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Mary Kay TimeWise Daytime Defender Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Labeler: Mary Kay
SPF 30 as labeled
U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 September 2026
Quick facts
Does Mary Kay TimeWise Daytime Defender Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 list fragrance?
No fragrance, parfum or listed fragrance ingredient appears in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.
What are the active ingredients in Mary Kay TimeWise Daytime Defender Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30?
The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Avobenzone 3% (w/w) Octisalate 4.5% (w/w) Octocrylene 9% (w/w)
Is Mary Kay TimeWise Daytime Defender Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 mineral-only?
No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octisalate, Octocrylene, and Avobenzone.
Does Mary Kay TimeWise Daytime Defender Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contain oxybenzone?
Oxybenzone is not listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.
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.
32 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.
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.
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.
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.
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/eau/aqua”
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.
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.
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.
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone-type skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps leave skin feeling smooth and conditioned.
Ceteareth-25
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Ceteareth-25 helps oil and water mix and works as a cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. That keeps the water and oil parts of the product blended together while helping it rinse or wipe away.
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.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A thickening agent that adjusts how thick or fluid the product is. In practice it gives the sunscreen its body and helps it hold together.
Cera Alba
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Cera Alba is beeswax, used to soften skin, form a film, and help oil and water mix. It smooths skin feel, leaves a thin protective layer, and keeps the water and oil parts blended. It's the Latin label name for beeswax.
listed as “beeswax/ cire d'abeille/cera alba”
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also acts as an emulsifier, keeping the oil and water parts blended together.
Niacinamide
Smoothing (CosIng functional class)An ingredient that smooths the skin's surface. In practice, it helps the product leave skin feeling 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.
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.
Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate
Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is a cleansing agent that helps lift away dirt and oil, and it boosts foam. It also conditions the hair.
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.
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.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This prickly pear fruit extract is a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
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.
Disodium EDTA
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Viscosity 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.
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.
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from yeast cells used for skin conditioning. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Sucrose Stearate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Sucrose Stearate conditions and smooths skin while helping oil and water stay mixed. It also lends a mild cleansing role and keeps the blend stable.
Alcohol
Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Alcohol is ethyl alcohol used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and thin the formula. It also cuts foam, tightens skin as an astringent, and adjusts thickness. It appears on labels simply as alcohol or ethanol.
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and adjusts how thick the product is. It also adds fragrance. This helps the formula blend and spread evenly.
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.
Resveratrol is used as an antioxidant and skin-protecting ingredient. Antioxidants help keep the formula from spoiling through contact with air, and it also helps shield the skin's surface.
Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive (protects the container and equipment from corrosion)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)A preservative that helps keep the product from spoiling. It also adds fragrance and guards against corrosion in the formula.
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.
Oligopeptide-1
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A small chain of amino acids used as a skin conditioner. It 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=00f0f30d-236a-fd45-e063-6294a90a747d
- Retrieved
- 22 September 2026
- Market
- United States
- Version
- v1 of this U.S. formulation
- Source tier
- Official label document (not independently verified by us)
- Entries recorded
- 32
- Record checksum
- sha256:b01da2607f7432de68827770bcdaf91ae8b4f9f1a4cc12d6df914aba68b94e08
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