THG Beauty USA LLC Biossance Squalane and Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30

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• Zinc Oxide

  Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)Light stabilizer (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 color.

• 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.

• Dicaprylyl Ether

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

  This is an emollient and solvent that softens skin feel and helps dissolve other ingredients. It gives the product a light, easy-to-spread feel.

• 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.

• C13-15 Alkane

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

  A lightweight liquid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend into one even mixture. This helps the formula spread smoothly across skin.

• Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  An ingredient that helps oil and water mix and adjusts the product's thickness. In practice it keeps the water and oil parts blended and gives the formula its body.

• Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the watery and oily parts blended into one smooth, even product.

• Coco-Caprylate

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

  Coco-Caprylate is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable slip.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ectoin

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

  Ectoin is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.

• Bisabolol

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

  A conditioning and soothing ingredient that also adds a light fragrance. It softens the skin's feel and contributes scent to the product. On labels it may also appear as Levomenol.

• Cetyl Alcohol

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)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 multitasking fatty alcohol that helps oil and water mix and keeps the blend stable, while softening skin. It also thickens the formula and makes it more opaque, and can boost foam and cleansing.

• 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.

• Disteardimonium Hectorite

  Light stabilizer (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.

• Caprylyl Glycol

  Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.

• Hectorite

  Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Bulking agent (adds volume)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Hectorite is a clay-type mineral used to adjust thickness and add body to a formula. It soaks up excess liquid and oil, and gives structure so the product holds together. It also acts as a filler to bulk out the mix.

• Isostearic Acid

  Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  A multitasker that helps oil and water mix and works as a cleansing agent. It also helps bind the formula's parts together, keeping everything blended.

• Lecithin

  Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)otherSkin 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.

• 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.

• Sorbitan Isostearate

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix and stay together. This keeps the product from separating so it stays smooth and even.

• Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an oil pressed from cranberry seeds that works as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Xylitylglucoside

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

  A humectant that draws in and holds moisture. It helps keep skin conditioned and the formula from drying out.

• Anhydroxylitol

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

  A humectant and skin conditioner. It draws in and holds moisture, helping keep skin from drying out and feeling soft.

• Xylitol

  Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Flavoring (adds taste)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. This helps keep the skin and the formula from drying out, and it also acts as a deodorant.

• Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract

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

  An extract from white ginger root that conditions and tones the skin. It also contributes fragrance to the product.

• 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.

• Glucose

  Humectant (holds moisture)

  Glucose draws in and holds moisture. That helps keep the product and skin from drying out.

Source

DailyMed drug label

Source record

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1cd10158-c346-60c9-e063-6294a90a54bd

Retrieved

21 September 2026

Market

United States

Version

v1 of this U.S. formulation

Source tier

Official label document (not independently verified by us)

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