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MDSolarSciences Hydrating Sheer Lip Balm SPF 30 -Crystal

SPF 30 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 21 September 2026

What is listed

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

Avobenzone, Octisalate, Homosalate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Paraffin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Octyldodecanol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Jojoba Esters, Microcrystalline Wax, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Squalene, Polyglycerin-3, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Sorbitan Oleate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 77861, CI 45410, CI 19140

35 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 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 under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

  • Octisalate

    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, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

  • Homosalate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)Restricted in the EU

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also adds scent to the product.

  • Persea Gratissima Oil

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

    Avocado oil, used to condition skin. It leaves skin feeling soft and looked-after.

    listed as “Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil”

  • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is shea butter, a rich fat that softens and smooths the skin. It also adjusts the thickness of the product, giving it more body. You may see it listed under its common name, shea butter.

    listed as “Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter”

  • Hydrogenated Soybean Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickened oil that softens and smooths the skin feel and draws in and holds moisture. It also adjusts how thick the product is, giving it more body. In practice it makes the formula richer and helps skin feel conditioned.

  • Paraffin

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

    A solid waxy substance used to condition skin and adjust how thick the product is. It helps set the texture and can carry a scent.

  • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

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

    An oil that conditions skin and adds scent. It softens and smooths skin feel while contributing to the fragrance. It's commonly known as castor oil.

    listed as “Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil”

  • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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

    Olive fruit oil that conditions skin and adds fragrance to the product. It softens the skin's feel and contributes to the product's scent. Often listed simply as olive oil.

    listed as “Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil”

  • Octyldodecanol

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel, and a solvent that helps dissolve other ingredients. It also carries fragrance. Together this means the product spreads smoothly and stays blended.

  • Butyloctyl Salicylate

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

    A liquid that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent. It softens skin feel and helps dissolve and spread other ingredients in the mix.

  • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

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

    An oil-type ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It conditions and adds a smooth feel to what you apply.

  • 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.

  • Microcrystalline Wax

    Binder (holds the formula together)Bulking agent (adds volume)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a fine-crystal wax. It binds ingredients together, adds bulk, thickens the product, and keeps the oil and water parts from separating.

  • Stearic Acid

    Emulsion stabilizer (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.

  • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a wax from sunflower seeds, used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax”

  • Squalene

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin, and conditions hair. It also works as a solvent, helping dissolve and carry other ingredients in the mix.

  • Polyglycerin-3

    Humectant (holds moisture)

    Polyglycerin-3 is a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. In practice it helps keep the product and skin from drying out.

  • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient, a form of vitamin C. As an antioxidant it helps keep the formula from going off, and it softens the skin feel.

    listed as “Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C)”

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)otherSkin 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.

    listed as “Tocopheryl Acetate (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.

    listed as “Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C)”

  • 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.

    listed as “Tocopherol (Vitamin E)”

  • Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax

    A wax obtained from the peel of Rhus verniciflua fruit. No specific function is reported for it in the official data.

  • Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax

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

    A flower wax that conditions and softens the skin. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and can add body to the product's texture.

  • Sorbitan Oleate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed together in the formula. This helps the product stay smooth and evenly blended.

  • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A mineral ingredient that adds bulk and adjusts the product's thickness. This helps give the formula its texture and body.

  • 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.

    listed as “CI 77891”

  • 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.

    listed as “CI 77491”

  • 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.

    listed as “CI 77492”

  • 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.

    listed as “CI 77499”

  • CI 15850

    Colorant (adds color)Hair dyeing (colors hair)Restricted in the EU

    CI 15850 is a color added to give the product its shade. It's a colorant, and can also be used to dye hair.

  • Acid Blue 9

    Hair dyeing (colors hair)

    Acid Blue 9 is a colorant, giving the product its blue shade. It can also be used to tint hair.

    listed as “CI 42090”

  • 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.

    listed as “CI 77861”

  • CI 45410

    Colorant (adds color)Hair dyeing (colors hair)

    A colorant used to give the product its color, and it can also dye hair. It's a xanthene-type color.

  • CI 19140

    Colorant (adds color)Hair dyeing (colors hair)Restricted in the EU

    CI 19140 is a yellow color used to shade the product. It's a colorant and can also be used to dye hair. You may see it listed as Tartrazine.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0f23441c-2399-4a72-9f0a-420d25db78af
Retrieved
21 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
35
Record checksum
sha256:d14d182e83122b100c5c6a7d703b932bb40396b33f44b1970176fbb5e2b5851e

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