BB Ambre 30 BS SPF30 Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide 6.8 g/100g; 8.5 g/100g Cream
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BB Ambre 30 BS SPF30 is a topical sunscreen cream marketed as an over-the-counter monograph product. It contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which are mineral UV filters commonly used to reflect and scatter ultraviolet radiation from the sun. These ingredients are typically used together in broad-spectrum sunscreens to help protect skin from sun exposure. The product is applied directly to the skin.
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A synthetic peptide made from amino acids. It's used in cosmetic and topical formulations as a conditioning or skin-conditioning agent to help improve texture and appearance.
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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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A natural fruit ingredient derived from apples, used as a flavoring agent and sweetener to improve taste and palatability of the medicine.
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A plant-derived ingredient from mugwort root, used in traditional herbal formulations. It may function as a flavoring agent, botanical extract, or natural additive in the medicine.
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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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Barley is a grain plant. It may be used in some medicines as a filler or binder to add bulk and help hold the tablet or capsule together.
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Beta carotene is a naturally occurring orange pigment found in plants. In medicines, it serves as a colorant to make tablets or capsules appear orange or yellow.
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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 extract from Centella asiatica containing natural compounds called triterpenoids. It's used as an active ingredient in some formulations for its purported skin-supporting properties, though it functions as a botanical additive rather than a structural component of the medicine.
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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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A plant extract from cyperus rotundus (nutgrass) tubers used in traditional medicine formulations. It may function as a natural flavoring agent, preservative, or botanical filler in herbal or botanical drug products.
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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 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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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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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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Fructose is a natural sugar derived from fruits and plants. It's used in medicines as a sweetener and filler to improve taste and add bulk to tablets or syrups.
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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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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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A silicone-based compound that acts as an emulsifier and skin protectant in topical formulations. It helps blend oil and water ingredients together and creates a smooth, protective barrier on the skin's surface.
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Isohexadecane is a synthetic hydrocarbon oil used as an emollient and solvent in topical medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improves spreadability and absorption through the skin.
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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 seaweed extract used as a thickener and gelling agent in medicines. It helps create the right texture and consistency in liquid or semi-solid formulations.
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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 plant extract from Japanese honeysuckle flowers used as a natural flavoring and fragrance ingredient in medicines. It may also help preserve the product and add pleasant taste or aroma.
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Magnesium oxide is a mineral compound that acts as a buffer and filler in medications. It helps neutralize stomach acid and adds bulk to the tablet or capsule formulation.
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A natural sugar alcohol derived from seaweed or synthesized in the lab. It's used as a filler to add bulk, a sweetener in sugar-free formulas, and a disintegrant to help tablets break apart in the stomach.
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A plant extract from olive leaves used in formulations as an antioxidant and preservative. It helps protect the medicine from degradation and extend shelf life.
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A natural fat derived from fish or algae sources. It's included as a nutritional ingredient and helps distribute other components evenly throughout the medicine.
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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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Phellodendron amurense bark is a plant-derived ingredient from the cork tree. It functions as a natural preservative and antimicrobial agent to help maintain product stability and prevent microbial growth.
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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 emulsifier made from glycerin and fatty acids. It helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them mixed throughout the product's shelf life.
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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 yeast-derived substance made from broken-down Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells. It is used as a natural humectant and moisturizing agent to help keep medicines and supplements stable and prevent them from drying out.
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A beta hydroxy acid derived from willow bark or synthesized chemically. In topical medicines, it acts as a keratolytic agent that helps soften and shed dead skin cells, improving penetration of active ingredients.
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A fragrant oil extracted from sandalwood tree wood, used as a flavoring agent and fragrance to improve the taste and smell of medicines.
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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 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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Sorbic acid is a preservative derived from berries that prevents mold, yeast, and bacterial growth in medicines. It keeps the product stable and safe during storage.
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Squalane is a lightweight oil derived from plant sources or synthesized. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in formulations, helping ingredients blend smoothly and improving product texture and spreadability.
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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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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 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 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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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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Wine grape is a plant-derived ingredient used as a natural flavoring and color source in medications. It provides taste and appearance while serving as a filler or binding component in the formulation.
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Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
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A plant-derived ingredient from xanthium sibiricum fruit, used in some formulations as a filler or binder to help hold tablets together and add bulk to the medicine.
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Zinc PCA is a zinc salt of pyroglutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid derivative. It's used in medications as a skin-conditioning agent and to help maintain product stability and texture in topical formulations.
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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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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| BB Blanc 30 BS SPF30 6.8 g/100g; 8.5 g/100g 62742-4250-02 | Allure | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| BB Bronze 30 BS SPF30 6.8 g/100g; 8.5 g/100g 62742-4248-02 | Allure | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| BB Ambre 30 BS SPF30 6.8 g/100g; 8.5 g/100gthis 62742-4252-02 | Allure | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| BB Tint 30 BS SPF 30 6.8 g/100g; 8.5 g/100g 62742-4246-02 | Allure | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| BB Noir 30 BS SPF30 6.8 g/100g; 8.5 g/100g 62742-4249-02 | Allure | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 62742-4252-02 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (62742-4252-2) / 20 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (62742-4252-1) | 2024-03-14 | 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 FOR SUNSCREEN USE: APPLY GENEROUSLY 15 MINUTES BEFORE SUN EXPOSURE. APPLY TO ALL SKIN EXPOSED BY THE SUN. 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 SUN, ESPECIALLY FROM 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. WEAR LONG-SLEEVED SHIRTS, PANTS, HATS AND SUNGLASSES.
REAPPLY AT LEAST EVERY 2 HOURS. USE A WATER RESISTANT SUNSCREEN IF SWIMMING OR SWEATING IMMEDIATELY AFTER TOWEL DRYING AT LEAST EVERY 2 HOURS.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS ZINC OXIDE 8.5% TITANIUM DIOXIDE 6.8%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, WATER (AQUA), DIMETHICONE, HYDROXYPROPYLCOCOATE PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIISOSTEARATE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE/PEG-10/15 CROSSPOLYMER, STEARIC ACID, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, PEG/PPG-18/18DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL HEXYL DIMETHICONE, SQUALANE, SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) EXTRACT, PHELLODENDRON AMURENSE BARK EXTRACT, HORDEUM DISTICHON (BARLEY) EXTRACT, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ISOHEXADECANE, SACCHAROMYCES LYSATE EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, ARTEMISIA VULGARIS EXTRACT, ZINC PCA, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-15, XANTHIUM SIBIRICUM FRUIT EXTRACT, LONICERA JAPONICA FLOWER EXTRACT, CYPERUS ROTUNDUS ROOT EXTRACT, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, RETINYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, BETA-CAROTENE, MALUS DOMESTICA FRUIT CELL CULTURE EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT CELL EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, GLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, ISOMALT, SODIUM BENZOATE, MANNITOL, SODIUM CITRATE, LECITHIN, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, FRUCTOSE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, ALUMINA, MAGNESIUM OXIDE MAY CONTAIN +/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
🎯 Purpose ▾
PURPOSE: SUNSCREEN