SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen (Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide) 50 mg / 40 mg

CREAMTOPICALL'Oreal USA Products IncNDC: 49967-472Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

TITANIUM DIOXIDE — 50 mg

ZINC OXIDE — 40 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 5 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Benzoic Acid

⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid

Preservative

Cetyl Alcohol?

Uncertain — Cetyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

Dipropylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

PEG-8 Laurate

⚠️ Yes — PEG

Propylene Glycol?

Uncertain — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

Aluminum Oxide

Abrasive/Adsorbent

Aluminum Stearate

Benzyl Benzoate?

Solvent/Preservative

Detosu/triethylene Glycol/triethylene Glycol Polyglycolide Copolymer?

Dimethicone 20

Skin Protectant

Ethyl Acrylate And Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (2:1; 600000 Mw)?

Coating Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Glyceryl Isostearate

Emulsifier

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Hyaluronate Sodium

Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent

Magnesium Sulfate

Osmotic Agent

Methyl Salicylate?

Flavoring/Counterirritant

Octyldodecanol?

Emollient/Solvent

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Propylene Carbonate

Solvent

Shea Butter

Emollient

Sodium Cetostearyl Sulfate?

Stearalkonium Chloride?

Conditioning Agent

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Benzoic Acid	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid	A preservative related to sodium benzoate. Same allergy cross-reactivity concerns.
Cetyl Alcohol?	Emulsifier/Thickener	Uncertain — Cetyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Dipropylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	A synthetic glycol used as a solvent and humectant in topical formulations.
PEG-8 Laurate	—	⚠️ Yes — PEG	—
Propylene Glycol?	Solvent/Humectant	Uncertain — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Aluminum Oxide	Abrasive/Adsorbent	No	Alumina. Used as an adsorbent, abrasive, and processing aid in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Aluminum Stearate	—	No	—
Benzyl Benzoate?	Solvent/Preservative	No	An organic ester used as a solvent in injectable formulations and as a preservative. Can cause contact irritation.
Detosu/triethylene Glycol/triethylene Glycol Polyglycolide Copolymer?	—	No	—
Dimethicone 20	Skin Protectant	No	A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations.
Ethyl Acrylate And Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (2:1; 600000 Mw)?	Coating Agent	No	An acrylic polymer used as a flexible coating for tablets, providing moisture protection and taste masking.
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.
Hyaluronate Sodium	Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent	No	Sodium hyaluronic acid. A naturally occurring substance used as a moisturizer and viscosity agent in ophthalmic and topical formulations.
Magnesium Sulfate	Osmotic Agent	No	Epsom salt. Used as an osmotic agent, drying agent, and in injectable formulations for electrolyte supplementation.
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.
Propylene Carbonate	Solvent	No	An organic solvent used in transdermal patches and topical formulations to dissolve active ingredients.
Shea Butter	Emollient	No	A fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. Used as an emollient and moisturizer in topical formulations. Tree nut-derived — may be relevant for individuals with tree nut allergies.
Sodium Cetostearyl Sulfate?	—	No	—
Stearalkonium Chloride?	Conditioning Agent	No	A quaternary ammonium compound used as a conditioning and antistatic agent in topical formulations.
Talc	Glidant/Lubricant	No	A mineral used to improve powder flow in manufacturing.
Tocopherol	Antioxidant	No	Natural vitamin E. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from oxidation and extend product shelf life.

Exclusion Groups

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

🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🫘Soy 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

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