Almay Healthy Biome Makeup Medium (Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide) 5 mg / 5 mg / 3.94 mg / 5 mg / 5.8 mg

EMULSIONTOPICALAlmayNDC: 0311-0739Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

HOMOSALATE — 5 mg

OCTISALATE — 5 mg

ZINC OXIDE — 3.94 mg

OCTOCRYLENE — 5 mg

TITANIUM DIOXIDE — 5.8 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Medium-chain Triglycerides

⚠️ Yes — Coconut

Solvent/Vehicle

Fatty acid esters derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. Used as a solvent and vehicle in oral and topical formulations. May be relevant for individuals with coconut sensitivity.

PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate

⚠️ Yes — PEG

Emulsifier

A PEG-modified sorbitan ester used as a non-ionic emulsifier in topical formulations.

Propylene Glycol?

Uncertain — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate, Dl-

Antioxidant

Aluminum Oxide

Abrasive/Adsorbent

Cetyl Palmitate

Dimethicone 20

Skin Protectant

Dimethiconol/trimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer (40/60 W/w; 1000000 Pa.s)

Skin Conditioner

Edetate Sodium

Chelating Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Glyceryl Isostearate?

Emulsifier

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Hydrogenated Soybean Lecithin

Emulsifier

Magnesium Sulfate Anhydrous

Maltodextrin

Filler/Binder

Methyl Salicylate?

Flavoring/Counterirritant

Octyldodecanol?

Emollient/Solvent

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Propylene Carbonate

Solvent

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Stearalkonium Chloride?

Conditioning Agent

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Medium-chain Triglycerides	Solvent/Vehicle	⚠️ Yes — Coconut	Fatty acid esters derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. Used as a solvent and vehicle in oral and topical formulations. May be relevant for individuals with coconut sensitivity.
PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate	Emulsifier	⚠️ Yes — PEG	A PEG-modified sorbitan ester used as a non-ionic emulsifier in topical formulations.
Propylene Glycol?	Solvent/Humectant	Uncertain — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate, Dl-	Antioxidant	No	Synthetic vitamin E acetate (racemic form). Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation.
Aluminum Oxide	Abrasive/Adsorbent	No	Alumina. Used as an adsorbent, abrasive, and processing aid in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Cetyl Palmitate	—	No	—
Dimethicone 20	Skin Protectant	No	A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations.
Dimethiconol/trimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer (40/60 W/w; 1000000 Pa.s)	Skin Conditioner	No	A silicone elastomer blend used in topical formulations to provide a smooth, silky feel and improve product spreadability.
Edetate Sodium	Chelating Agent	No	A sodium salt of EDTA used to bind metal ions, preventing degradation of active ingredients and preserving formulation stability.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Glyceryl Isostearate?	Emulsifier	No	A glycerin ester used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Hydrogenated Soybean Lecithin	Emulsifier	No	A hydrogenated form of soy lecithin used as an emulsifier and stabilizer. Derived from soy — must be avoided by individuals with soy allergy.
Magnesium Sulfate Anhydrous	—	No	—
Maltodextrin	Filler/Binder	No	A starch-derived carbohydrate used as a filler, binder, and coating agent. Typically derived from corn — may be relevant for corn-sensitive individuals.
Methyl Salicylate?	Flavoring/Counterirritant	No	Oil of wintergreen. Used as a flavoring agent and topical counterirritant (creates a warming sensation). Can cause sensitivity in aspirin-intolerant individuals.
Octyldodecanol?	Emollient/Solvent	No	A branched-chain fatty alcohol used as an emollient, solvent, and viscosity adjuster in topical formulations.
Phenoxyethanol	Preservative	No	A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Polysorbate 80	Emulsifier/Solubilizer	No	A non-ionic surfactant used to dissolve and stabilize ingredients that do not mix well with water. Derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. Rare hypersensitivity reactions reported.
Propylene Carbonate	Solvent	No	An organic solvent used in transdermal patches and topical formulations to dissolve active ingredients.
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
Stearalkonium Chloride?	Conditioning Agent	No	A quaternary ammonium compound used as a conditioning and antistatic agent in topical formulations.

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🌾Gluten 🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🫘Soy 🥜Peanut / Tree Nut 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Cross-Contamination Risk (source-dependent)

1 ingredient may have cross-contamination risk with gluten (source-dependent):

Maltodextrin — May contain (source-dependent)

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

Glycerin(Possible — Glycerin can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)

Allergen-Free Alternatives

Other versions of Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide that avoid allergens found in this formulation.

Allure Labs — 3%