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NIDA Invisible Fit Sun Stick

Labeler: Proso

SPF 50 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 21 September 2026

Quick facts

Does NIDA Invisible Fit Sun Stick list fragrance?

We cannot say whether fragrance is listed. The ingredient list stored for this record is not recorded as complete.

What are the active ingredients in NIDA Invisible Fit Sun Stick?

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

Is NIDA Invisible Fit Sun Stick mineral-only?

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

Does NIDA Invisible Fit Sun Stick 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.

Octisalate | Octocrylene | Homosalate | Avobenzone | Panthenol | Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Soft Particle) | Synthetic Wax (540 Mw) | Tocopherol | Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer | Silica | Butyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Copolymer (18000 Mw) | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Caprylyl Methicone | Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer | Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone (4000 Mpa.S) | Ceresin | Triethoxycaprylylsilane | Ethylhexylglycerin | Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate | Caprylyl Glycol

22 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Panthenol

    Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient that also reduces static cling. In practice it helps keep skin and hair feeling soft and smooth.

  • Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

    This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable texture as it goes on.

  • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A silicone elastomer that softens and smooths skin feel and adjusts the thickness of the product. In practice it gives a silky, cushioned texture.

    listed as “Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Soft Particle)”

  • Synthetic Wax

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A wax that adjusts the product's thickness and helps hold the mix together. It keeps the oil and water parts from separating and can act as a mild scrub particle. It also adds a light scent and helps bind the formula together.

    listed as “Synthetic Wax (540 Mw)”

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.

  • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

    Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a silicone-based ingredient that adjusts the product's thickness. It helps give the formula the right texture and body.

  • 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.

  • Acrylates Copolymer

    Antistatic (reduces static)Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    A large chain-like molecule that forms a film, leaving a thin even layer as the product dries. It also binds ingredients together and reduces static.

    listed as “Butyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Copolymer (18000 Mw)”

  • 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.

  • Caprylyl Methicone

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone-type skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps leave skin feeling smooth and conditioned.

  • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

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

    A lightweight emollient oil that softens and smooths skin feel. It helps the product glide on and gives a light, non-heavy finish.

  • Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

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

  • Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

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

    A silicone-based ingredient that cleanses and conditions. It lifts away oil and dirt while helping skin and hair feel smooth.

    listed as “Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone (4000 Mpa.S)”

  • Ceresin

    Antistatic (reduces static)Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A wax that adjusts thickness and helps hold the mix stable, and it conditions hair. In practice it thickens the product, keeps the blend from separating, and can make it look opaque rather than clear. It also helps other ingredients stick together.

  • Triethoxycaprylylsilane

    Binder (holds the formula together)

    A binding ingredient that helps hold the parts of the formula together. It is often used to coat and bind powders in a mix.

  • Ethylhexylglycerin

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)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.

  • Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

    An emollient and solvent that improves spreadability and helps stabilize light-sensitive ingredients in the formula.

  • 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.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=49eca4f2-aae3-a0d5-e063-6394a90ab25f
Retrieved
21 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
22
Record checksum
sha256:c163b7e2a24f00e56a8a58c4ddc44b1e42647529da786ce846a3f9b33ea9b31c

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