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Trader Joe's Trader Joe’S (As Pld) - Shimmer Oil Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 (71270-160)

SPF 30 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 5 August 2026

What is listed

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

Octisalate, Octocrylene, Avobenzone, Homosalate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isododecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Hexamethylindanopyran, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Ethylhexylglycerin, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Tocopherol, Coumarin, Methyl Salicylate, Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linalyl Acetate, Vanillin, Benzyl Benzoate, Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil

33 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

Also listed in the FDA filing

The manufacturer's FDA filing for this product also lists Ferric Iron Oxide Adipate and Oenocarpus Bataua Seed Oil. The package does not print these names, so they are not part of the stored declaration and are 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil

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

    This is an oil from safflower seeds that conditions the skin and adds fragrance. It softens skin and gives the product a smoother 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

  • 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”

  • Mica

    Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)other

    Mica is a mineral used to add color and to make the product look opaque rather than see-through. It also keeps powders from clumping and adds bulk to the formula.

  • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

    Bulking agent (adds volume)

    This is a fine glass powder used as a bulking agent. It adds body to the formula and helps fill it out. On labels it's a type of borosilicate glass.

  • Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

    An emollient and solvent that improves spreadability and helps stabilize light-sensitive ingredients in the formula.

  • Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes

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

    This is a fragrance ingredient that also conditions skin. It scents the product and helps it feel smooth on skin.

  • Hexamethylindanopyran

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

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

  • Iron Oxides

    Colorant (adds colour)other

    A colorant that gives the product its shade. On labels it can also appear as CI 77491, CI 77492, or CI 77499.

  • Titanium Dioxide

    Colorant (adds colour)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a white colorant and opacifier, adding whiteness and making the product less see-through. As a color additive it appears on labels as CI 77891.

  • Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A polymer that adjusts the product's thickness. It can also act as a mild abrasive, adding a bit of scrub or texture.

  • 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.

  • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

    Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)

    A powdery polymer that keeps the product from clumping. This helps it stay loose and spread evenly.

  • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

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

    A scent ingredient that adds fragrance to the product, and also conditions the skin. In practice it shapes how the sunscreen smells while helping skin feel conditioned.

  • 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.

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)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.

  • Coumarin

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    A fragrance ingredient, used to give the product its scent.

  • 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.

  • Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters

    Solubiliser (helps other ingredients dissolve)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A blend of esters that works as a solubilizer, helping ingredients dissolve into the mix. This keeps the product uniform and evenly blended.

  • Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil is a conditioning oil for skin and hair. It softens and smooths, helping surfaces feel supple.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)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.

  • Linalyl Acetate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

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

  • Vanillin

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Vanillin is a fragrance ingredient. Its job is simply to give the product its scent.

  • Benzyl Benzoate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    Benzyl Benzoate works as a solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps limit microbial growth in the formula. It also contributes to the product's scent.

  • Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil

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

    An oil pressed from the fruit of the bataua palm, used to moisturise and condition. It draws in moisture and softens and smooths skin feel.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=4a6b69ed-2739-d22a-e063-6294a90a1e52
Retrieved
5 August 2026
Market
United States
Version
v2 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
33
Record checksum
sha256:5d3b3f375688230fa8c7ae87473328b2075006f241929f2e4998f0f43143206c

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