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Intellishade Clear SPF 50

Labeler: Revision

SPF 50 as labeled

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

Quick facts

Does Intellishade Clear SPF 50 list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Hexamethylindanopyran, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, and Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes. Fragrance components not disclosed: the label declares a fragrance blend without naming its individual components.

What are the active ingredients in Intellishade Clear SPF 50?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Avobenzone 3% Homosalate 3% Octinoxate 7.5% Octisalate 4%

Is Intellishade Clear SPF 50 mineral-only?

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

Does Intellishade Clear SPF 50 contain oxybenzone?

Oxybenzone is not listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.

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.

Octinoxate, Octisalate, Avobenzone, Homosalate, Water (Aqua), C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Boron Nitride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Yeast Extract (Faex), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ubiquinone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Steareth-20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Lecithin, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Acetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Steareth-10, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Meal Extract, Disodium EDTA, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Hexamethylindanopyran, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes

52 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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)”

  • C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

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

    This is an emollient that conditions the skin. It softens and smooths skin feel, giving the product a lighter, silkier slip as it spreads.

  • Cyclopentasiloxane

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

    This is a lightweight silicone used to condition skin and hair and to soften and smooth skin feel. It also acts as a solvent, helping the product spread and dissolve other ingredients.

  • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

    Humectant (holds moisture)

    A humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. That helps keep the product and the skin from drying out.

  • 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.

  • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It holds the oily and watery parts together in one blended, stable product.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Butylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multitasking liquid that acts as a humectant, solvent, and thickness adjuster, and carries a scent role. It draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients, and helps set the product's texture.

  • 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.

  • PEG-100 Stearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing surfactant, meaning it helps lift away oil and dirt. It's often paired with other emulsifiers in creams.

  • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

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

    This is an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient, a form of vitamin C. As an antioxidant it helps keep the formula from going off, and it softens the skin feel.

  • Yeast Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    An extract of yeast used to condition and protect skin. In practice it helps skin feel soft and forms a light protective layer on the surface.

    listed as “Yeast Extract (Faex)”

  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

    An extract from tea leaves that does several jobs: it draws in and holds moisture, softens the skin, and works as an antioxidant. It also acts as an astringent and adds a mild scent. On labels this is the tea leaf extract.

  • Epigallocatechin Gallate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

    An antioxidant. It helps keep the formula from spoiling due to exposure to air.

  • Betula Alba Bark Extract

    Flavoring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is an extract from birch bark, used in the product for flavor and fragrance. Its job is to give the formula its scent.

  • Biosaccharide Gum-1

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A fermentation gum that conditions the skin. It softens and smooths the skin's feel as the product sits on top.

  • Ubiquinone

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

    Ubiquinone is an antioxidant that helps protect the formula from spoiling over time. It also conditions the skin. On labels it's often called Coenzyme Q-10.

  • Cetyl Dimethicone

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

    A silicone that works as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel. It gives the product a silky, slippery glide.

  • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient built from a short peptide joined to a fatty acid. It's added to help keep skin feeling conditioned.

  • Squalane

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, and also conditions hair. It leaves a smooth feel and helps replace oils on the surface.

  • 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 Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A peptide-based ingredient that works as a skin conditioner. That means it helps keep skin soft and smooth.

  • Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an extract of the pomegranate fruit, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. That means it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Plankton Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from marine plankton used to condition the skin. That means it helps soften and smooth the skin's feel.

  • Steareth-20

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Steareth-20 is a helper that lets oil and water mix and also acts as a cleansing agent. In practice it keeps the water and oil parts blended into one smooth product and helps lift away dirt.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

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

    Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening its feel.

  • Allantoin

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

    Allantoin is a skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient with a soothing role. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and comfortable and forms a protective feel on the surface.

  • Lecithin

    Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Lecithin helps oil and water mix and softens skin feel. That keeps the water and oil parts blended and smooths the skin, and it also reduces static. It shows up on labels simply as Lecithin.

  • Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Acetate

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a skin-conditioning ingredient. In practice it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Glyceryl Caprylate

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Glyceryl Caprylate softens and smooths skin feel while helping oil and water stay mixed. It also works as a deodorant in the formula.

  • Carbomer

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel. It also keeps oil and water blends from separating, holding the texture together.

  • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

    Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a radish root ferment filtrate with antimicrobial and anti-seborrheic roles. It works against microbes in the formula and helps manage oiliness.

  • 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.

  • Steareth-10

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

    A helper that lets oil and water mix and also acts as a cleansing agent. It keeps the watery and oily parts blended into one smooth product, and adds back some oiliness after cleansing.

  • Simmondsia Chinensis Meal Extract

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A jojoba meal extract that conditions and softens skin. It draws in and holds moisture, smooths skin feel, and helps keep a protective layer on the surface. You may see it labeled as jojoba meal extract.

    listed as “Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Meal Extract”

  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, and helps adjust its thickness. This keeps the product stable over time.

  • Magnesium Chloride

    Flavoring (adds taste)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Magnesium Chloride is a mineral salt that adjusts the product's thickness and adds flavor. It helps set the texture of the formula.

  • 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.

  • 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 (Parfum)”

  • Benzyl Benzoate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

    Benzyl Benzoate works as a solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps limit microbial growth in the formula. It also contributes to the product's scent.

  • Citronellol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    Citronellol is a fragrance ingredient. Its job is to give the product a scent.

  • Hexamethylindanopyran

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    Hexamethylindanopyran is a fragrance ingredient. It gives the product its scent.

  • Hexyl Cinnamal

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    A fragrance ingredient. Its job is to add scent to the product.

  • Limonene

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

    Limonene works as a scent ingredient and a solvent that helps dissolve other ingredients. It also acts as a deodorant, masking or adjusting odor in the formula.

  • Linalool

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    Linalool is used mainly for fragrance and as a deodorant that adjusts the product's smell. Its job is to shape how the product scents.

  • Linalyl Acetate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    Linalyl Acetate is a fragrance ingredient. Its role is simply to contribute to the product's scent.

  • Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes

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

    This is a fragrance ingredient that also conditions skin. It scents the product and helps it feel smooth on skin.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e213b46d-d061-dc83-e053-2995a90ad875
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
52
Record checksum
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