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Neutrogena Neutrogena Collagen Bank SPF Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 and Neutrogena Collagen Bank Moisturizer
SPF 30 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.
32 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.
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.
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.
Water
Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin 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.
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)otherViscosity 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.
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone-type skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps leave skin feeling smooth and conditioned.
Diisopropyl Adipate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Plasticiser (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)An oily liquid that softens skin and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It helps the product spread smoothly and can add to the scent.
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.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps oil and water mix so the product stays blended. It also works as a cleansing agent that helps lift away oil and dirt.
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.
Benzyl Alcohol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Benzyl Alcohol is a multi-tasking ingredient that acts as a preservative to keep the product from spoiling and as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It also adds scent and adjusts the thickness of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A broken-down collagen that conditions skin and hair, softens and smooths skin feel, and acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture. It also forms a light film on the surface and reduces static in hair, keeping strands from flying away.
Acetyl Dipeptide-31 Amide
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and in good condition.
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.
Jojoba Esters
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Moisturising (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.
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An ingredient that conditions skin and hair and forms a thin film. That film leaves a smooth coating on the surface and helps the product hold onto skin and strands.
Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)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.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)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.
A silicone that works as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel. It gives the product a silky, slippery glide.
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also acts as an emulsifier, keeping the oil and water parts blended together.
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A cleansing surfactant, meaning it helps lift away oil and dirt. It's often paired with other emulsifiers in creams.
Behenyl Alcohol
Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A multitasker that softens and smooths skin while adjusting the product's thickness. It also helps hold the mix together and keeps the oil and water parts from separating.
Xanthan Gum
Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)otherSkin 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.
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Sodium Polyacrylate is a multi-tasking ingredient that adjusts a product's thickness, helps hold ingredients together, and stabilises oil-and-water blends. It forms a thin film on the surface, softens and conditions skin, and can absorb liquid. In hair products it also helps hold a style in place.
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone-acrylic blend that forms a thin film and conditions skin. It helps the product spread into an even layer, keeps powdery ingredients from clumping, holds the mix together, and softens skin feel.
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)A silicone-based ingredient that leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product sets. It also adds opacity, making the product look less see-through.
An oil-like ingredient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It leaves a light, spreadable finish on the skin.
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.
Disodium EDTA
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, and helps adjust its thickness. This keeps the product stable over time.
Trideceth-6
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A surfactant that works as both a cleanser and an emulsifier. It helps oil and water mix and lifts away dirt and oil, keeping the formula blended.
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=3b4dbc5a-0754-0e71-e063-6394a90aa63c
- Retrieved
- 27 July 2026
- Market
- United States
- Formulation date
- Not recorded
- Version
- v2 of this U.S. formulation
- Verification confidence
- High
- Entries recorded
- 32
- Record checksum
- sha256:2021da80e1dc2d6f293ace716759b9ec557d487360171472dcef3a4aa46b175c
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