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Neutrogena Neutrogena Beach Defense Water Plus Sun Protection Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 (Spray)

SPF 50 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 27 July 2026

What is listed

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

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Alcohol Denat, Isobutane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyester-7, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Fragrance, Tocopheryl Acetate

12 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 stabiliser (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.

  • Homosalate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)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 adds scent to the product.

  • Octisalate

    Light stabiliser (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.

  • Octocrylene

    Light stabiliser (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 serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.

  • Alcohol Denat.

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPreservative (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”

  • Isobutane

    Propellant (expels the product from the can)

    A propellant. In spray or aerosol products it provides the push that pumps the contents out of the can.

  • Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

    This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable texture as it goes on.

  • Polyester-7

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a polymer that forms a film, conditions the skin, and adjusts thickness. It leaves a thin layer on the surface, smooths the skin feel, and gives the product body.

  • Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)

    A large chain-like molecule that forms a film, leaving a thin even layer over the surface. It also helps hold hair in place.

  • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. In practice, it helps the product spread easily and leaves a smooth finish.

  • Parfum

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is the fragrance, a blend of scent ingredients added to give the product an odour or mask other smells. It's also listed as "aroma" on some labels.

    listed as “Fragrance”

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)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.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0464448b-342b-4e54-a20e-6ec6bd622889
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v2 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
12
Record checksum
sha256:c3b088a8c9df18b865f76d93eba7d5eaac231615895b2dbf232076240f10f65a

Earlier readings of this document

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