PROJECT REEF Mineral Sunscreen SPF-50

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• 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.

• 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.

• Algae Extract

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from various algae that acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture, and as an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also conditions the skin and adds fragrance to the product.

• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is the juice from aloe leaves, used to condition skin. It helps skin feel smooth and in good condition. On labels it is often called aloe vera.

  listed as “*Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice”

• 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.

  listed as “Aqua (Deionized Water)”

• 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.

• Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

  This is shea butter, a rich fat that softens and smooths the skin. It also adjusts the thickness of the product, giving it more body. You may see it listed under its common name, shea butter.

  listed as “*Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter”

• Camellia Sinensis Extract

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Bleaching (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract of the whole tea plant that works as an antioxidant, a skin conditioner, and a bleaching (lightening) agent. In practice it helps protect the formula from oxidation while softening skin and evening tone.

  listed as “*Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract”

• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

  A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.

• 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.

• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  A scented oil from the sweet orange plant used for fragrance. Its job is to give the product its smell.

• Cocos Nucifera Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is coconut oil, used to soften and condition skin and hair. It smooths the feel of the product and adds scent. You may also see it listed simply as coconut oil.

  listed as “*Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil”

• Decyl Glucoside

  Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  Decyl Glucoside is a cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix. It lifts away dirt and oil, and keeps the mixed oil-and-water parts of the formula stable.

• Dehydroacetic Acid

  Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

  Dehydroacetic Acid is a preservative. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

• Ethyl Vanillin

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

  This adds fragrance and has a soothing function. It gives the product scent and a soothing quality.

• Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

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

  An extract from bladderwrack seaweed that conditions and softens skin while giving a smoothing, soothing feel. In practice it helps skin feel smooth and comfortable.

  listed as “Fucus Vesiculosus (Seaweed) Extract”

• 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.

  listed as “*Glycerin”

• 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.

• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract

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

  An extract from sunflower seeds and flowers that conditions skin and hair and softens skin feel. In practice it helps keep skin smooth and comfortable.

  listed as “Helianthus Annuus”

• Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

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

  An oil from sea buckthorn fruit that conditions and works as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel. It leaves skin feeling supple and well-kept.

  listed as “*Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil”

• Hydroxyethylcellulose

  Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Hydroxyethylcellulose is a thickener that adjusts how thick or fluid the product is and helps keep it from separating. It forms a thin film on skin, helps hold the formula together, and works as a light stabilizer to keep it steady.

• Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

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

  This is lavender oil, used to give the product its scent. It acts as a fragrance and a tonic ingredient.

  listed as “Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil”

• Polyhydroxystearic Acid

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the oily and watery parts blended so the formula holds together.

• Punica Granatum Extract

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  This is an extract of the whole pomegranate plant, working as an antioxidant and skin protector. The antioxidant role helps keep the formula from spoiling due to oxygen, while the protective role helps shield the skin's surface. On labels, Punica granatum is the pomegranate.

  listed as “*Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract”

• Rubus Idaeus Extract

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  This is a raspberry fruit extract used to protect the skin. It helps shield skin from outside factors.

  listed as “Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Extract”

• 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.

• Tridecyl Salicylate

  Antistatic (reduces static)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning ingredient that leaves skin feeling smooth. It also has antistatic properties, cutting down static cling.

• Xanthan Gum

  Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Skin 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.

• Propanediol

  Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend evenly. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula.

  listed as “Zemea (Corn) Propanediol. *Denotes”

Source

DailyMed drug label

Source record

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=87b9170c-956e-4aa2-9416-da00cca81b58

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

29

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