that also reduces static cling. In practice it helps keep skin and hair feeling soft and smooth.

• Phosphatidylcholine

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

  This conditions the skin and works as an emulsifier, helping oil and water mix. That keeps the water and oil parts blended into one smooth product. It's a component of lecithin.

• Phospholipids

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  These are skin-conditioning ingredients. They help leave skin feeling smooth and looked after.

• 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.

• C13-14 Isoparaffin

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  This is a light oily fluid that softens and smooths the skin's feel. It also works as a solvent, helping other ingredients dissolve and spread.

• Ethylhexylglycerin

  Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A multi-tasker that conditions the skin and works as a deodorant agent. It helps improve skin feel while cutting odor.

• Lecithin

  Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)otherSkin 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.

• Carbomer

  Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)otherViscosity 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.

• Polyacrylamide

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

  This forms a thin film on the surface and helps hold a formula together. It also reduces static, which can smooth down flyaway hair.

• Laureth-7

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  Laureth-7 is a cleansing and emulsifying agent, meaning it helps oil and water mix. In practice it keeps the formula blended and helps lift away dirt and oil.

• 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.

• Trisodium EDTA

  Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

  Trisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, helping keep the product stable.

• 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.

• Phenoxyethanol

  Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

Source

DailyMed drug label

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https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f4310455-8b3f-40a9-8674-fe7fc3abaced

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21 September 2026

Market

United States

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v1 of this U.S. formulation

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