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MONAT GLOBAL Cream
SPF 40 as labeled
U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 21 September 2026
Quick facts
Does MONAT GLOBAL Cream 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 MONAT GLOBAL Cream?
The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Zinc Oxide 18.8%
Is MONAT GLOBAL Cream mineral-only?
Yes. The actives named in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation are only Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, and none of the FDA's other sunscreen actives is listed.
Does MONAT GLOBAL Cream 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.
64 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.
Zinc Oxide
UV filter (filters UV rays)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, the core sun-protection job in this product. It also helps protect the skin surface and can add whiteness or opacity. On some labels it appears as CI 77947 when used for color.
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”
Dodecane
Fragrance ingredient (scent)An ingredient used for its scent. It contributes to the fragrance of the product.
Coco-Caprylate is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable slip.
Tricaprylin is an oily ingredient that adds scent and conditions skin. It helps skin feel soft and smooth while contributing to the product's fragrance.
Brassica Napus Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract of the rapeseed plant used to condition the skin. It helps keep the surface soft and smooth.
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Coconut Alkanes is an emollient and solvent. It softens and smooths skin feel while helping dissolve and carry other ingredients.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is jojoba seed oil, used to soften and smooth skin. It conditions both skin and hair, leaving a smoother feel.
listed as “Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil”
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A clay-based ingredient used to form gels and adjust thickness. It gives the product body and helps set its texture so it stays consistent.
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)An ingredient that helps oil and water mix and adjusts the product's thickness. In practice it keeps the water and oil parts blended and gives the formula its body.
listed as “Polyglceryl-3 Polyricinoleate”
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)An extract of rice bran that conditions and protects the skin. It helps keep the surface feeling smooth and shielded.
listed as “Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Extract”
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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.
Glyceryl Caprylate
Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Glyceryl Caprylate softens and smooths skin feel while helping oil and water stay mixed. It also works as a deodorant in the formula.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel and conditions the skin. It gives the product a light, easy-spreading feel.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)An emulsifier that helps oil and water combine. It keeps the two parts of the product blended into a stable, uniform mix.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the oily and watery parts blended so the formula holds together.
Magnesium Sulfate
Bulking agent (adds volume)Magnesium Sulfate is a mineral salt used to add bulk to the formula. It helps fill out the product's body and texture.
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.
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is coconut oil, used to soften and condition skin and hair. It smooths the feel of the product and adds scent. You may also see it listed simply as coconut oil.
listed as “Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil”
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil from lemon peel used mainly for its scent. It also conditions the skin so it feels smoother.
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Tonic (CosIng functional class)This is the aromatic oil from limes, used mainly to add scent to the product. It also conditions skin and hair, helps with cleansing, and gives a fresh, toning feel.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)A scented oil from bergamot fruit used for fragrance and perfuming. It gives the product its smell. On labels it may also appear as bergamot oil.
listed as “Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil”
Tremella Fuciformis Fruiting Body Extract
Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This comes from the Tremella mushroom and works as a humectant and skin conditioner. It draws in and holds moisture while helping keep skin soft.
listed as “Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract”
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.
Linoleic Acid
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A fatty acid that does several jobs here: it cleanses, conditions skin and hair, and softens and smooths skin feel. As a cleansing agent it helps lift away dirt and oil, and it also reduces static in hair.
Lecithin
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Lecithin helps oil and water mix and softens skin feel. That keeps the water and oil parts blended and smooths the skin, and it also reduces static. It shows up on labels simply as Lecithin.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil from meadowfoam seeds used as a skin conditioner. It helps the skin feel smooth and soft.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A seed oil that helps keep the oil and water parts from separating and conditions skin and hair. It forms a layer on the surface that slows moisture loss, keeping skin feeling soft.
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil from camellia seeds, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps soften and smooth the skin.
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil from tomato seeds that conditions and softens skin. It smooths skin feel and helps keep it from feeling dry.
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil from carrot seeds that softens and smooths the skin's feel. It also adds a scent to the product. On labels it's sometimes just called carrot seed oil.
Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It softens and smooths, improving the surface feel of both.
Oleic Acid
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Oleic acid does two jobs: it softens and smooths skin feel, and it helps oil and water mix. That keeps the water and oil parts of the product blended together.
Palmitic Acid
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Palmitic Acid softens and smooths the skin feel while also helping oil and water mix. That means it keeps the formula blended and contributes to how it sits on skin.
Stearic Acid
Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Refatting (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.
Triolein
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A skin conditioner that also adjusts the thickness of the formula. It helps control how thick or fluid the product is while softening the skin feel.
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.
Adansonia Digitata Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A baobab oil used to condition skin. It softens and smooths skin feel.
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an oil from the buriti fruit, used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from the Tiare flower used for skin conditioning. That means it helps keep skin soft and smooth. You may see it labeled under its flower name, Tiare.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is an oil that conditions and softens the skin. It smooths the skin feel and leaves it feeling supple.
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil pressed from the pequi fruit, used here as a skin conditioner. It softens and smooths the skin's surface and helps the product feel richer.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Sunflower seed oil does several jobs: it softens and smooths skin, forms a light layer on the surface, and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. Together this helps skin feel smooth and holds the formula together.
listed as “Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) 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”
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive (physically scrubs)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A jojoba seed extract that works as an emollient and conditioner for skin and hair, and can also act as a mild abrasive. It softens and smooths, and in scrub-type products the particles help with polishing.
listed as “Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract”
Triheptanoin
Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)An occlusive oil that forms a layer on the skin to slow moisture loss, and it also adjusts how thick the product is. In practice it keeps skin from drying out and helps set the texture.
C9-12 Alkane
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)This is a lightweight blend of alkanes that softens and smooths skin feel while also acting as a solvent to dissolve and carry other ingredients. It forms a light layer on the surface that helps hold in moisture, and it conditions skin and hair. It helps the product spread easily.
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)A film-forming ingredient that leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product dries. It also works as a plasticizer, keeping that film flexible rather than stiff.
Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)This is a film-forming ingredient. It leaves a thin layer on the skin as the product dries.
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.
listed as “Tocopherol Acetate”
Ulva Lactuca Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)An extract of the Ulva lactuca alga used to condition and protect the skin. It helps skin feel soft and forms a supportive layer on its surface.
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.
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It holds the oily and watery parts together so the product stays uniform.
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.
Triethyl Citrate
Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A multi-tasking liquid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also adds scent, works as a deodorant, softens the film the product leaves, and adjusts thickness. On labels it plays several roles at once.
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.
Betaine
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Betaine is a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. This helps keep skin and hair conditioned and stops the product from drying out.
listed as “Betain”
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Glyceryl Undecylenate conditions the skin and softens its feel. It also helps the oil and water parts blend together.
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.
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.
Bentonite
Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Bulking agent (adds volume)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is a clay that soaks up liquid and adds bulk to the formula. It also adjusts thickness and keeps the oil and water parts from separating.
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.
listed as “Titanium Dioxide (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.
listed as “Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)”
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Source quality
- Source
- DailyMed drug label
- Source record
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e92288bb-739a-2f73-e053-2995a90ac01f
- 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
- 64
- Record checksum
- sha256:cba9f6fecbf11d2169538ff5b361e077fff20b10e55c627e241cc76e151c3541
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