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Dr Andrew Weils for Origins

Labeler: ORIGINS NATURAL RESOURCES

SPF 45 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 September 2026

Quick facts

Does Dr Andrew Weils for Origins list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, and Eugenol.

What are the active ingredients in Dr Andrew Weils for Origins?

The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide among the sunscreen actives the FDA's monograph allows.

Is Dr Andrew Weils for Origins mineral-only?

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

Does Dr Andrew Weils for Origins 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.

Titanium Dioxide | Zinc Oxide | Water | Dimethicone | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate | Methyl Trimethicone | Isononyl Isononanoate | Diethylhexyl Succinate | Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | Butylene Glycol | Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate | Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone | Silicon Dioxide | Orange Oil, Cold Pressed | Clove Oil | Rosa X Damascena Flower Oil | Jasminum Officinale Flower | Viola Odorata Flowering Top | Geraniol | Benzyl Benzoate | .Beta.-Citronellol, (R)- | Eugenol | Epilobium Angustifolium Flowering Top | Barley | Wheat Germ | Lowbush Blueberry | Cranberry | Lycium Chinense Fruit | Rosa Roxburghii Fruit | Tribasic Calcium Phosphate | Glycerin | Scutellaria Baicalensis Root | Squalane | Yeast, Unspecified | .Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate | Isostearic Acid | Caprylyl Glycol | Butylated Hydroxytoluene | Phenoxyethanol

40 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.

  • Titanium Dioxide

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Colorant (adds color)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a white colorant and opacifier, adding whiteness and making the product less see-through. As a color additive it appears on labels as CI 77891.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    listed as “Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate”

  • Methyl Trimethicone

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    Methyl Trimethicone is a lightweight silicone that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It helps the product spread and feel smooth.

  • Isononyl Isononanoate

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

    An oily conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also helps cut static, giving the product a light, spreadable texture.

  • Diethylhexyl Succinate

    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)

    An oily liquid that softens and smooths skin while forming a thin film on the surface. It also acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and helps the product spread evenly.

  • 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.

  • Butylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multitasking liquid that acts as a humectant, solvent, and thickness adjuster, and carries a scent role. It draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients, and helps set the product's texture.

  • Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate

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

    This is an oily emollient, meaning it softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a rich, conditioning texture on skin.

  • Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

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

    This is a silicone-based ingredient that helps oil and water mix and can also do cleansing work. It conditions skin and hair, giving a smooth feel. In a formula it keeps the oil and water parts blended together.

  • 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)Viscosity 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.

    listed as “Silicon Dioxide”

  • No reviewed note yet.

    listed as “Orange Oil, Cold Pressed”

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Restricted in the EU

    An oil from Damask rose flowers that conditions skin and adds scent. It helps keep skin feeling soft while contributing to the fragrance. Also known as rose oil.

    listed as “Rosa X Damascena Flower Oil”

  • Jasminum Officinale Flower

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A flower ingredient used to help condition the skin.

  • Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract

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

    An extract from sweet violet flowers and leaves that conditions the skin and adds fragrance. It helps keep skin soft and smooth while also acting as a toning ingredient in the formula.

    listed as “Viola Odorata Flowering Top”

  • Geraniol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)Restricted in the EU

    Geraniol is a fragrance ingredient that gives the product its scent. It also acts as a tonic, adding a fresh feel.

  • Benzyl Benzoate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

    Benzyl Benzoate works as a solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps limit microbial growth in the formula. It also contributes to the product's scent.

  • Citronellol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    Citronellol is a fragrance ingredient. Its job is to give the product a scent.

    listed as “.Beta.-Citronellol, (R)-”

  • Eugenol

    Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)Restricted in the EU

    A fragrance ingredient that scents the product. It also acts as a denaturant and a toning agent within the formula.

  • Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from the flowers, leaves, and stems of rosebay used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Epilobium Angustifolium Flowering Top”

  • Hordeum Distichon Extract

    Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from barley that works as a skin-protecting ingredient. It helps shield the skin's surface.

    listed as “Barley”

  • Triticum Vulgare Germ

    Bleaching (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    This wheat germ ingredient conditions skin to soften its feel and helps protect the surface. It is also listed for a bleaching or lightening role.

    listed as “Wheat Germ”

  • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit

    Astringent (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is blueberry fruit, used in the product as a skin conditioner and astringent. It helps skin feel smooth while giving a tightening, toning effect.

    listed as “Lowbush Blueberry”

  • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is cranberry fruit, added as a skin conditioner. It helps skin feel soft and smooth.

    listed as “Cranberry”

  • Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

    This fruit extract works as an antioxidant, which helps protect the formula from going off through contact with air. That helps keep the product stable over time.

    listed as “Lycium Chinense Fruit”

  • Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract

    Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from the fruit of Rosa roxburghii, used as a tonic. It gives skin a refreshed, toned feel.

    listed as “Rosa Roxburghii Fruit”

  • Hydroxyapatite

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Bulking agent (adds volume)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Hydroxyapatite is a mineral used in this product as a mild abrasive and bulking agent, adding structure and body to the formula. It also conditions skin, helping it feel smooth. In oral care products it's used to help clean and care for teeth.

    listed as “Tribasic Calcium Phosphate”

  • 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.

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • 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.

  • Yeast

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps leave skin feeling smooth.

    listed as “Yeast, Unspecified”

  • 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”

  • Isostearic Acid

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A multitasker that helps oil and water mix and works as a cleansing agent. It also helps bind the formula's parts together, keeping everything blended.

  • 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.

  • Butylated Hydroxytoluene

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    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.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=11248cab-c3a5-4e16-8280-9f70bb863cf7
Retrieved
22 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
40
Record checksum
sha256:7db95e4f29d89f5015ee544d05854fccc696511f059e44f5f84a26856b2d6cc1

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