Erborian BB creme au Ginseng chocolate SPF 20 OCTISALATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ZINC OXIDE 40 mg/mL; 35.4 mg/mL; 29.4 mg/mL Cream
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Erborian BB Creme au Ginseng Chocolate SPF 20 is a topical cream marketed as an over-the-counter sunscreen product under FDA's monograph rules. It contains three mineral UV filters (octisalate, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide) that are commonly used together to help protect skin from ultraviolet radiation. This type of product is typically used as a daily facial sunscreen and foundation-like cosmetic. The ginseng and chocolate are additional ingredients included for cosmetic or skin-conditioning purposes.
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A synthetic fragrance compound used as a flavoring agent or aromatic component in medicines. It adds pleasant taste or smell to make the medication more acceptable to patients.
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A fragrant plant-derived alcohol used as a flavoring agent and fragrance component in medicines. It provides taste and aroma to make the product more pleasant to use.
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A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
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Aluminum hydroxide is a white powder mineral compound used as an antacid ingredient in some formulations. It works as a buffer and pH regulator to help neutralize stomach acid in the medicine.
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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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Panax ginseng root is a plant extract traditionally used in herbal preparations. In medications, it may serve as an active botanical ingredient or be included for flavoring and as a natural preservative or binder in formulations.
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Betaine is a naturally occurring organic compound found in plants and animals. In medicines, it acts as an osmoprotectant and stabilizer, helping maintain the product's moisture balance and preserve its chemical stability during storage.
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Butylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or plants that acts as a humectant, solvent, and preservative booster in medicines. It helps keep formulations stable, dissolve active ingredients, and maintain moisture in topical products.
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A synthetic compound used as a solvent and penetration enhancer in topical formulations. It helps dissolve active ingredients and allows them to penetrate the skin more effectively.
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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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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 plant extract derived from wild yam root. It's used in medicines as a natural binding and thickening agent to help hold ingredients together and improve the product's texture and consistency.
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A clay mineral processed to carry positive charges, used as a thickener and suspending agent in liquid medicines. It helps keep solid particles evenly distributed throughout the product.
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Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic preservative used to prevent bacteria and mold from growing in medicines and personal care products. It helps keep the product safe and stable 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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Geraniol is a natural fragrant compound found in plants like roses and lemons. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to improve the taste or aroma of the product.
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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 oily substance used as an emulsifier and solubilizer in medicines. It helps blend water and oil-based ingredients together and improves how the body absorbs certain active drugs.
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A plant extract from licorice root used as a sweetener, flavoring agent, and natural emulsifier in medicines. It helps improve taste and may aid in keeping ingredients evenly mixed throughout the product.
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A silicone-based oil used as a lubricant and anti-foaming agent in medicines. It helps prevent clumping, reduces foam during manufacturing, and allows tablets or capsules to move smoothly through equipment.
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A synthetic fatty acid ester used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical medicines. It helps soften the product texture and improves how it spreads and absorbs into the skin.
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A fragrance compound derived from natural plant sources or made synthetically. It's added to medicines as a flavoring agent to mask bitter tastes and improve how the medicine smells and tastes.
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Kigelia africana fruit extract is a natural plant-derived ingredient used as a flavoring agent or botanical additive in some formulations. It may contribute taste or plant-based properties to the medicine.
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Linalool is a natural fragrant oil found in plants like lavender and citrus. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to mask unpleasant tastes or smells.
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Magnesium sulfate is a mineral salt that acts as an osmotic agent in medications. It draws water into the intestines to soften stool or is used as a filler and processing aid in some solid dosage forms.
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A fat derived from coconut or palm oil containing shorter fatty acid chains. It serves as a solvent and carrier to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients, improving absorption and stability in liquid formulations.
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A synthetic antioxidant compound used to prevent oils and fats in medications from breaking down or becoming rancid during storage. It helps maintain the medicine's stability and shelf life.
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Pentylene glycol is a humectant and preservative helper derived from petroleum or plant sources. It draws moisture into the product and helps prevent bacterial growth, keeping medicines stable during storage.
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| Price system | Per g | 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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| Erborian BB creme au Ginseng chocolate SPF 20 40 mg/mL; 35.4 mg/mL; 29.4 mg/mLthis 10345-0904-45 | LABORATOIRES | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 10345-0904-45 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 BOX (10345-904-45) / 45 mL in 1 TUBE | 2022-05-01 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses Helps prevent sunburn If used as directed with other sun protection measures (see ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun Directions
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions For sunscreen use: Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure Reapply at least every 2 hours Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: Sun Protection Measures. Limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. –2 p.m.
Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only Do not use 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 rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Octisalate 4% Titanium dioxide 3.54% Zinc oxide 2.94% Purpose Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients AQUA/WATER - DIMETHICONE - CI 77492/IRON OXIDES - CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE - GLYCERIN - BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE - CI 77491/IRON OXIDES - HEXYL LAURATE - DISILOXANE - CI 77499/IRON OXIDES - PEG-10 DIMETHICONE - DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE - BETAINE - BUTYLENE GLYCOL - PENTYLENE GLYCOL - MAGNESIUM SULFATE - CI 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE - PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT - GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT - KIGELIA AFRICANA FRUIT EXTRACT - DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT - EQUISETUM GIGANTEUM EXTRACT - CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE - DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER - TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE - SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE - STEARIC ACID - ALUMINA - GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE - PALMITIC ACID - CAPRYLYL GLYCOL - ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE - PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE - TIN OXIDE - ALCOHOL - ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN - PARFUM/FRAGRANCE - HEXYL CINNAMAL - ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE - LINALOOL - CITRONELLOL – GERANIOL
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen