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THE AVON COMPANY ANEW SOLAIRE ACTIVE FACE AND BODY PROTECTION BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50 SUNSCREEN

SPF 50 as labeled

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

What is listed

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

Homosalate, Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Octisalate, WATER, METHYL TRIMETHICONE, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYRICINOLEATE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, MYRISTICA FRAGRANS (NUTMEG) EXTRACT, DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, TRISODIUM EDTA, PAEONOL, PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA BRANCH/FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, LIMONENE, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, TERPINOLENE, METHYL SALICYLATE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, LINALYL ACETATE, SANTALOL, TERPINEOL, CANANGA ODORATA OIL/EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL OIL, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, SANTALUM ALBUM OIL, GERANYL ACETATE

42 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.

  • Homosalate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)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 adds scent to the product.

  • Avobenzone

    Light stabiliser (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.

  • Octocrylene

    Light stabiliser (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.

  • Octisalate

    Light stabiliser (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.

  • 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.

  • Methyl Trimethicone

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    Methyl Trimethicone is a lightweight silicone that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It helps the product spread and feel smooth.

  • Triethylhexanoin

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A lightweight conditioning oil for skin and hair that also carries fragrance. It softens the surface and helps the product spread evenly, while adding scent.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

    Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a silicone-based ingredient that adjusts the product's thickness. It helps give the formula the right texture and body.

  • 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.

  • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It holds the oily and watery parts together so the product stays uniform.

  • Sorbitan Sesquioleate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that helps oil and water stay mixed. It keeps the watery and oily parts from splitting apart, holding the formula together.

  • 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A fluid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smooth.

  • Panthenol

    Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient that also reduces static cling. In practice it helps keep skin and hair feeling soft and smooth.

  • Niacinamide

    otherSmoothing (CosIng functional class)

    An ingredient that smooths the skin's surface. In practice, it helps the product leave skin feeling even.

  • 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.

  • Dipropylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and adjusts how thick the product is. It also adds fragrance. This helps the formula blend and spread evenly.

  • Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Extract

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from nutmeg fruit that adds fragrance to the product and acts as a tonic ingredient. It contributes scent and a refreshing feel.

  • Distearyldimonium Chloride

    Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A hair conditioning agent that softens and smooths. It's also antistatic, cutting down flyaway and static in hair.

  • Trisodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

    Trisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, helping keep the product stable.

  • Paeonol

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

    This works as an antioxidant, helping protect the formula from the effects of air. It also conditions skin to keep it feeling soft and smooth.

  • Paeonia Suffruticosa Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from the branches, flowers, and leaves of Chinese peony, used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and looking well-kept.

  • Parfum

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is the fragrance, a blend of scent ingredients added to give the product an odour or mask other smells. It's also listed as "aroma" on some labels.

    listed as “FRAGRANCE

  • Citral

    Flavouring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

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

  • Citronellol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

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

  • Limonene

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    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.

  • Geraniol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    Geraniol is a fragrance ingredient that gives the product its scent. It also acts as a tonic, adding a fresh feel.

  • Linalool

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

    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.

  • Terpinolene

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Terpinolene is a fragrance ingredient. It adds scent to the product.

  • Methyl Salicylate

    Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Flavouring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

    Methyl Salicylate is a scented compound used mainly to add fragrance and flavour to a product. It gives the formula a scent, can flavour oral care products, and works as a denaturant so the base isn't ingestible. It's also listed for its soothing role.

  • Beta-Caryophyllene

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This adds scent to the product and helps condition the skin. So it works as both a fragrance and a skin-softening touch.

  • Linalyl Acetate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

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

  • Santalol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

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

  • Terpineol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

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

  • Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    An ylang-ylang oil and extract used as a fragrance. That means its job here is to give the product its scent.

  • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    An aromatic oil pressed from bergamot peel, used for fragrance and perfuming. Its main job is to give the product its scent.

  • Juniperus Virginiana Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    An aromatic oil used to add fragrance to the product. It also serves as a tonic ingredient. On EU labels it may appear under this name as required for ingredient listing.

  • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    An oil from Bourbon geranium flowers used as a fragrance. Its job is to give the product a scent.

  • Santalum Album Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    An oil from the heartwood of the sandalwood tree, used to give the product its scent. It serves as fragrance.

  • Geranyl Acetate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    Geranyl Acetate is a scent ingredient used to give the product its fragrance. It also works as a tonic for a fresh feel.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=48e8b7f5-6977-bfae-e063-6394a90a888b
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
42
Record checksum
sha256:b9e415ad8b776ffac020ef206e0a68aaa98549114f74d0a03489c3bd5cbcf0d4

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