La Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen

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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.

• Titanium Dioxide

  UV filter (filters UV rays)Colorant (adds color)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

  Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a white colorant and opacifier, adding whiteness and making the product less see-through. As a color additive it appears on labels as CI 77891.

• Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

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

  Argan oil, used as a skin conditioner and emollient. It softens and smooths skin feel and helps keep skin in good condition.

  listed as “ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL”

• Bisabolol

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

  A conditioning and soothing ingredient that also adds a light fragrance. It softens the skin's feel and contributes scent to the product. On labels it may also appear as Levomenol.

• Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the leaves of the buddleja plant, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.

• C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This ingredient helps oil and water mix and also works as a cleansing agent. Together these jobs keep the different parts of the product blended and able to lift away dirt.

  listed as “C1220 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE”

• C14-22 Alcohols

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)

  A blend of fatty alcohols that stabilizes the emulsion, keeping the oil and water parts from separating. This helps the product hold a consistent texture over time.

  listed as “C1422 ALCOHOLS”

• Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

  An extract from tea leaves that does several jobs: it draws in and holds moisture, softens the skin, and works as an antioxidant. It also acts as an astringent and adds a mild scent. On labels this is the tea leaf extract.

  listed as “CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT”

• Caprylhydroxamic Acid

  Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

  An ingredient that binds trace metals which would otherwise spoil the formula. Keeping those metals tied up helps the product stay stable.

• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

  A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.

• 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.

• Cetyl Alcohol

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A multitasking fatty alcohol that helps oil and water mix and keeps the blend stable, while softening skin. It also thickens the formula and makes it more opaque, and can boost foam and cleansing.

• Chondrus Crispus Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  An extract of carrageenan seaweed that conditions skin and adjusts thickness. It helps skin feel soft while giving the product its texture and body.

• 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.

• Ethyl Macadamiate

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin soft and comfortable. On the label it may also appear tied to macadamia nut oil esters.

• Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

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

  Ethylhexyl Isononanoate is an emollient. It softens and smooths the way skin feels.

• 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.

• 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 (PARFUM)”

• 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.

• 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.

• Glyceryl Isostearate

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

  Glyceryl Isostearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also works as an emulsifier, helping the oil and water parts stay mixed.

• Glyceryl Undecylenate

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

  Glyceryl Undecylenate conditions the skin and softens its feel. It also helps the oil and water parts blend together.

• Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Rhizome/Root

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

  Licorice root material that conditions and soothes the skin. It helps keep skin moisturized, soft, and smooth. You may see it labeled as licorice on the ingredient list.

  listed as “GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT”

• Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

  Sunflower seed oil does several jobs: it softens and smooths skin, forms a light layer on the surface, and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. Together this helps skin feel smooth and holds the formula together.

  listed as “HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL”

• Hexyldecanol

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

  Hexyldecanol is a skin-conditioning emollient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It helps the product spread and leave a smooth finish.

• Isostearyl Palmitate

  Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Isostearyl Palmitate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also helps hold the formula together and conditions the skin.

• Jojoba Esters

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

  A skin-conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths, adds moisture, and has a soothing effect. In practice it helps the product feel comfortable and keeps skin from feeling dry.

• Arginine

  Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Arginine is an amino acid that works as a skin and hair conditioner. It softens the feel of skin and hair, and can also cut static and add a light scent. In formulas it's sometimes used to balance the acidity of the mix.

  listed as “L-ARGININE”

• Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the flowers and leaves of edelweiss that conditions the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  listed as “LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM (EDELWEISS) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT”

• Levulinic Acid

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Levulinic Acid is a multi-tasker that conditions skin and adds scent. It helps keep skin feeling soft while contributing to the product's fragrance.

• Methylpropanediol

  Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  This is a solvent. It dissolves other ingredients so they blend into one liquid mixture.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

  A form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant, helping protect the formula from going off. It's a stable vitamin C derivative you'll see on labels.

• 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.

• Sodium Levulinate

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Sodium Levulinate is a skin-conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps keep skin feeling smooth and in good condition. It's the sodium salt of levulinic acid.

• Sodium PCA

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

  Sodium PCA is a humectant that draws in and holds moisture, and it conditions both skin and hair to keep them feeling soft. It also has an antistatic action, helping reduce static flyaways in hair.

• Steareth-2

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  A surfactant that helps oil and water mix and also lifts away dirt and oil. It keeps the formula blended and contributes to cleansing.

• Steareth-21

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  Steareth-21 helps oil and water mix and works as a cleansing agent. That means it holds the water and oil parts together in a stable blend and helps rinse away grime.

• Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

  Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

  This is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula.

• Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

  A thyme extract used as a skin conditioner and a tonic for a refreshed feel. It also adds fragrance to the product.

  listed as “THYMUS VULGARIS (THYME) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT”

• 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.

• Tocophersolan

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

  Tocophersolan is a form of vitamin E that works as an antioxidant. It helps keep the formula from going off as it meets air over time. You may see it labeled as a vitamin E derivative.

• 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.

• 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)”

• Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

  This is an extract of ginger root that conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smooth. It also adds fragrance and works as a tonic, giving a refreshed feel. You may see it listed by its ginger source name.

  listed as “ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT”

Source

DailyMed drug label

Source record

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3f00befa-415d-415d-89e1-6ba8770ba51e

Retrieved

21 September 2026

Market

United States

Version

v1 of this U.S. formulation

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Official label document (not independently verified by us)

Entries recorded

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