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Neptune Ave. High Dive Barrier Repair Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Labeler: Neptune Ave.
SPF 50 as labeled
U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 21 September 2026
Quick facts
Does Neptune Ave. High Dive Barrier Repair Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 list fragrance?
We cannot say whether fragrance is listed. The ingredient list stored for this record is not recorded as complete.
What are the active ingredients in Neptune Ave. High Dive Barrier Repair Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 50?
The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Avobenzone 3% Octisalate 5% Octocrylene 8%
Is Neptune Ave. High Dive Barrier Repair Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 mineral-only?
No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octocrylene, Avobenzone, and Octisalate.
Does Neptune Ave. High Dive Barrier Repair Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contain oxybenzone?
We cannot say whether oxybenzone is listed. The ingredient list stored for this record is not recorded as complete.
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.
47 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as incomplete. An incomplete list is treated as unknown, never as a pass.
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. It also serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.
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, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.
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.
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.
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.
Niacinamide
Smoothing (CosIng functional class)An ingredient that smooths the skin's surface. In practice, it helps the product leave skin feeling even.
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.
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)An extract of the red alga Palmaria palmata used as a skin-protecting ingredient. It helps shield the skin's surface. On labels it may appear under its alga name.
listed as “Palmaria Palmata”
No reviewed note yet.
Macrocystis Pyrifera
Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A product from giant Pacific kelp used to adjust thickness. It helps give the formula the right texture and body.
listed as “Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp)”
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an oil from safflower seeds that conditions the skin and adds fragrance. It softens skin and gives the product a smoother feel.
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.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A large chain-like molecule that stabilizes emulsions, keeping the oil and water parts mixed. It also forms a thin film on the surface and adjusts the thickness of the product.
listed as “Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (60000 Mpa.S)”
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Hydroxyethylcellulose is a thickener that adjusts how thick or fluid the product is and helps keep it from separating. It forms a thin film on skin, helps hold the formula together, and works as a light stabilizer to keep it steady.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A workhorse ingredient that softens skin feel, adjusts thickness, helps oil and water mix, and keeps the blend stable. In practice it thickens the product, keeps it from separating, gives a smooth feel, and can make the product look opaque. Despite its name, it behaves like a waxy solid, not a drying alcohol.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)An oil pressed from sea buckthorn seeds, used as a skin protecting ingredient. It helps support the skin's surface within the formula.
Pectin
Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A gelling ingredient that binds the formula together and adjusts its thickness. It also keeps the oil and water parts from separating.
Ceramide NG
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Ceramide NG is a lipid used to condition the skin, helping it feel soft and smooth. On labels it was formerly known as Ceramide 2.
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.
No reviewed note yet.
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.
No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.
listed as “Distarch Phosphate, Corn”
Pentylene Glycol
Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A skin-conditioning ingredient that also works as a solvent. It helps dissolve other ingredients and keeps skin feeling conditioned.
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.
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A fluid solvent that dissolves and carries other ingredients in the formula. It keeps everything mixed together and spreading evenly.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Argan oil, used as a skin conditioner and emollient. It softens and smooths skin feel and helps keep skin in good condition.
Dibutyl Adipate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Plasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Dibutyl Adipate softens and smooths skin feel, forms a light film on the surface, and works as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It also acts as a plasticizer, keeping films flexible, and helps the product spread.
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.
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is a multipurpose ingredient made from cellulose. It adjusts thickness, absorbs liquid, keeps the oil and water parts from separating, and makes the product look opaque. It also acts as a light stabilizer and a mild scrubbing agent.
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.
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient based on glycerol and myristic acid. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Cetearyl Olivate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Slip modifier (changes how the formula spreads)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix and keeps that blend from separating. It also softens skin, conditions hair, and adds slip so the product glides on.
Saccharomyces Lysate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient made by breaking down yeast cells. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
VP/Eicosene Copolymer
Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)VP/Eicosene Copolymer forms a thin film on the skin and helps hold the formula together. It also adjusts the product's thickness, so it stays put and has the right texture.
listed as “Eicosyl Povidone”
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.
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.
listed as “Green Tea Leaf”
Centella Asiatica Leaf
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Centella Asiatica Leaf is a botanical ingredient used to condition the skin. In practice that means it helps the skin feel soft and smooth.
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 “.Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate, Dl-”
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin 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.
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.
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.
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Restricted in the EUSodium Hydroxide is a strongly alkaline ingredient used in tiny amounts to fine-tune a formula's acidity (buffering). This keeps the product's pH steady. It can also act as a denaturant, altering another substance so it stays fit for use in cosmetics rather than being consumed.
Sorbitan Olivate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)An emulsifier that helps oil and water stay mixed so the product doesn't separate. This keeps the texture even and stable.
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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is the juice from aloe leaves, used to condition skin. It helps skin feel smooth and in good condition. On labels it is often called aloe vera.
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.
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Source quality
- Source
- DailyMed drug label
- Source record
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=25034563-6420-daf6-e063-6394a90af980
- 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
- 47
- Record checksum
- sha256:f5640028ae9441ccf942ca6d279495ef465f9c1a16157c875b24da1e3524fd12
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