Ilia Sun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Light Medium

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• Zinc Oxide

  UV filter (filters UV rays)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  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 color.

• 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.

  listed as “Water/Aqua/Eau”

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• C13-15 Alkane

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

  A lightweight liquid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend into one even mixture. This helps the formula spread smoothly across skin.

• Propanediol

  Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend evenly. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula.

• Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate

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

  An oil-like emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula, helping it spread and hold together.

• Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

  Emulsion stabilizer (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.

• Hydrogenated Lecithin

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

  An ingredient that helps oil and water mix so the formula stays blended. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smoother.

• Polyhydroxystearic Acid

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the oily and watery parts blended so the formula holds together.

• 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

  Smoothing (CosIng functional class)

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

• Lauryl Glucoside

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  Lauryl Glucoside is a cleansing agent that helps lift away dirt and oil. It's the kind of ingredient that gives a product its wash-off action.

• Silica

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Silica is a fine mineral powder that soaks up excess moisture and oil, and adjusts how thick the product feels. It keeps powders from clumping, adds bulk, and can make a formula look more opaque. Its chemical name is silicon dioxide.

• Ethyl Ferulate

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

  An antioxidant, which helps protect the formula from damage caused by oxygen. This can keep the product from going off as quickly once it's exposed to air.

• Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It holds the oily and watery parts together so the product stays uniform.

• Xylitylglucoside

  Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A humectant that draws in and holds moisture. It helps keep skin conditioned and the formula from drying out.

• 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.

• Anhydroxylitol

  Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A humectant and skin conditioner. It draws in and holds moisture, helping keep skin from drying out and feeling soft.

• 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.

• Hydroxyacetophenone

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

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

• Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

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

• Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

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

  This ingredient helps oil and water mix and keeps that blend stable so the product doesn't separate. It also acts as a cleansing agent that helps lift away dirt and oil.

• Caprylyl Glycol

  Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.

• Xylitol

  Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Flavoring (adds taste)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. This helps keep the skin and the formula from drying out, and it also acts as a deodorant.

• Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

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

  This is a conditioning ingredient for skin and hair that works as an emollient, softening and smoothing the feel. In practice it gives the product a smoother texture and leaves skin feeling softer.

• Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a clove bud extract used for skin conditioning. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth. The plant is also known scientifically as Syzygium aromaticum.

• Solidago Virgaurea Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a goldenrod extract used as a skin conditioner. It helps soften the skin and improve how the product feels.

  listed as “Solidago Virgaurea (Goldenrod) Extract”

• Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate

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

  Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate is an emollient that conditions and softens the skin. It gives a smooth, light feel as the product spreads.

• Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

  An antioxidant. It helps slow the reactions with air that would otherwise spoil the formula over time.

• Octyldodecanol

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

  An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel, and a solvent that helps dissolve other ingredients. It also carries fragrance. Together this means the product spreads smoothly and stays blended.

• 1,2-Hexanediol

  Humectant (holds moisture)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  A fluid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smooth.

• Sorbitan Isostearate

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix and stay together. This keeps the product from separating so it stays smooth and even.

• Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

  Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

  This is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals in the mix that could break the formula down over time.

• 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.

• Rhodiola Rosea Extract

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

  This is an extract of the rhodiola plant used as an emollient. It softens and smooths the skin feel.

• Echinacea Purpurea Extract

  Moisturizing (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

  This is a coneflower extract that moisturizes and conditions the skin. It works as a tonic and helps keep skin feeling refreshed and hydrated.

• Maltodextrin

  Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Maltodextrin is a multitasking carbohydrate. It soaks up excess liquid, holds ingredients together, keeps the oil-and-water mix stable, and forms a thin film while conditioning skin and hair.

• Sodium Citrate

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

  A buffering agent that keeps the product's acidity steady. It also binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula.

• 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.

• 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.

• Iron Oxides

  Colorant (adds color)

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

  listed as “Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491)”

Source

DailyMed drug label

Source record

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=4e7cc73c-d6c9-ecb0-e063-6394a90a922c

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

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