AVOBENZONE HOMOSALATE OCTISALATE OCTOCRYLENE OXYBENZONE 2 g / 8 g / 5 g / 5 g / 4 g

LOTIONTOPICALRITE AID CORPORATIONNDC: 11822-9003Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

AVOBENZONE — 2 g

HOMOSALATE — 8 g

OCTISALATE — 5 g

OCTOCRYLENE — 5 g

OXYBENZONE — 4 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Benzoic Acid

⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid

Preservative

Methylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Propylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent/Glidant

Dimethicone 20

Skin Protectant

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Polyethylene Glycol 400

Solvent/Plasticizer

Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether?

Emulsifier

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

Trolamine

Emulsifier/pH Adjuster

Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate?

Solubilizer/Emulsifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Benzoic Acid	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid	A preservative related to sodium benzoate. Same allergy cross-reactivity concerns.
Methylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Propylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate	Absorbent/Glidant	No	A modified starch-aluminum complex used as an absorbent and flow aid in topical powders and tablet manufacturing.
Dimethicone 20	Skin Protectant	No	A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations.
Edetate Disodium	Chelating Agent	No	Also known as EDTA. Binds metal ions to prevent degradation of active ingredients and preserve product 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.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Phenoxyethanol	Preservative	No	A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Polyethylene Glycol 400	Solvent/Plasticizer	No	A low-molecular-weight PEG used as a solvent and plasticizer in oral and topical formulations. Rare but documented allergic reactions to PEG compounds.
Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether?	Emulsifier	No	A non-ionic surfactant (Cetomacrogol) used to emulsify and stabilize creams and ointments.
Polysorbate 20	Emulsifier/Solubilizer	No	A non-ionic surfactant similar to polysorbate 80 but derived from lauric acid. Used to solubilize and stabilize formulations.
Tocopherol	Antioxidant	No	Natural vitamin E. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from oxidation and extend product shelf life.
Trolamine	Emulsifier/pH Adjuster	No	Triethanolamine. Used as an emulsifier and pH adjuster in topical creams and lotions.
Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate?	Solubilizer/Emulsifier	No	A water-soluble form of vitamin E (also called TPGS) used to improve the absorption of poorly soluble drugs. Contains a PEG component.