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Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 40

Labeler: Topiderm

SPF 40 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 September 2026

Quick facts

Does Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 40 list fragrance?

No fragrance, parfum or listed fragrance ingredient appears in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.

What are the active ingredients in Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 40?

The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Zinc Oxide and Octinoxate among the sunscreen actives the FDA's monograph allows.

Is Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 40 mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octinoxate.

Does Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 40 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.

Octinoxate, Zinc Oxide, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ceresin, Chitosan, Cyclomethicone, Diazolidinyl Urea, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Methylparaben, Phospholipids, Polyacrylamide, Propyl Gallate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Chloride, Superdioxide Dismutase, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone (Co Q-10)

27 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.

  • Octinoxate

    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 when exposed to sunlight. You'll often see it listed as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.

  • Zinc Oxide

    UV filter (filters UV rays)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)

    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.

  • Ascorbic Acid

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Ascorbic Acid is vitamin C, used here mainly as an antioxidant to protect the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, adjusts the acidity balance, and can add scent.

  • Ascorbyl Palmitate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Ascorbyl Palmitate is an oil-friendly form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant to keep the formula from going off. It can also add a light 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.

  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

    An extract from tea leaves that does several jobs: it draws in and holds moisture, softens the skin, and works as an antioxidant. It also acts as an astringent and adds a mild scent. On labels this is the tea leaf extract.

    listed as “Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract”

  • 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.

  • C13-14 Isoparaffin

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

    This is a light oily fluid that softens and smooths the skin's feel. It also works as a solvent, helping other ingredients dissolve and spread.

  • Ceresin

    Antistatic (reduces static)Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A wax that adjusts thickness and helps hold the mix stable, and it conditions hair. In practice it thickens the product, keeps the blend from separating, and can make it look opaque rather than clear. It also helps other ingredients stick together.

  • Chitosan

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)

    A film-forming ingredient that leaves a thin layer over the surface. It also helps hold hair in place.

  • Cyclomethicone

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

    Cyclomethicone is a silicone that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent. It softens and smooths the feel and helps the product spread while dissolving other ingredients.

  • Diazolidinyl Urea

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    Diazolidinyl Urea is a preservative. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, and helps adjust its thickness. This keeps the product stable over time.

  • Laureth-7

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Laureth-7 is a cleansing and emulsifying agent, meaning it helps oil and water mix. In practice it keeps the formula blended and helps lift away dirt and oil.

  • Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone-type ingredient that conditions the skin. It leaves skin feeling smooth and soft.

  • Methylparaben

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that also adds fragrance. It keeps the product from spoiling and contributes to its scent. It belongs to the paraben family of preservatives.

  • Phospholipids

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    These are skin-conditioning ingredients. They help leave skin feeling smooth and looked after.

  • Polyacrylamide

    Antistatic (reduces static)Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Restricted in the EU

    This forms a thin film on the surface and helps hold a formula together. It also reduces static, which can smooth down flyaway hair.

  • Propyl Gallate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    An antioxidant that keeps the oils in the formula from going off over time. It also adds to the product's scent.

  • Propylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multi-tasker that draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients as a solvent, and adjusts thickness. It also plays a role in fragrance and general skin conditioning. In practice it helps keep the product from drying out and keeps the texture consistent.

  • Propylparaben

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Restricted in the EU

    A preservative that keeps the product from spoiling, and it also plays a role in the scent. In practice it helps the formula stay stable over time.

  • 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 “Purified Water”

  • Retinyl Palmitate

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Restricted in the EU

    A skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and in good condition. It's a form of vitamin A, combining retinol with palmitic acid.

  • Sodium Chloride

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Common table salt, used here mainly to adjust the thickness of the formula. It can also act as a bulking agent to add body, and shows up in oral care products. On labels it's simply salt.

  • Superoxide Dismutase

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Reducing agent (chemically reduces other ingredients)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Superoxide Dismutase is an antioxidant, meaning it slows the kind of breakdown that can spoil a formula over time. It also conditions skin feel.

    listed as “Superdioxide Dismutase”

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin 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.

  • Ubiquinone

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

    Ubiquinone is an antioxidant that helps protect the formula from spoiling over time. It also conditions the skin. On labels it's often called Coenzyme Q-10.

    listed as “Ubiquinone (Co Q-10)”

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=2686378c-8827-47fb-b3ed-07438bd4e9e2
Retrieved
22 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
27
Record checksum
sha256:f7f0afe5b1721148e9f04576c58fb55bf85c50d94dce00b4fcf722ae0a630776

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