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MAYBELLINE NEW YORK INSTANT AGE REWIND ERASER TREATMENT MAKEUP OCTINOXATE BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 20 SUNSCREEN PLUS PROVITAMIN B5

SPF 20 as labeled

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

What is listed

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

Octinoxate, cyclopentasiloxane, water, dimethicone crosspolymer, glycerin, isotridecyl isononanoate, PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, disteardimonium hectorite, phenoxyethanol, PEG-10 dimethicone, hydrolyzed wheat protein/pvp crosspolymer, disodium stearoyl glutamate, chlorphenesin, methylparaben, lycium barbarum fruit extract, silica silylate, potassium sorbate, ethylparaben, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, panthenol, aluminum hydroxide, citric acid, BHT, sodium PCA, propylene glycol, urea, EDTA, tin oxide, ethylhexylglycerin, trehalose, polyquaternium-51, soluble collagen, sodium hyaluronate, trisodium EDTA, benzoic acid, titanium dioxide, mica, iron oxides

39 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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Dimethicone Crosspolymer

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A silicone-based ingredient that keeps the oil and water parts from separating and adjusts how thick the product is. It also helps hold styling or film in place.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)

    A film former that conditions hair and helps hold a style in place. It lays down a thin coating on hair that keeps the look set and adds smoothness.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

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

    An extract from goji berry fruit that conditions skin and hair, keeping them feeling soft. It also acts as an astringent, which gives a tightening or toning 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.

  • Potassium Sorbate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A salt used mainly as a preservative to keep the product from spoiling. It also contributes to fragrance. In practice, it helps the formula stay stable over time.

  • Ethylparaben

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A preservative that keeps the product from spoiling over time. It also adds a bit of fragrance. It belongs to the paraben group of preservatives.

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)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.

  • Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Citric Acid

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Fragrance ingredient (scent)other

    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.

  • 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”

  • 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.

  • Propylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multi-tasker that draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients as a solvent, and adjusts thickness. It also plays a role in fragrance and general skin conditioning. In practice it helps keep the product from drying out and keeps the texture consistent.

  • Urea

    Antistatic (reduces static)Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Urea is a multitasker that draws in and holds moisture in the product and on skin. It also conditions the skin, helps keep static down, and steadies the formula's acidity. In short, it keeps things hydrated and balanced.

  • EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

    EDTA is a chelating agent, meaning it binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula. This helps the product stay stable over time.

  • Tin Oxide

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Tin Oxide is a mineral powder that works as a bulking agent and adjusts a product's thickness. It also adds opacity, making a formula look more solid or less see-through, and can act as a mild abrasive.

  • 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.

  • Trehalose

    Humectant (holds moisture)Moisturizing (CosIng functional class)

    Trehalose is a sugar used as a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. That keeps skin and the formula from drying out.

  • Polyquaternium-51

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This does two jobs: it forms a thin film on the skin and conditions it. That means it lays down a smooth even layer while helping skin feel soft.

  • Soluble Collagen

    Antistatic (reduces static)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A conditioning ingredient that softens skin and hair while drawing in and holding moisture. It also forms a thin film on the surface and reduces static, and it helps keep the product feeling smooth.

  • 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.

  • Trisodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

    Trisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, helping keep the product stable.

  • Benzoic Acid

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)pH adjuster (sets the formula's acidity)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A preservative that helps keep the product from spoiling. It also fine-tunes the acidity level and adds fragrance.

  • Titanium Dioxide

    Colorant (adds color)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    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.

  • Mica

    Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)other

    Mica is a mineral used to add color and to make the product look opaque rather than see-through. It also keeps powders from clumping and adds bulk to the formula.

  • Iron Oxides

    Colorant (adds color)other

    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=12ec5a93-8c24-4ac9-94df-910dd8137e00
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
39
Record checksum
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