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

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, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Synthetic Wax, Isohexadecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Synthetic Beeswax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Dimethicone, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Fragrance, BHT

20 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.

  • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate

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

    Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate is an emollient that conditions and softens the skin. It gives a smooth, light feel as the product spreads.

  • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. In practice it gives the product a lighter, easier-to-spread texture.

  • Synthetic Wax

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A wax that adjusts the product's thickness and helps hold the mix together. It keeps the oil and water parts from separating and can act as a mild scrub particle. It also adds a light scent and helps bind the formula together.

  • Isohexadecane

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

    A light oil-like ingredient that works as a solvent, keeping other ingredients dissolved and mixed. It also softens and smooths skin feel, helping the product glide on.

  • 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.

  • Ozokerite

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A wax that thickens the formula and helps hold it together. It adjusts thickness, keeps the oil and water parts from separating, binds ingredients, and makes the product more opaque.

  • Paraffin

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A solid waxy substance used to condition skin and adjust how thick the product is. It helps set the texture and can carry a scent.

  • Synthetic Beeswax

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A wax used to thicken formulations, improve structure, and help products maintain a firm, spreadable texture.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate conditions the skin and helps oil and water mix. That keeps the water and oil parts blended while softening the skin feel.

  • 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.

  • Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

    An emollient and solvent that improves spreadability and helps stabilize light-sensitive ingredients in the formula.

  • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer forms a film and makes the product look opaque. In practice it leaves a thin layer on the skin and gives the formula a non-transparent appearance.

  • 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”

  • Butylated Hydroxytoluene

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    An 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”

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=20d24c9d-9558-156d-e063-6294a90a2d1a
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v2 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
20
Record checksum
sha256:a512780e0bf4f04a5392131a999e9d243cf823642cf6314b4cb4d1cef76abac5

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