Almay Smart Shade Skintone Matching Makeup Medium Titanium Dioxide Zinc Oxide 4.8 mg/mL; 2.4 mg/mL Liquid, 30 mL
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Almay Smart Shade Skintone Matching Makeup is a liquid cosmetic foundation applied to the skin. It contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, both mineral ingredients commonly used in cosmetic products as pigments and skin protectants. This product is marketed as an over-the-counter monograph drug, meaning it follows FDA's established rules for its category rather than an individual product approval. The shade-matching formula is intended to adapt to a range of skin tones.
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Aloe vera leaf is a plant extract derived from the aloe plant. It is used in medicines as a natural moisturizer and skin-soothing agent in topical formulations.
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Alumina is a white powder form of aluminum oxide. It's used as a filler to add bulk to tablets and capsules, and sometimes as a thickening or anti-caking agent in powdered formulations.
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A silicone-based ingredient that combines dimethicone (silicone oil) with polyethylene glycol. It works as a skin-conditioning agent and texture enhancer, helping smooth the product's feel and improve how it spreads on skin.
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Ethylparaben is a preservative, a chemical that stops bacteria and mold from growing in the medicine. It keeps the product safe and effective throughout its shelf life.
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Ferric oxide red is an inorganic iron compound used as a colorant in medicines. It gives tablets, capsules, or other dosage forms a red or reddish tint for identification and appearance.
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A plant-derived powder from moringa seeds, used in formulations as a natural binder and thickening agent to help hold ingredients together and achieve the desired texture or consistency.
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Almay Smart Shade Skintone Matching Makeup Light 4.8 mg/mL; 2.4 mg/mL 00311-0784-01 | Almay, | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Almay Smart Shade Skintone Matching Makeup Medium 4.8 mg/mL; 2.4 mg/mLthis 00311-0752-01 | Almay, | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 00311-0752-01 You're viewing this | 30 mL in 1 TUBE (0311-0752-01) | 2016-04-16 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses: •Helps prevent sunburn •If used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings: •For external use only •Do notuse on damaged or broken skin •When using this product: Keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. •Stop use and ask a doctor if a rash occurs •Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide: 4.8% Zinc Oxide 2.4%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Aqua ((Water) Eau), Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Boron Nitride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alumina, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Melanin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyester-1, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sodium Chloride, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, PVP, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen