ALMAY CLEAR COMPLEXION MAKEUP FOUNDATION Mahogany SALICYLIC ACID 1 mg/mL Emulsion, 30 mL
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Almay Clear Complexion Makeup Foundation Mahogany is an over-the-counter liquid foundation that combines cosmetic coverage with salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid commonly used in acne-care products. The salicylic acid in this emulsion is typically included to help address breakouts and oily skin when applied topically. This product is marketed as an OTC monograph drug, meaning it follows FDA's established rules for this category of skin-care cosmetics rather than individual product review.
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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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Ferric oxide yellow is a naturally occurring iron compound used as a colorant in medications. It gives tablets, capsules, and other forms a yellow or golden hue for identification and appearance.
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A dark iron oxide compound that gives medicines their black or dark color. It's used as a colorant in tablets and capsules to help identify the product and make it visually distinctive.
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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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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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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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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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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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| 00311-0766-01 You're viewing this | 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS (0311-0766-01) | 2021-03-16 | Active |
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🎯 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