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Mango Bay SPF 50

Labeler: Inspec Solutions

SPF 50 as labeled

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

Quick facts

Does Mango Bay SPF 50 list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Parfum and Benzyl Alcohol. Fragrance components not disclosed: the label declares a fragrance blend without naming its individual components.

What are the active ingredients in Mango Bay SPF 50?

The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Homosalate, Octocrylene, and Avobenzone among the sunscreen actives the FDA's monograph allows.

Is Mango Bay SPF 50 mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Homosalate, Octocrylene, and Avobenzone.

Does Mango Bay SPF 50 contain oxybenzone?

We cannot say whether oxybenzone is listed. The ingredient list stored for this record is not recorded as complete.

Each answer restates the ingredient list stored for this record. It does not predict whether your skin will react.

What is listed

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

Homosalate | Octocrylene | Avobenzone | Tocopherol | Magnesium Disodium Edta | Water | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Carbomer Homopolymer, Unspecified Type | Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate | Dimethicone | Fragrance 13576 | Methylparaben | Propylparaben | Sorbitan Isostearate | Sorbitol | Stearic Acid | Trolamine | Vinylpyrrolidone/Eicosene Copolymer | Benzyl Alcohol | Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

20 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as incomplete. An incomplete list is treated as unknown, never as a pass.

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.

  • Homosalate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

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

  • Octocrylene

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.

  • Avobenzone

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    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.

  • Tocopherol

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

  • Magnesium Disodium EDTA

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Carbomer

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

    listed as “Carbomer Homopolymer, Unspecified Type”

  • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This ingredient is an emulsifier, helping oil and water stay mixed. It keeps the formula from separating so it stays smooth and even.

  • Dimethicone

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.

  • 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 “Fragrance 13576”

  • Methylparaben

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that also adds fragrance. It keeps the product from spoiling and contributes to its scent. It belongs to the paraben family of preservatives.

  • Propylparaben

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Restricted in the EU

    A preservative that keeps the product from spoiling, and it also plays a role in the scent. In practice it helps the formula stay stable over time.

  • 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.

  • Sorbitol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A humectant that draws in and holds moisture, so it keeps the product from drying out and conditions the skin. It also acts as a fragrance component, adding to the product's scent.

  • Stearic Acid

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Refatting (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Stearic Acid helps oil and water mix, keeps that blend from separating, and cleanses. It also softens skin feel and adds scent, so it keeps the product stable and smooth while contributing fragrance.

  • Triethanolamine

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Restricted in the EU

    A buffering agent that sets and steadies the product's acidity level. It also helps oil and water mix, aids cleansing, and contributes to fragrance.

    listed as “Trolamine”

  • VP/Eicosene Copolymer

    Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    VP/Eicosene Copolymer forms a thin film on the skin and helps hold the formula together. It also adjusts the product's thickness, so it stays put and has the right texture.

    listed as “Vinylpyrrolidone/Eicosene Copolymer”

  • Benzyl Alcohol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Restricted in the EU

    Benzyl Alcohol is a multi-tasking ingredient that acts as a preservative to keep the product from spoiling and as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It also adds scent and adjusts the thickness of the formula.

  • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

    Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A starch-based powder that soaks up excess oil and moisture, keeps the formula from clumping, and adjusts its thickness. In practice it gives the product a smoother, less greasy feel.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e25cf8e4-93cd-f5f6-e053-2995a90a4545
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
20
Record checksum
sha256:ab9778b34ef78eeff5cf8b4cb99d5719d71c6205f578251e6c10bfc2e1168409

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