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Sun Bum Sun Bum Mineral 30 Sheer Sunscreen Face

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.

Zinc Oxide, caprylic/capric triglyceride, water, dimethicone, butyloctyl salicylate, coco-caprylate/caprate, dicaprylyl carbonate, propanediol, polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, hydrated silica, diisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate, disteardimonium hectorite, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, polyglyceryl-3 oleate, polyhydroxystearic acid, polymethylsilsesquioxane, pongamia pinnata seed extract, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, triethoxycaprylylsilane, triethyl citrate

21 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.

  • Zinc Oxide

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    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 colour.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

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

    Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel and conditions the skin. It gives the product a light, easy-spreading feel.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

    Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A multi-tasker that helps oil and water mix, keeps that blend stable, and lifts away dirt and oil. This means it holds the water and oil parts together and can help clean.

  • Hydrated 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)

    Hydrated Silica is a form of silica, a mineral made of silicon and oxygen, that contains bound water. In cosmetics it is used as an abrasive, thickener, or absorbent, and can help control texture or matte appearance. It is the same basic mineral family as sand and quartz in a processed, powdered form.

  • Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate

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

    A thick, oil-like ingredient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a richer, conditioning texture.

  • Disteardimonium Hectorite

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickener that adjusts how thick or thin the product is. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up against light exposure.

  • Ethylhexylglycerin

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)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.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

  • Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. This keeps the oil and water parts of the product from separating.

  • 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.

  • Polymethylsilsesquioxane

    Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    This is an opacifier, meaning it makes the product look less see-through. It gives the formula a more solid, opaque appearance.

  • Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A seed extract used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)other

    This is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula.

  • Triethoxycaprylylsilane

    Binder (holds the formula together)other

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

  • Triethyl Citrate

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPlasticiser (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.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3b00c2d6-a55d-0a56-e063-6294a90ac4b8
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v2 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
21
Record checksum
sha256:986ea0501a4fb877a97a5ecf78c964fdb44861f2a95bc9f878ff35cf72d43345

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