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Kroger Kroger Sunscreen
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.
26 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 stabiliser (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.
Homosalate
Fragrance ingredient (scent)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 adds scent to the product.
Octisalate
Light stabiliser (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.
Octocrylene
Light stabiliser (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 serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.
Oxybenzone
Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)Oxybenzone is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it often appears as Benzophenone-3.
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.
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.
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.
Triethanolamine
Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)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.
Stearic Acid
Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherRefatting (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.
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.
Benzyl Alcohol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)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.
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.
This is a mineral powder used as a colorant and opacifier. It adds color and makes the product look less see-through. On labels it may also appear as CI 77120.
Carbomer
Emulsion stabiliser (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.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is jojoba seed oil, used to soften and smooth skin. It conditions both skin and hair, leaving a smoother feel.
listed as “Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil”
Tocopherol
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)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.
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.
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is coconut oil, used to soften and condition skin and hair. It smooths the feel of the product and adds scent. You may also see it listed simply as coconut oil.
listed as “Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil”
Mineral Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)This is an oil that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a layer that slows moisture loss. It also acts as a solvent, conditions hair, and adds scent.
Octadecene/MA Copolymer
Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is a film-forming polymer that works as a light stabilizer and thickness adjuster. It helps keep the formula's other components steady when exposed to light, and it fine-tunes how thick or fluid the product is.
This is the juice from aloe leaves, used to condition skin. It helps skin feel smooth and in good condition. On labels it is often called aloe vera.
listed as “Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract”
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.
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.
Parfum
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is the fragrance, a blend of scent ingredients added to give the product an odour or mask other smells. It's also listed as "aroma" on some labels.
listed as “Fragrance”
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Source quality
- Source
- DailyMed drug label
- Source record
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d7356412-2a9c-437c-810f-613aadb3fce1
- Retrieved
- 5 August 2026
- Market
- United States
- Formulation date
- Not recorded
- Version
- v3 of this U.S. formulation
- Verification confidence
- High
- Entries recorded
- 26
- Record checksum
- sha256:79f6e977422ba3da79e84f9447cf7f8088414eeef25c0432e0817a51d95400f6
Earlier readings of this document
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