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Sun Bum Daily Face Liquid Sunscreen Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 50

SPF 50 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 27 July 2026

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Octisalate, Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octocrylene, water, alcohol denat (10%), butyloctyl salicylate, glycerin, propanediol, isododecane, acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxy-methacrylate copolymer, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, triethyl citrate, acacia senegal gum, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, ethylhexylglycerin, lysolecithin, methyl gluceth-20, phenoxyethanol, pullulan, sclerotium gum, silica, sodium polyacrylate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum

28 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

Also listed in the FDA filing

The manufacturer's FDA filing for this product also lists Butyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate/Trimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer. The package does not print this name, so it is not part of the stored declaration and is not checked against your list.

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

    Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    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

    Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    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

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)Restricted in the EU

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also adds scent to the product.

  • Octocrylene

    Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    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.

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin 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.

  • Alcohol Denat.

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPreservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol with additives that make it undrinkable, used as a solvent to dissolve ingredients and thin the formula. It also cuts foam, tightens skin as an astringent, and adjusts thickness. Denat. simply means it has been denatured.

    listed as “alcohol denat (10%)”

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Isododecane

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

    A light fluid that acts as a solvent, keeping other ingredients dissolved and evenly blended. It also softens skin feel and can carry fragrance. It leaves a quick, non-heavy finish as it spreads.

  • Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone-acrylic copolymer that forms a thin film and conditions skin. It leaves an even layer on the surface, helps hold hair in place, and softens skin feel.

    listed as “acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxy-methacrylate copolymer”

  • 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”

  • Triethyl Citrate

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPlasticizer (keeps a film flexible)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multi-tasking liquid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also adds scent, works as a deodorant, softens the film the product leaves, and adjusts thickness. On labels it plays several roles at once.

  • Acacia Senegal Gum

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    A gum that forms a thin film, leaving a light coating on the skin as the product dries. It can also contribute fragrance.

  • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A large chain-like molecule that stabilizes emulsions, keeping the oil and water parts mixed. It also forms a thin film on the surface and adjusts the thickness of the product.

  • 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.

  • Lysolecithin

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A form of lecithin that works as an emulsifier, helping oil and water mix. This keeps the different parts of the product blended together evenly.

  • Methyl Gluceth-20

    Humectant (holds moisture)Moisturizing (CosIng functional class)

    A moisturizing ingredient that draws in and holds water. This keeps the product feeling hydrated and helps it stay moist on skin.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

  • Pullulan

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

    A polysaccharide that forms films and binds ingredients together. It leaves a thin coating on the skin and helps hold the formula's parts in place.

  • Sclerotium Gum

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a gum that thickens the formula and keeps it stable, while also conditioning skin. It adjusts how thick the product is and keeps the blended parts from separating.

  • 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)otherViscosity 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 Polyacrylate

    Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Sodium Polyacrylate is a multi-tasking ingredient that adjusts a product's thickness, helps hold ingredients together, and stabilizes oil-and-water blends. It forms a thin film on the surface, softens and conditions skin, and can absorb liquid. In hair products it also helps hold a style in place.

  • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)otherSkin 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.

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)otherSkin 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.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)otherSkin 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.

  • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)other

    This is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals in the mix that could break the formula down over time.

  • Xanthan Gum

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)otherSkin 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=15daac41-54b6-096d-e063-6294a90a0736
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Version
v2 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
28
Record checksum
sha256:94113b5d055294f92cdebfd43787d7f8e0579598e7300378c58022e6616a2084

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