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Philosophy Hope in a Jar Smooth-glow Multi-tasking Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 with Pro-vitamin P, glycolic and hyaluronic acids

Labeler: Philosophy

SPF 30 as labeled

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

Quick facts

Does Philosophy Hope in a Jar Smooth-glow Multi-tasking Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 with Pro-vitamin P, glycolic and hyaluronic acids list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Parfum. Fragrance components not disclosed: the label declares a fragrance blend without naming its individual components.

What are the active ingredients in Philosophy Hope in a Jar Smooth-glow Multi-tasking Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 with Pro-vitamin P, glycolic and hyaluronic acids?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Avobenzone 2.7% Homosalate 8% Octisalate 4.5% Octocrylene 9%

Is Philosophy Hope in a Jar Smooth-glow Multi-tasking Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 with Pro-vitamin P, glycolic and hyaluronic acids mineral-only?

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

Does Philosophy Hope in a Jar Smooth-glow Multi-tasking Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 with Pro-vitamin P, glycolic and hyaluronic acids 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.

Avobenzone | Octisalate | Octocrylene | Homosalate | Citric Acid | 1,3-Butylene Glycol 1-Monomyristate | Glyceryl Stearate | Fragrance 13576 | Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract | Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol | Silanetriol | Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (450 Mw) | Hydroxyacetophenone | Sorbitan Isostearate | Methylpropanediol | Potassium Sorbate | Polyacrylate-13 | Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer | Phytic Acid | Water | Cetearyl Alcohol | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Boron Nitride | Mica | Ceteareth-20 | Dimethicone | Hyaluronic Acid | Titanium Dioxide | Caprylyl Glycol | Polysorbate 20 | Glycerin | 1,2-Hexanediol | Echinacea Purpurea Flowering Top Water | Sodium Hydroxide | Glucosyl Hesperidin | Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Extract | Sodium Benzoate

37 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.

  • 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.

  • Octisalate

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

    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

    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.

  • Homosalate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also adds scent to the product.

  • Citric Acid

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Citric Acid is a mild acid used to fine-tune a formula's pH. It keeps the acidity steady (buffering), binds trace metals that would spoil the formula (chelating), and can add a scent note.

  • 1,3-Butylene Glycol 1-Monomyristate

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • 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.

  • Parfum

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

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

    listed as “Fragrance 13576”

  • Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract of mandarin orange peel that conditions skin, keeping it feeling smooth.

    listed as “Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract”

  • Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

    An antioxidant, meaning it helps keep the formula from going off as it meets air over time. That helps the product stay stable through use.

  • Silanetriol

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A hair-conditioning ingredient. That means it helps hair feel smooth and more manageable.

  • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    An oily liquid that softens and smooths the skin feel while helping set the product's thickness. In practice it gives the formula a slip and body so it spreads and stays where you put it.

    listed as “Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (450 Mw)”

  • Hydroxyacetophenone

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

    An antioxidant that helps keep the formula from going off over time. In practice it protects the product's other ingredients from breaking down.

  • Sorbitan Isostearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix and stay together. This keeps the product from separating so it stays smooth and even.

  • Methylpropanediol

    Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    This is a solvent. It dissolves other ingredients so they blend into one liquid mixture.

  • Potassium Sorbate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A salt used mainly as a preservative to keep the product from spoiling. It also contributes to fragrance. In practice, it helps the formula stay stable over time.

  • Polyacrylate-13

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Restricted in the EU

    This is a film former. It leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product dries down.

  • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

    Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickening agent that adjusts how thick or fluid the product is. In practice it gives the sunscreen its body and helps it hold together.

  • Phytic Acid

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

    Phytic Acid is a chelating agent, meaning it binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula. This helps keep the product stable over time.

  • 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.

  • Cetearyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)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 workhorse ingredient that softens skin feel, adjusts thickness, helps oil and water mix, and keeps the blend stable. In practice it thickens the product, keeps it from separating, gives a smooth feel, and can make the product look opaque. Despite its name, it behaves like a waxy solid, not a drying alcohol.

  • 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.

  • Boron Nitride

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Slip modifier (changes how the formula spreads)

    A powder that adds bulk and modifies slip. It fills out the formula and helps it glide and spread smoothly.

  • Mica

    Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    Mica is a mineral used to add color and to make the product look opaque rather than see-through. It also keeps powders from clumping and adds bulk to the formula.

  • Ceteareth-20

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing agent that also helps oil and water mix. It lifts away dirt and keeps the water and oil parts of the product from separating.

  • 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.

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A moisture-grabbing ingredient that draws in and holds water. That keeps skin conditioned and helps it feel supple. It's the salt form of hyaluronic acid.

    listed as “Hyaluronic Acid”

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Polysorbate 20

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Polysorbate 20 helps oil and water mix so the product stays blended. It also acts as a cleansing agent that lifts away oil and dirt.

  • 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.

  • 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A fluid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smooth.

  • Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Water

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

    A water-based liquid distilled from coneflower that conditions skin and adds fragrance. It helps keep skin feeling soft and lends the product a scent.

    listed as “Echinacea Purpurea Flowering Top Water”

  • Sodium Hydroxide

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Restricted in the EU

    Sodium Hydroxide is a strongly alkaline ingredient used in tiny amounts to fine-tune a formula's acidity (buffering). This keeps the product's pH steady. It can also act as a denaturant, altering another substance so it stays fit for use in cosmetics rather than being consumed.

  • Glucosyl Hesperidin

    Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. It also conditions skin, keeping it soft and comfortable.

  • Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract

    Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    An extract of mandarin orange fruit that works as a skin protector, helping to keep skin shielded from external factors.

    listed as “Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Extract”

  • Sodium Benzoate

    Anticorrosive (protects the container and equipment from corrosion)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A preservative that helps keep the product from spoiling. It also adds fragrance and guards against corrosion in the formula.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=24ffeef6-ca72-5f30-e063-6394a90a41d1
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
37
Record checksum
sha256:cc41f8103bb838e44ce84d670dacb6761f2216e8b86fd3ff905b45e9cf3ecacf

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