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Innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen

SPF 45 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 5 August 2026

What is listed

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

Zinc Oxide, WATER / AQUA / EAU, PROPYLHEPTYL CAPRYLATE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, PROPANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, DISILOXANE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SILICA, LAURYL POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288), MICA, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TOCOPHEROL, SQUALANE, CERAMIDE NP, NIACINAMIDE, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, PANTHENOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT, CENTELLA ASIATICA ROOT EXTRACT, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, ASIATICOSIDE, MADECASSOSIDE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, ASIATIC ACID, MADECASSIC ACID

45 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

Also listed in the FDA filing

The manufacturer's FDA filing for this product also lists Centella Asiatica Triterpenoids, Chromic Oxide and Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract. The package does not print these names, so they are not part of the stored declaration and are not checked against your list.

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 color)Light stabilizer (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 color.

  • 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.

    listed as “WATER / AQUA / EAU”

  • Propylheptyl Caprylate

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

    An emollient, meaning it softens and smooths the skin feel. It helps the product glide on smoothly.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Caprylyl Methicone

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone-type skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps leave skin feeling smooth and conditioned.

  • Disiloxane

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a light, fluid silicone that conditions the skin. It also helps keep foam down while the product is being made.

  • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

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

    A silicone-based conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It works to soften and smooth the feel of skin and hair.

  • Polymethylsilsesquioxane

    Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    This is an opacifier, meaning it makes the product look less see-through. It gives the formula a more solid, opaque appearance.

  • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps soften and smooth the feel of the skin.

  • Disteardimonium Hectorite

    Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickener that adjusts how thick or thin the product is. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up against light exposure.

  • Magnesium Sulfate

    Bulking agent (adds volume)

    Magnesium Sulfate is a mineral salt used to add bulk to the formula. It helps fill out the product's body and texture.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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)otherViscosity 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.

  • Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

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

    A silicone-based ingredient that cleanses and conditions. It lifts away oil and dirt while helping skin and hair feel smooth.

  • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A mineral ingredient that adds bulk and adjusts the product's thickness. This helps give the formula its texture and body.

  • Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

    This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable texture as it goes on.

  • 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.

  • Glyceryl Caprylate

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

    Glyceryl Caprylate softens and smooths skin feel while helping oil and water stay mixed. It also works as a deodorant in the formula.

  • No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

    listed as “CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288)”

  • Mica

    Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)other

    Mica is a mineral used to add color and to make the product look opaque rather than see-through. It also keeps powders from clumping and adds bulk to the formula.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.

  • Squalane

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, and also conditions hair. It leaves a smooth feel and helps replace oils on the surface.

  • Ceramide NP

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

    A conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It works to improve the feel and condition of skin and hair.

  • Niacinamide

    otherSmoothing (CosIng functional class)

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

  • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that keeps skin feeling smooth and cared for. It's a broken-down form of a common hydrating ingredient.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Centella Asiatica Extract

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

    An extract of the whole centella plant that cleans, conditions, smooths and soothes skin, and acts as a tonic. In practice it helps lift away dirt while leaving skin feeling smoother and refreshed. Sometimes listed under its common name, gotu kola.

  • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from the leaves of the centella plant, used to condition skin. It helps skin feel smoother and better cared for. Also known as gotu kola.

  • Saccharomyces Ferment

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient made by fermenting yeast. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Centella Asiatica Root Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an extract from the roots of the centella plant, used to condition skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate is a form of hyaluronic acid used here to form a thin film on skin. That film helps the product settle evenly on the surface.

  • Asiaticoside

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

    This is an antioxidant that also adds scent and conditions the skin. As an antioxidant it helps protect the formula from spoiling, while keeping skin feeling conditioned.

  • Madecassoside

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

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that also acts as an antioxidant. It helps keep skin feeling smooth while the antioxidant action helps protect the formula from oxidation.

  • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

    A moisture-grabber that draws in and holds water, conditioning both skin and hair. In practice it keeps the surface feeling hydrated rather than dry.

  • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

    Humectant (holds moisture)

    A form of hyaluronic acid that draws in and holds moisture. This helps keep the product and skin from drying out.

  • 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”

  • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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

    A linked-up form of hyaluronate that draws in and holds moisture. That keeps skin conditioned and hydrated feeling.

  • Potassium Hyaluronate

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Potassium Hyaluronate is a skin-conditioning ingredient, a salt form of hyaluronic acid. It helps skin feel soft and smooth.

  • Asiatic Acid

    Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This ingredient acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up against light exposure, and it conditions the skin. In practice it helps the product stay stable while leaving skin feeling conditioned.

  • Madecassic Acid

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0e9cd3e5-cff8-7594-e063-6394a90aad90
Retrieved
5 August 2026
Market
United States
Version
v2 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
45
Record checksum
sha256:085b96d030a800f76d899b0a8f8bcf24c8f80d74fe576606fea08846a8c827c5

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