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Person and Covey Solbar Fifty SPF50

SPF 50 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 23 September 2026

Quick facts

Does Person and Covey Solbar Fifty SPF50 list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Benzyl Alcohol.

What are the active ingredients in Person and Covey Solbar Fifty SPF50?

The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octocrylene, Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, and Avobenzone among the sunscreen actives the FDA's monograph allows.

Is Person and Covey Solbar Fifty SPF50 mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octocrylene, Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, and Avobenzone.

Does Person and Covey Solbar Fifty SPF50 contain oxybenzone?

Yes. Oxybenzone is listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation.

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.

Octocrylene | Octinoxate | Oxybenzone | Avobenzone | Water | Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate | Dimethicone | Eicosyl Povidone (2 Eicosyl Branches/Repeat) | Stearic Acid | Cetyl Phosphate | Glycerin | Benzyl Alcohol | Cetyl Alcohol | Carbomer 1342 | Trolamine

15 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.

  • Octocrylene

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    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.

  • Octinoxate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up when exposed to sunlight. You'll often see it listed as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.

  • Oxybenzone

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Restricted in the EU

    Oxybenzone is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it often appears as Benzophenone-3.

  • Avobenzone

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    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.

  • 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.

  • Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It helps the product glide on and leave a smoother finish.

  • 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.

  • 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 (2 Eicosyl Branches/Repeat)”

  • Stearic Acid

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Refatting (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Stearic Acid helps oil and water mix, keeps that blend from separating, and cleanses. It also softens skin feel and adds scent, so it keeps the product stable and smooth while contributing fragrance.

  • Cetyl Phosphate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is a surfactant that helps oil and water mix and can also help clean. In practice it keeps the water and oil parts of the product blended together and can lift away dirt and oil.

  • 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.

  • Benzyl Alcohol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Restricted in the EU

    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.

  • Cetyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)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 multitasking fatty alcohol that helps oil and water mix and keeps the blend stable, while softening skin. It also thickens the formula and makes it more opaque, and can boost foam and cleansing.

  • 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 “Carbomer 1342”

  • Triethanolamine

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Restricted in the EU

    A buffering agent that sets and steadies the product's acidity level. It also helps oil and water mix, aids cleansing, and contributes to fragrance.

    listed as “Trolamine”

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=41fd3844-181c-4cb2-8379-f313104351ef
Retrieved
23 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
15
Record checksum
sha256:ffd75af667439378090745798452a0fb839f48d074c4dc8c12518c8da52fb200

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