ZO Skin Health Smart Tone Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene 100 mg/mL; 30 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL Lotion
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This is a topical lotion sunscreen marketed as an over-the-counter monograph product under FDA's established rules for sunscreens. It contains four active ingredients (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene) that function as ultraviolet light absorbers, commonly used together in broad-spectrum sunscreens to help protect skin from both UVA and UVB rays. The product is labeled SPF 50 and is applied to exposed skin as a sun-protective measure.
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A liquid alcohol derived from petroleum or plant sources. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
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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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A synthetic liquid derived from benzoic acid and long-chain alcohols. It functions as a solvent and penetration enhancer in topical formulations, helping active ingredients dissolve and absorb into the skin.
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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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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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Argan oil is a plant-derived oil from argan tree kernels. It's used in medicines as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent to help soften and moisturize the product's texture.
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Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is a white crystalline powder. It serves as an antioxidant to prevent degradation of other ingredients and may also function as a preservative in the formulation.
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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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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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A plant-derived cleaning agent made from coconut oil and glucose. It works as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water-based ingredients together in the formulation.
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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 mixture used as an anti-foaming agent and skin protectant in topical formulations. It helps reduce surface bubbles during manufacturing and creates a smooth, water-resistant barrier on the skin.
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A silicone-based polymer that forms soft, spongy particles. Used as a texture modifier and suspending agent to improve how the product feels and flows, and to help keep ingredients evenly distributed throughout the formulation.
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Edetate disodium anhydrous is a chemical compound that binds to metal ions in a medicine. It's used as a stabilizer to prevent unwanted chemical reactions and help keep the drug product effective during storage.
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A plant-derived compound used as an antioxidant in medicines. It helps prevent spoilage and degradation of active ingredients during storage by protecting them from oxidative damage.
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Ethyl linoleate is a fatty acid ester derived from linoleic acid. It acts as an emollient and solvent in formulations, helping to dissolve or carry active ingredients and improve product texture and absorption.
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A synthetic compound used as a plasticizer and conditioning agent in tablet coatings and film formulations. It helps make coatings flexible and improves how they cling to the tablet surface.
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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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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 waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
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Hexylene glycol is a clear liquid alcohol used as a solvent and preservative in medicines. It helps dissolve other ingredients and keeps the product stable during storage.
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Isostearic acid is a fatty acid derived from vegetable oils. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines, helping blend ingredients together and reducing friction during tablet or capsule manufacturing.
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Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that's ground into fine powder. It's used in medicines as a colorant and anti-caking agent to improve appearance and prevent clumping in tablets or powders.
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A fatty alcohol derived from animal or plant oils. It acts as an emollient and helps stabilize emulsions, allowing oil and water to mix evenly in the medication.
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A synthetic moisturizing compound derived from panthenol. It's used in topical formulations as an emollient and skin conditioner to help soften and hydrate the skin surface.
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A waxy substance made from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer in liquid and semi-solid medicines.
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PEG-8 laurate is a synthetic compound made by combining polyethylene glycol with lauric acid. It acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer in medicines, helping to blend water and oil-based ingredients together and improve how well some drugs dissolve.
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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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A plant extract from Japanese butterbur root used as a natural flavoring agent or botanical ingredient in some formulations to add taste and plant-derived components to the medicine.
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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 synthetic plastic polymer used as a film-coating material on tablets and capsules. It helps protect the medicine, control how fast it dissolves, and improve appearance by creating a smooth, glossy outer layer.
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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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A natural plant extract from rosemary leaves used as a preservative to help prevent oils and fats in the medicine from spoiling or becoming rancid during storage.
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A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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Steareth-2 is a synthetic emulsifier made from stearic acid and ethylene oxide. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in the formulation and may improve how the medicine spreads or dissolves.
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A synthetic detergent derived from stearic acid, a fatty substance. It helps dissolve or distribute oil-based ingredients evenly throughout the medicine, acting as an emulsifier and solubilizer in tablets and capsules.
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Sunflower oil is a natural vegetable oil derived from sunflower seeds. It serves as a solvent, lubricant, and carrier in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and improve how the medication flows and absorbs in the body.
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A synthetic, oil-soluble form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant to prevent degradation of the medicine and maintain its stability during storage.
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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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Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E derived from plant oils. It acts as an antioxidant in medicines to prevent oils and fats from breaking down and spoiling during storage.
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A fat-soluble form of vitamin A used as a colorant and nutritional fortification ingredient. It gives products a yellow or orange tint and increases vitamin A content in the formula.
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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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| 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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| ZO Skin Health Smart Tone Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 100 mg/mL; 30 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mLthis 42851-0055-20 | ZO | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 42851-0055-20 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (42851-055-20) / 20 mL in 1 TUBE | 2022-06-01 | Active |
| 42851-0055-45 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (42851-055-45) / 45 mL in 1 TUBE | 2022-06-01 | Active |
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What NDC number is used to bill for this package of ZO Skin Health Smart Tone Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene 100 mg/mL; 30 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL Lotion?
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Directions Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Reapply: at least every 2 hours.
Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor. Sun Protection Measures. 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: ■ limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ■ wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Drug Facts Active Ingredients Active Ingredients Purpose Avobenzone 3% ............... Sunscreen Homosalate 10%............... Sunscreen Octisalate 5%...................
Sunscreen Octocrylene 10% .............. Sunscreen Uses Helps prevent sunburn Higher SPF gives more sunburn protection Provides high protection against 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 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. Directions Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure.
Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Reapply: at least every 2 hours. Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor.
Sun Protection Measures. 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: ■ limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ■ wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses.
Other Information Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun. Inactive Ingredients Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Mica, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Polyamide-5, Steareth-21, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Petasites Japonicus Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Melanin, Pentylene Glycol, Boron Nitride, Ethyl Ferulate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Beta-Glucan, Ethylene Brassylate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Panthenyl Triacetate, Glycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Simethicone, Ethyl Linoleate, Oleyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-8 Laurate, Steareth-2, Coco-Glucoside, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only.
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Other Information Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Active Ingredients Purpose Avobenzone 3% ............... Sunscreen Homosalate 10%............... Sunscreen Octisalate 5%................... Sunscreen Octocrylene 10% .............. Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Mica, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Polyamide-5, Steareth-21, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Petasites Japonicus Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Melanin, Pentylene Glycol, Boron Nitride, Ethyl Ferulate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Beta-Glucan, Ethylene Brassylate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Panthenyl Triacetate, Glycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Simethicone, Ethyl Linoleate, Oleyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-8 Laurate, Steareth-2, Coco-Glucoside, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Uses Helps prevent sunburn Higher SPF gives more sunburn protection Provides high protection against 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