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Maybelline New York Fit Dewy Plus Smooth Normal to Dry Broad Spectrum SPF 18 Sunscreen

SPF 18 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 September 2026

Quick facts

Does Maybelline New York Fit Dewy Plus Smooth Normal to Dry Broad Spectrum SPF 18 Sunscreen list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Parfum and Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone. Fragrance components not disclosed: the label declares a fragrance blend without naming its individual components.

What are the active ingredients in Maybelline New York Fit Dewy Plus Smooth Normal to Dry Broad Spectrum SPF 18 Sunscreen?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Octinoxate 7%

Is Maybelline New York Fit Dewy Plus Smooth Normal to Dry Broad Spectrum SPF 18 Sunscreen mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octinoxate.

Does Maybelline New York Fit Dewy Plus Smooth Normal to Dry Broad Spectrum SPF 18 Sunscreen 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.

Octinoxate, water, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, glycerin, isotridectyl isononanoate, PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, disteardimonium hectorite, dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol, PEG-10 dimethicone, methylparaben, disodium stearoyl glutamate, silica silylate, chlorphenesin, fragrance, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, aluminum hydroxide, dipropylene glycol, BHT, alpha-isomethyl ionone, titanium dioxide, iron oxides

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.

  • Octinoxate

    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 when exposed to sunlight. You'll often see it listed as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.

  • 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.

  • Cyclopentasiloxane

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

    This is a lightweight silicone used to condition skin and hair and to soften and smooth skin feel. It also acts as a solvent, helping the product spread and dissolve other ingredients.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Isotridecyl Isononanoate

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths the skin. It gives the product a slip that helps it spread easily.

    listed as “isotridectyl isononanoate”

  • PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

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

    A silicone-based ingredient that conditions skin and helps oil and water mix. It softens and smooths skin feel while keeping the water and oil parts blended.

  • 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.

  • Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A silicone-based ingredient that helps oil and water mix and stay blended, while also lifting away dirt and oil. It conditions the skin and adjusts how thick the product is.

  • Sodium Chloride

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Common table salt, used here mainly to adjust the thickness of the formula. It can also act as a bulking agent to add body, and shows up in oral care products. On labels it's simply salt.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  • PEG-10 Dimethicone

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

    A silicone-based ingredient that conditions skin and hair. In practice it helps leave a smooth, soft feel.

  • 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.

  • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

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

    A cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix and lifts away dirt. It also conditions skin and hair, leaving a softer feel.

  • Silica Silylate

    Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Bulking agent (adds volume)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A treated silica powder that helps hold the mix together, adjusts thickness, and adds bulk. It softens skin feel, reduces foaming, and keeps powders free-flowing.

  • Chlorphenesin

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling as bacteria and other organisms try to grow in it.

  • 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”

  • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

    This is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals in the mix that could break the formula down over time.

  • 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.

  • Ascorbyl Palmitate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Ascorbyl Palmitate is an oil-friendly form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant to keep the formula from going off. It can also add a light scent.

  • Aluminum Hydroxide

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A mineral ingredient that draws in and holds moisture, softens skin feel, and adjusts the product's thickness. It also adds opacity and forms a protective layer on the skin's surface.

  • 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.

  • Butylated Hydroxytoluene

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    An antioxidant that also adds a scent note. It helps keep the oils in the formula from going off, so the product stays stable longer. Often shortened to BHT on labels.

    listed as “BHT”

  • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Restricted in the EU

    A scent ingredient that adds fragrance to the product, and also conditions the skin. In practice it shapes how the sunscreen smells while helping skin feel conditioned.

  • 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.

  • Iron Oxides

    Colorant (adds color)

    A colorant that gives the product its shade. On labels it can also appear as CI 77491, CI 77492, or CI 77499.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=b3a37055-b58f-4c42-963b-01c1136f692d
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
26
Record checksum
sha256:3a05f751e14eb284cc5eab04fb24f0ddbda24fd19eb321c19db497485b72d6a4

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