MD Restoring daily Defense Moisturizer SPF 50 Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide 8.7 g/100g; 6.5 g/100g Cream, 7 g
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MD Restoring Daily Defense Moisturizer SPF 50 is a topical cream marketed as an over-the-counter skin care product. It contains two mineral-based active ingredients, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which are commonly used together as physical sunscreen filters to help protect skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This product is regulated under the FDA's OTC monograph rules for sunscreen products rather than as an individually approved application. The moisturizer formulation typically combines sun protection with hydrating ingredients for daily facial use.
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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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A fragrant oil extracted from buchu leaves (Agathosma betulina), a plant native to South Africa. Used in medicines as a flavor enhancer and fragrance component to improve taste and aroma.
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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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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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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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Benzoic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid used as a preservative in medicines and foods. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth to extend shelf life and maintain product stability.
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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 plant-derived ingredient from the pods of the Caesalpinia spinosa tree, native to South America. It's used as a natural thickener, binder, and source of fiber in formulations.
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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 synthetic polymer that absorbs water and forms a thick, gel-like substance. In medicines, it works as a thickener and stabilizer to improve texture and help ingredients stay mixed together in creams, gels, and lotions.
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A plant-derived emulsifier made from olive oil and fatty alcohols. It helps blend oil and water ingredients together and stabilizes the product's texture in creams, lotions, and similar formulations.
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A silicone-based compound that mixes oil and water components together. It acts as an emulsifier and helps distribute ingredients evenly throughout the formulation, improving texture and stability.
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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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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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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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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 ingredient that combines dimethicone (silicone oil) with polyethylene glycol. It works as a skin-conditioning agent and texture enhancer, helping smooth the product's feel and improve how it spreads on skin.
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A silicone-based ingredient that acts as a glidant and lubricant to help powder particles flow smoothly during manufacturing and tablet compression. It reduces friction and prevents clumping in the final product.
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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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Dipropylene glycol is a clear liquid made from propylene glycol. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
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Ethylhexyl palmitate is an oily chemical made from palm oil and alcohol. It acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical medicines, helping the product spread smoothly and keeping skin soft.
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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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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 extract from sunflower sprouts used in formulations as an antioxidant and preservative to help maintain product stability and prevent degradation of active ingredients.
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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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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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Hyaluronate sodium is a natural carbohydrate that holds moisture. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, thickener, and moisture-retaining agent to improve texture and delivery of the active ingredient.
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Isomalt is a sugar alcohol made from sugar that's used as a sweetener and bulking agent in medicines. It helps give tablets and powders the right texture and sweetness while having minimal calories.
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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 natural oil extracted from citrus peels, (+)-limonene is used as a flavoring agent and solvent in medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and provides a lemon or orange taste.
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Mandarin oil is a natural essential oil extracted from mandarin orange peel. It's used as a flavor and aroma agent to make medicines taste and smell more pleasant.
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Orange oil obtained by cold pressing orange peel. It serves as a flavoring agent and fragrance in medicines to improve taste and aroma.
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A synthetic peptide (short protein-like molecule) used in skincare and cosmetic formulations as an active conditioning ingredient to help improve skin texture and appearance. It may function as a humectant or skin-conditioning agent in topical products.
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A synthetic peptide derived from fatty acids and amino acids. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient in topical formulations, helping soften and smooth the product texture while supporting skin hydration.
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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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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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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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Polyethylene glycol 400 is a clear, thick liquid made from petroleum-derived polymers. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
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A silicone-based compound that acts as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. It helps blend oil and water components together and creates a smooth, protective texture on the skin's surface.
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A synthetic emulsifier derived from glycerin and fatty acids. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them evenly blended throughout the product.
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A plant-derived ingredient from knotweed used as a natural filler and binding agent. It helps hold the medicine's ingredients together and add bulk to tablets or capsules.
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A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them from separating in liquid formulations.
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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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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Silica dimethyl silylate is a silicon-based powder that acts as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It reduces friction between particles and helps powders flow smoothly during manufacturing and tablet compression.
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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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Sodium ferrocyanide is an anti-caking agent derived from iron and cyanide compounds. It's added to salt and powdered ingredients to prevent clumping and improve flow during manufacturing and storage.
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A salt derived from lactic acid, sodium lactate acts as a buffer and pH stabilizer in medicines. It helps maintain the product's acidity level and can also serve as a humectant to retain moisture.
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Sorbitan olivate is an emulsifier derived from sorbitol and olive oil. It helps blend water and oil ingredients together to maintain consistent texture and appearance throughout the medicine.
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Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
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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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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 silicone-based polymer that functions as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping the medicine powder flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping in the final product.
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Vanilla is a flavoring ingredient extracted from vanilla orchid beans. It's added to medicines to improve taste and make them more pleasant to take, especially for children or patients who need liquid formulations.
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A plant extract from grape skins containing natural red and purple pigments called anthocyanins. Used as a colorant to give the medicine its color.
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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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| MD Restoring daily Defense Moisturizer SPF 50 8.7 g/100g; 6.5 g/100gthis 62742-4220-01 | Allure | 7 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 62742-4220-01 You're viewing this | 7 g in 1 TUBE (62742-4220-1) | 2022-10-21 | Active |
| 62742-4220-03 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (62742-4220-3) / 57 g in 1 TUBE (62742-4220-2) | 2022-10-21 | Active |
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🎯 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 generously 15 minutes before sun exposure • children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor • reapply at least every 2 hours • use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating • Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increase 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 inducing: • limit time in the sun, especially from 10 am.-2 p.m. • wear long-sleeved shits, pants, hats and sunglasses
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Titanium Dioxide 6.5% Zinc Oxide 8.7%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredient: CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, AQUA/WATER/EAU, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, DIMETHICONE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID, DIMETHICONE/PEG-10/15 CROSSPOLYMER, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, HEXYL LAURATE, PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DIMETHICONE/POLYGLYCERIN-3 CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL HEXYL DIMETHICONE, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL, LIMONENE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL, PEG-8, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, ISOMALT, BENZOIC ACID, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM CITRATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, POLYGONUM AVICULARE EXTRACT, BAROSMA BETULINA LEAF OIL, CAESALPINIA SPINOSA FRUIT POD EXTRACT, CARBOMER, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, POLYSORBATE 20, SODIUM HYALURONATE, LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT CELL EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SPROUT EXTRACT, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, SODIUM FERROCYANIDE, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen