Sheer Daily Wear Face Protection Mineral Based Sunscreen SPF 16

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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.

• 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 “Water (Aqua)”

• 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.

• Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

  Sunflower seed oil does several jobs: it softens and smooths skin, forms a light layer on the surface, and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. Together this helps skin feel smooth and holds the formula together.

  listed as “Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil”

• 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”

• Sorbitan Stearate

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. This keeps the formula blended into one consistent texture.

• Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

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

  Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix, and it also conditions the skin. So it keeps the formula blended while softening the skin feel.

• 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*”

• 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.

• 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.

• Magnesium Sulfate

  Bulking agent (adds volume)

  Magnesium Sulfate is a mineral salt used to add bulk to the formula. It helps fill out the product's body and texture.

• Gluconolactone

  Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Gluconolactone binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula. It also conditions the skin, helping it feel better.

• 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.

• 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.

• Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  A sandalwood oil that adds scent to the product. Its role is purely fragrance.

• 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.

• 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.

• Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

  This is jojoba seed oil, used to soften and smooth skin. It conditions both skin and hair, leaving a smoother feel.

  listed as “Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*”

• Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

  Sunflower seed oil does several jobs: it softens and smooths skin, forms a light layer on the surface, and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. Together this helps skin feel smooth and holds the formula together.

  listed as “Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*”

• 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 (Virgin Coconut) Oil*”

• Calcium Gluconate

  Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, and conditions the skin. In practice it helps keep the product stable while contributing to skin feel.

• 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.

• Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and conditioned.

• Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 is a skin-conditioning peptide. Its job is to keep skin feeling soft and conditioned.

• Iron Oxides

  Colorant (adds color)

  A colorant that gives the product its shade. On labels it can also appear as CI 77491, CI 77492, or CI 77499.

  listed as “Iron Oxide CI 77492”

• Iron Oxides

  Colorant (adds color)

  A colorant that gives the product its shade. On labels it can also appear as CI 77491, CI 77492, or CI 77499.

  listed as “Iron Oxide CI 77491”

• Iron Oxides

  Colorant (adds color)

  A colorant that gives the product its shade. On labels it can also appear as CI 77491, CI 77492, or CI 77499.

  listed as “Iron Oxide CI 77499”

Source

DailyMed drug label

Source record

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3d83c220-1801-4193-b6a8-c777f412c173

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

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