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Rodan & Fields REVERSE Brightening Defense Fluid

SPF 50 as labeled

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

Quick facts

Does Rodan & Fields REVERSE Brightening Defense Fluid list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Parfum, Limonene, and Linalool. Fragrance components not disclosed: the label declares a fragrance blend without naming its individual components.

What are the active ingredients in Rodan & Fields REVERSE Brightening Defense Fluid?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Avobenzone 2.8%, Homosalate 9.3%, Octisalate 4.67%, Octocrylene 6.1%

Is Rodan & Fields REVERSE Brightening Defense Fluid mineral-only?

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

Does Rodan & Fields REVERSE Brightening Defense Fluid 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.

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Octisalate, Adenosine, Aminomethyl Propanol, Aqua/Eau/Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Citral, Citric Acid, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dime­thicone Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Fragrance/Parfum, Glucono­lactone, Glycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Limonene, Linalool, Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Rosmarinic Acid, Rutin, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Carbomer, Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum

36 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Adenosine

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Adenosine is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and in good condition.

  • Aminomethyl Propanol

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Restricted in the EU

    A buffering ingredient that sets and holds the product's acidity level. In practice it keeps the formula's pH steady.

  • 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/Eau/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.

  • 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.

  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.

  • 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.

  • Citral

    Flavoring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    Citral is a fragrance and flavoring ingredient that gives the product its scent. It carries a lemony smell and is a common part of perfume blends.

  • 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.

  • Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An artichoke leaf extract used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • 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.

  • 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”

  • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

    A conditioning ingredient that also draws in and holds moisture. It helps skin feel hydrated and smooth.

  • 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”

  • 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.

    listed as “Glucono­lactone”

  • 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.

  • Glycine Soja Oil

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

    Glycine Soja Oil, also labeled as soybean oil, is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It conditions the skin and adds fragrance to the product.

    listed as “Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil”

  • Hydrogenated Lecithin

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

    An ingredient that helps oil and water mix so the formula stays blended. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smoother.

  • 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.

  • Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate

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

    A multitasker that works as an antioxidant, a humectant, and a skin conditioner. As a humectant it draws in and holds moisture, as an antioxidant it helps keep the formula from spoiling, and it also softens the feel of skin.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  • 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.

  • Rosmarinic Acid

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

    This is an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect the formula from damage caused by exposure to air. It also works to soothe skin.

  • Rutin

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

    Rutin works as an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect the formula from damage caused by air. It also conditions skin and hair, keeping them soft and smooth.

  • Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Smoothing (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

    A sesame seed extract that conditions skin and hair, smooths, and soothes. It helps the surface feel softer and calmer.

    listed as “Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract”

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sodium Carbomer

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

    A thickening agent that gels and adjusts how thick the product is. It keeps the oil and water parts from separating and forms a thin film as the product sets, which helps a lotion hold its texture and stay evenly mixed.

  • 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.

    listed as “Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891)”

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=dc230e1e-bfb8-4d7c-bad5-bff77d78220e
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
36
Record checksum
sha256:db099e271c187bf96f7e591318bc9a68a5fe358f55d6dba97afb4f0dded7e3e3

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