ALMAY CLEAR COMPLEXION MAKEUP FOUNDATION Fresh Beige SALICYLIC ACID 1 mg/mL Emulsion, 30 mL
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This is a topical makeup foundation emulsion that combines cosmetic coverage with salicylic acid, an ingredient commonly found in acne-care products. Salicylic acid is typically used to help manage oily and acne-prone skin by working as an exfoliant. The product is marketed as an over-the-counter drug under FDA's monograph rules, meaning it follows a standard formula category rather than being individually reviewed by the FDA.
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A carbohydrate derived from starch that acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules. It helps hold ingredients together and adds bulk to the medicine so it's easier to manufacture and handle.
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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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A synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant and preservative in medications. It helps prevent the active ingredients from degrading when exposed to oxygen or light.
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Boron nitride is a synthetic mineral compound. It acts as a glidant and anti-caking agent to improve powder flow and prevent clumping in tablets and capsules.
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Caprylyl glycol is a clear liquid derived from coconut oil. In medicines, it acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a preservative booster to prevent microbial growth, and a solvent to help dissolve or mix other ingredients.
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A natural wax derived from a Brazilian palm tree, used as a coating and polish on tablets and capsules. It creates a smooth, shiny finish that protects the medicine and improves appearance.
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A silicone-based compound that mixes oil and water together. Used in formulations as an emulsifier to help blend ingredients and improve texture and stability of creams, lotions, and other topical products.
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Cyclohexasiloxane is a silicon-based liquid that acts as a solvent and conditioning agent in medicines. It helps dissolve or carry other ingredients and improves how the product spreads or feels on the skin.
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A silicone-based liquid that helps distribute active ingredients evenly throughout topical products. It acts as a solvent and emollient, allowing medicines to spread smoothly on skin while improving texture and absorption.
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Dimethicone is a silicone-based oil that acts as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in medicines. It reduces gas bubbles in liquid formulations and helps coat and protect the stomach lining when ingested.
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A silicone-based polymer blend that acts as an emulsifier and texture modifier. It helps keep oil and water mixed together in the formulation and gives the product a smooth, spreadable consistency.
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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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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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A plant-derived protein made by breaking down corn protein into smaller pieces. It's used as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a thickener in liquid medicines.
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A synthetic oily compound used as an emollient and solvent in topical medicines. It helps soften the skin, improve product spreadability, and dissolve active ingredients for better absorption through the skin.
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A beneficial bacterium added to certain medicines and supplements. It acts as a probiotic ingredient, helping maintain or restore healthy gut bacteria balance in formulations designed for digestive wellness.
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A natural fatty substance from soybeans that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines to improve texture and help the product break down properly in your body.
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A starch-derived carbohydrate produced by breaking down corn, potato, or tapioca starch. It functions as a filler and binder to give the medicine bulk and texture, and sometimes as a mild sweetener or texture enhancer in powders and tablets.
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Nylon-12 is a synthetic plastic polymer used as a coating or film-forming agent in medicines. It helps create a protective barrier around tablets or capsules to control how and when the medicine is released in the body.
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A silicone-based lubricant combined with polyethylene glycol. It reduces friction and helps the medicine flow smoothly during manufacturing and improves how the product feels when applied or swallowed.
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A silicone-based lubricant mixed with polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol polymers. It reduces friction between pill surfaces and equipment during manufacturing, and helps the finished product slide smoothly when swallowed.
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Perlite is a naturally occurring volcanic glass that has been heated and expanded. It serves as a lightweight filler and flow agent in solid dosage forms, helping powder mixtures flow smoothly during manufacturing and tablet production.
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Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
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A natural plant extract from the polymnia root, used as a humectant and natural sweetening agent. It helps retain moisture in the formulation and may enhance flavor or texture.
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Potassium sorbate is a salt derived from sorbic acid, a naturally occurring preservative. It prevents growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the medicine's shelf life.
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Sea salt is sodium chloride harvested from seawater. It acts as a flavoring agent and preservative in medications, helping enhance taste and prevent microbial growth.
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A salt derived from edetic acid that binds to trace metals in medicines. It serves as a chelating agent and preservative to prevent metal-catalyzed breakdown of the drug and extend shelf life.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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A silicone-based compound that acts as a glidant and flow agent in solid medications. It reduces friction between powder particles, helping the medicine flow smoothly during manufacturing and tablet compression.
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A synthetic silicon-based polymer used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder particles flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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A silicone-based polymer that reduces surface tension and improves how liquid medicines spread and are absorbed. It acts as a wetting agent and surfactant in topical formulations.
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Zinc oxide is a white mineral powder used in medicines as a protective barrier agent and color additive. It helps shield skin in topical products and may also serve as a filler or opacifying ingredient.
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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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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 00311-0761-01 You're viewing this | 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS (0311-0761-01) | 2021-03-16 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
USE Helps clear and prevent new acne blemishes
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DIRECTIONS Apply evenly from center of face outwards. • clean skin thoroughly before applying this product. • cover entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two to three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day. Sensitivity test for a new user: Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days.
If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions above.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS For external use only. When using this product • Skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne mediation at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. • Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
ACTIVE INGREDIENT Salicylic Acid 1.0%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
OTHER INGREDIENTS Other ingredients AQUA/WATER/EAU, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, NYLON-12, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, BORON NITRIDE, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, CERA CARNAUBA/COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX/CIRE DE CARNAUBA, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, MARIS SAL/SEA SALT/SEL MARIN, ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE/BIS-ISOBUTYL PPG-20 CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, LACTOBACILLUS, LECITHIN, MALTODEXTRIN, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, PERLITE, POLYMNIA SONCHIFOLIA ROOT JUICE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TRISILOXANE, PHENOXYETHANOL MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR/PUEDE CONTENER (+/-): [IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), ZINC OXIDE (CI 77947).
🎯 Purpose ▾
PURPOSE Acne Treatment