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Anti-Aging Complex Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Labeler: Merle Norman Cosmetics
SPF 30 as labeled
U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 23 September 2026
Quick facts
Does Anti-Aging Complex 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 Anti-Aging Complex Broad Spectrum SPF 30?
The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Avobenzone 3.0% Homosalate 8.0% Octisalate 4.0% Octocrylene 2.35% Oxybenzone 5.0%
Is Anti-Aging Complex Broad Spectrum SPF 30 mineral-only?
No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octisalate, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, and Homosalate.
Does Anti-Aging Complex Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contain oxybenzone?
Yes. Oxybenzone is listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation.
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.
54 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.
Oxybenzone
UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Restricted in the EUOxybenzone is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it often appears as Benzophenone-3.
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.
An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also adds scent to the product.
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 “Aqua/Water/Eau”
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.
Ethoxydiglycol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Ethoxydiglycol is a multitasker that works as a solvent, dissolving and carrying other ingredients so the formula stays uniform. As a humectant it draws in and holds moisture, and it also contributes to the product's scent.
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A multitasking liquid that acts as a humectant, solvent, and thickness adjuster, and carries a scent role. It draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients, and helps set the product's texture.
Alcohol Denat.
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 Denat. is ethyl alcohol with additives that make it undrinkable, used as a solvent to dissolve ingredients and thin the formula. It also cuts foam, tightens skin as an astringent, and adjusts thickness. Denat. simply means it has been denatured.
listed as “Alcohol Denat”
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Restricted in the EUThis 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.
Glycereth-26 is a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. It also adjusts the thickness of the product, helping give it the right texture.
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps hold the formula together and conditions the skin.
Nylon-12
Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A fine powder that adds bulk and adjusts the product's thickness. It also makes the formula more opaque, so it looks less clear. In practice, it can give a smooth, powdery feel.
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.
Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)This is an antioxidant that also conditions and protects the skin. As an antioxidant it helps keep the formula from going off, and it helps keep skin feeling comfortable and shielded.
Isononyl Isononanoate
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oily conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also helps cut static, giving the product a light, spreadable texture.
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.
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.
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)This is a film former. It leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product sets. It often appears on labels as PMMA.
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning malt extract broken down into smaller pieces. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A copolymer that thickens the formula, keeps the oil and water parts from separating, and forms a film as it dries. It also helps make the product look opaque and stops it from caking. In short, it sets the texture and holds the mix together.
Polyisobutene
Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A thickening and binding agent that also forms a film. It adjusts how thick the product is, holds the mix together, and leaves a thin coating on the skin as it dries.
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)An ingredient that helps oil and water mix so the formula stays blended. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smoother.
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing surfactant, meaning it helps lift away oil and dirt. It's often paired with other emulsifiers in creams.
Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.
Mica
Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)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.
listed as “Mica (CI 77019)”
A cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. It also creates foam and helps water rinse things off. On labels it's counted among the milder sugar-based cleansers.
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.
Tetrasodium EDTA
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula.
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.
Coconut Alcohol
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A fatty alcohol that does several jobs at once: it softens skin, helps oil and water mix and stay mixed, and adjusts the product's thickness. It can also help the formula cleanse and build foam, and it works as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady when exposed to light.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EUAn 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”
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.
Hexylene Glycol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A multi-tasking ingredient that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also helps oil and water mix, cleanses, adds scent, and conditions the skin.
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.
A cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix so grime rinses away. It also creates foam, giving the product its lather.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from prickly pear cactus stems that conditions the skin. In practice, it helps skin feel softer and smoother.
A ring-shaped molecule used to condition skin and to carry or manage fragrance. It leaves skin feeling smoother and helps handle scent in the formula.
A skin-conditioning ingredient that also plays a role in tanning. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and supports the skin's tanning process.
Phospholipids
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)These are skin-conditioning ingredients. They help leave skin feeling smooth and looked after.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)A ginseng root extract that softens and smooths skin feel, helps protect the skin's surface, and works as a tonic. It also conditions hair, keeping it easier to manage.
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.
A conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It works to soften and smooth the surface it's applied to.
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.
Adenosine Triphosphate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient used to keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A broken-down protein made of amino acids and peptides that conditions skin and hair. It softens skin feel and smooths hair, and as an antistatic it cuts down on static and flyaways.
A peptide (a short chain of amino acid building blocks) that works as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture. It also conditions the skin, keeping it soft and smooth.
Equisetum Arvense Extract
Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)An extract from horsetail that works as an astringent, an emollient that softens skin, plus a soothing and toning agent. It helps skin feel tightened yet smooth and refreshed.
Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a skin conditioning ingredient. It works to keep skin feeling soft and in good condition.
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.
A skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and in good condition. It's a form of vitamin A, combining retinol with palmitic acid.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 is a skin-conditioning peptide. It works to keep skin feeling soft and conditioned.
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.
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Source quality
- Source
- DailyMed drug label
- Source record
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d10272ea-aedd-5759-e053-2a95a90a3ab3
- Retrieved
- 23 September 2026
- Market
- United States
- Version
- v1 of this U.S. formulation
- Source tier
- Official label document (not independently verified by us)
- Entries recorded
- 54
- Record checksum
- sha256:d1269f53ab1d098c4fad46724e21868fd577569f67ad6e6e53ed03a5f36f8025
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