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Correct and Protect Serum Broad Spectrum

Labeler: Murad

SPF 45 as labeled

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

Quick facts

Does Correct and Protect Serum Broad Spectrum 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 Correct and Protect Serum Broad Spectrum?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Zinc Oxide 17.0%

Is Correct and Protect Serum Broad Spectrum mineral-only?

Yes. The actives named in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation are only Zinc Oxide, and none of the FDA's other sunscreen actives is listed.

Does Correct and Protect Serum Broad Spectrum 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.

Zinc Oxide, Isododecane, Water (Aqua), Dimethicone, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Squalane, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Taurine, Inositol, Betaine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polysilicone-11, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Decyl Alcohol, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI 77492)

50 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.

  • Isododecane

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

    A light fluid that acts as a solvent, keeping other ingredients dissolved and evenly blended. It also softens skin feel and can carry fragrance. It leaves a quick, non-heavy finish as it spreads.

  • 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 (Aqua)”

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • A silicone-based material made by combining two silicone components. No official function is reported for it in the database.

  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.

  • 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.

  • Ethylhexyl Palmitate

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

    A lightweight oil that softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a slip that helps it spread easily, and it also adds scent.

  • Polymethylsilsesquioxane

    Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    This is an opacifier, meaning it makes the product look less see-through. It gives the formula a more solid, opaque appearance.

  • 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.

  • Tapioca Starch

    Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Tapioca Starch is a fine powder that adjusts thickness. It helps give the product its body and texture.

  • Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. That keeps the watery and oily parts of the product blended together instead of separating.

  • 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.

  • Fructooligosaccharides

    Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Sugar-based ingredients that act as a humectant and skin conditioner. As a humectant they draw in and hold moisture, and they help keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • 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”

  • 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.

  • 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”

  • Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, from sugar beet root, is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from white ginger root that conditions and tones the skin. It also contributes fragrance to the product.

  • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

    A tomato fruit extract that works as an antioxidant. It helps protect the formula from breaking down due to exposure to air.

    listed as “Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract”

  • Niacinamide

    Smoothing (CosIng functional class)

    An ingredient that smooths the skin's surface. In practice, it helps the product leave skin feeling even.

  • Squalane

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, and also conditions hair. It leaves a smooth feel and helps replace oils on the surface.

  • 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.

  • Yeast Amino Acids

    Humectant (holds moisture)

    These amino acids act as a humectant, meaning they draw in and hold moisture. That helps the product keep from drying out and leaves skin feeling hydrated.

  • 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.

  • Taurine

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)

    Taurine is a buffering agent, which means it helps keep the product's acidity level steady. That stability keeps the formula performing consistently.

  • Inositol

    Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)

    A multitasker that conditions hair and works as a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. It also acts as an antistatic, cutting down the static that makes hair fly away, and helps keep hair feeling soft.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Ascorbic Acid

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Ascorbic Acid is vitamin C, used here mainly as an antioxidant to protect the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, adjusts the acidity balance, and can add scent.

  • Potassium Lactate

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

    A humectant and skin conditioner that also buffers. It draws in and holds moisture to keep skin soft, and steadies the product's acidity.

  • 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.

  • Lactic Acid

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

    Lactic Acid is a multi-tasker that helps set and steady the product's acidity level. It also draws in and holds moisture and conditions the skin, so it can soften and smooth as it works.

  • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

    Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a radish root ferment filtrate with antimicrobial and anti-seborrheic roles. It works against microbes in the formula and helps manage oiliness.

  • Polysilicone-11

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    This is a film former, a silicone-based ingredient. It leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product dries down.

  • 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.

  • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

    Foaming (produces foam)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix so grime rinses away. It also creates foam, giving the product its lather.

  • Decyl Glucoside

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Decyl Glucoside is a cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix. It lifts away dirt and oil, and keeps the mixed oil-and-water parts of the formula stable.

  • Decyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multitasking ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while also helping oil and water mix and lift away dirt. It boosts foam, adds thickness, and contributes to fragrance. In practice, it helps the product clean, spread, and hold together.

  • Propylene Carbonate

    Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A solvent that dissolves and carries other ingredients, and it also adjusts the product's thickness. In practice it helps blend the formula and fine-tune its texture.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Triethoxycaprylylsilane

    Binder (holds the formula together)

    A binding ingredient that helps hold the parts of the formula together. It is often used to coat and bind powders in a mix.

  • 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.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

  • 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 77492)”

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=dba6e01b-a8ec-4812-bbe0-e418bb067032
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
50
Record checksum
sha256:23a39f6dc66eae5723f3c1efb96595dec6ab19a54359af182120f28de712a084

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