Serious Skincare Serious-C3 Plasma Bio Technology C Cream SPF 30 AVOBENZONE, OCTOCRYLENE, OCTINOXATE, OCTISALATE, OXYBENZONE 30 mg/mL; 27 mg/mL; 75 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL Cream
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This is a topical cream sunscreen marketed as an over-the-counter monograph product. It contains five UV-filtering ingredients (avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, and oxybenzone) that are typically used to absorb or scatter ultraviolet light and help protect skin from sun exposure. The cream is formulated with an SPF 30 rating and is applied to the skin as a protective barrier against UV rays.
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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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A stabilized form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant in medicines. It prevents other ingredients from breaking down or discoloring during storage.
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A plant-derived ingredient from the bark of Anogeissus leiocarpus, a tree native to Africa. It is used in formulations as a binder and thickening agent to help hold the medicine together and adjust 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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Ascorbyl palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant in medicines. It prevents oils and fats in the product from breaking down and becoming less stable over time.
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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 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 calcium salt derived from gluconic acid. It acts as a buffer and mineral supplement in formulations, helping maintain stable pH and adding nutritional calcium content to the product.
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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 waxy solid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier to blend oil and water components, and also thickens the medicine to give it the right texture and consistency.
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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Copper gluconate is a salt combining copper and gluconic acid. It serves as a mineral supplement ingredient and color agent in some formulations, providing trace copper content to the medication.
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Creatine is an organic compound that helps supply energy to muscle cells. In medicines, it may be used as a nutritional supplement ingredient or to support muscle function and performance.
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Cysteine is an amino acid used in medicines as a reducing agent and stabilizer. It helps protect active ingredients from oxidation and maintains product stability during storage.
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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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Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
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A clear liquid solvent derived from ethylene glycol. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improve how the medicine flows and mixes in liquid formulations.
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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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Glutathione is a naturally occurring antioxidant compound made from three amino acids. In medications, it may serve as an antioxidant to protect the drug's active ingredients from breaking down or degrading over time.
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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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A mineral salt made from calcium and phosphate. It acts as a filler to add bulk to the tablet or capsule, and helps bind ingredients together so the medicine holds its shape.
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A plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. It increases viscosity and helps form a gel or paste consistency in medications, and may serve as a binder or coating material in various formulations.
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A synthetic organic compound used as a preservative and antioxidant in medicines. It helps prevent breakdown and spoilage of the active ingredients during storage.
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Lactic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid derived from milk or plant sources. It lowers and maintains pH in formulations, helps preserve the product, and can enhance ingredient stability and absorption.
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Lemon is a citrus fruit extract used as a natural flavoring agent and acidulant to add tart taste and help preserve medicines while improving their palatability.
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A natural extract from lime fruit used as a flavoring agent and source of citric acid. It adds tart taste and may help preserve the medicine.
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A fine powder made from magnesium, aluminum, and silicon compounds. It absorbs moisture and helps keep medicine ingredients from clumping or separating, so the product stays stable and flows smoothly during manufacturing.
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A stabilized form of vitamin C derived from ascorbic acid and magnesium. It's used as an antioxidant and preservative to prevent ingredient degradation and extend shelf life in medications and supplements.
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Magnesium aspartate is magnesium combined with the amino acid aspartate. It is used as a mineral supplement ingredient and may help with tablet binding and nutrient delivery in formulations.
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A natural plant extract from the acerola cherry fruit, used as a source of vitamin C and as a colorant or flavor ingredient in medicines and supplements.
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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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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 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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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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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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Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate is a stable, oil-soluble compound combining vitamin C and vitamin E derivatives. It's used in medications as an antioxidant to prevent ingredient breakdown and maintain product freshness during storage.
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A waxy compound derived from cetyl alcohol and phosphoric acid. It acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients, and as a thickener to give the medicine its proper texture and consistency.
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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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Propanediol is a clear liquid organic compound derived from vegetable sources or synthesized chemically. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a solvent to dissolve active ingredients, and a preservative booster in liquid medications and supplements.
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Sodium ascorbyl phosphate is a derivative of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and preservative in medications. It helps protect the drug's active ingredients from degradation caused by air and light exposure.
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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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Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
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Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
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A natural plant extract from tangerine fruit peel used as a flavoring agent and color contributor. It adds tangerine taste and may provide a slight orange tint to medicines.
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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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A sodium salt compound used as a chelating agent in medicines. It binds to metals and minerals to improve stability, prevent discoloration, and help the medication stay effective longer.
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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 nitrogen-containing chemical compound used in pharmaceuticals as a humectant to retain moisture, and sometimes as a keratolytic agent in topical formulations to help soften and remove dead skin cells.
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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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Zeolite A is a microporous mineral powder that acts as a drying agent and absorbent in medicines. It removes moisture to keep solid formulations dry and stable during storage.
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Zinc gluconate is a form of zinc, a mineral, combined with gluconic acid. It's used as a supplement ingredient to provide zinc content in the formulation.
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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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| Serious Skincare Serious-C3 Plasma Tm Bio Technology C Vitamin C Ester Protective Daytime Broad Spectrum Moisturizer Spf 30 30 mg/mL; 27 mg/mL; 75 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL 53755-0100-60 | Flageoli | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Serious Skincare Serious C3 Plasma Bio Technology C Vitamin C Ester Protective Daytime Broad Spectrum Moisturizer Spf 30 30 mg/mL; 27 mg/mL; 75 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL 53755-0101-04 | Flageoli | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Serious Skincare Serious-C3 Plasma Bio Technology C Cream SPF 30 30 mg/mL; 27 mg/mL; 75 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 50 mg/mLthis 53755-0120-02 | Flageoli | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 53755-0120-02 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 BOX (53755-120-02) / 60 mL in 1 TUBE | 2025-12-11 | Active |
| 53755-0120-04 | 1 TUBE in 1 BOX (53755-120-04) / 120 mL in 1 TUBE | 2025-12-11 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 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 ▾
Directions Apply liberally and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure Reapply at least every 2 hours Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating 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 10a.m. – 2p.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 Avobenzone 3% Octocrylene 2.7% Octinoxate 7.5% Octisalate 5% Oxybenzone 5% Purpose Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Water (Aqua), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopherol, Anogeissus Leiocarpus Bark Extract, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Maltodextrin, Urea, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Creatine, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxyapatite, Glutathione, Cysteine, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium Edta, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Ethoxydiglycol, Zeolite, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Calcium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-17 (and) Platinum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Sodium
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen