LA MER THE BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50 UV PROTECTING FLUID AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE, and OXYBENZONE 30 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 27 mg/mL; 30 mg/mL Lotion
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This is a topical sunscreen lotion sold under an FDA over-the-counter monograph for sun protection products. It contains five UV-filtering active ingredients: avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, and oxybenzone, all of which function as chemical sunscreen agents that absorb ultraviolet radiation. These filters are commonly combined in broad-spectrum formulas to help protect skin against both UVA and UVB rays. The product is labeled SPF 50 and intended for topical application to exposed skin.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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A form of vitamin E derived from natural sources, used as an antioxidant to prevent oils and fats in the medicine from breaking down and losing effectiveness during storage.
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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 plant-derived ingredient from alfalfa seeds. It may be used as a filler or nutrient additive in supplements and some formulations to add bulk or provide trace minerals and vitamins.
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A natural ingredient derived from almond nuts. It's used as a flavoring agent and texture enhancer in medicines to improve taste and make the product more palatable.
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A synthetic polymer made from acrylic compounds and vinylpyrrolidone. It works as a film-former and thickener in topical products, helping create a smooth texture and improve how the medication spreads on skin.
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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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Basic cupric carbonate is a copper compound used as a colorant in medicines. It provides a blue or blue-green color to 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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Caffeine is a natural stimulant compound commonly extracted from coffee beans and tea leaves. In medicines, it serves as an active booster in pain relievers and cold products to enhance alertness and improve the effectiveness of other ingredients.
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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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Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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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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A synthetic green dye used to color medications. It helps make pills and capsules visually distinct so patients can easily identify their medicine.
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A plant-derived thickening agent made from xanthan gum that has been chemically modified. It helps give the medicine the right texture and consistency, and may act as a binder or stabilizer in tablets and liquids.
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A waxy substance derived from stearic acid (a fat), used as an emulsifier and thickener in medications. It helps blend oily and water-based ingredients together and gives the product a stable, smooth texture.
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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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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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Eucalyptus oil is a fragrant liquid extracted from eucalyptus tree leaves. It's used in medicines as a flavor, scent, or soothing agent in topical products and cough preparations.
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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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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 plant-based powder made from sunflower seeds left over after oil extraction. It acts as a filler and binder to give the tablet its structure and help hold ingredients together.
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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 fragrance compound derived from natural sources, used to add pleasant scent to the medicine. It serves as a flavoring or aromatic agent to mask unpleasant tastes or improve the product's sensory appeal.
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A natural oil extracted from kukui nuts, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical medicines. It helps soften the formulation and improve how the product spreads and absorbs into skin.
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A brown seaweed extract used as a thickener and stabilizer in liquid formulations. It helps maintain consistent texture and prevents separation of ingredients in medicines.
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A silicone-based surfactant that helps blend oil and water in cosmetic or topical formulations. It reduces surface tension to improve product spreadability and texture.
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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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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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A mineral salt derived from magnesium and gluconic acid. It's used as a binder and filler to help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together and add bulk to the formulation.
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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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Methyl trimethicone is a silicone-based lubricant and glidant used in tablets and capsules. It reduces friction between particles and equipment during manufacturing, helping the medicine flow smoothly and compress evenly.
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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 synthetic oily liquid derived from neopentyl glycol and heptanoic acid. It serves as an emollient and solvent in formulations, helping to dissolve or suspend active ingredients and improve the texture and spreadability of topical products.
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Niacin is a B vitamin used in medications as a nutritional supplement and pH buffer. It helps stabilize the product and may support formulation integrity during manufacturing and storage.
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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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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 red marine microalga used as a natural colorant in medications and supplements. It provides red to purple coloring to tablets, capsules, and other formulations.
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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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A mixture of sugars made by rearranging glucose molecules. It acts as a sweetener and filler to improve taste and add bulk to the medicine while helping it hold together.
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Sesame oil is a plant-derived oil from sesame seeds. It's used in medicines as a solvent or carrier to dissolve or suspend active ingredients, helping them mix evenly throughout the formulation.
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A plant-derived oil from sesame seeds used as an emollient and solvent in topical formulations. It helps distribute active ingredients evenly and keeps products from drying out.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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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 dehydroacetate is a salt derived from dehydroacetic acid, a compound used as a preservative. It helps prevent mold, bacteria, and yeast growth in medicines, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
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Sodium gluconate is a salt derived from gluconic acid, a naturally occurring compound. In medicines, it functions as a buffering agent to help maintain stable pH and as a chelating agent that can bind minerals in formulations.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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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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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 plastic-like polymer made from two chemical compounds joined together. It acts as a binder and film-former in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and create a protective coating on the medicine's surface.
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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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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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| La Mer The Broad Spectrum Spf 50 Uv Protecting Fluid 30 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 27 mg/mL; 30 mg/mLthis 65966-0016-01 | MAX | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mac Prep And Prime Face Protect Broad Spectrum Spf 50 30 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 27 mg/mL; 30 mg/mL 40046-0063-01 | MAKEUP | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 65966-0016-01 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (65966-016-01) / 50 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2013-05-05 | 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 liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure reapply every two 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 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 product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients AVOBENZONE 3.00% HOMOSALATE 5.00% OCTISALATE 5.00% OCTOCRYLENE 2.70% OXYBENZONE 3.00%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Ingredients WATER\AQUA\EAU • BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE • METHYL TRIMETHICONE • NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE • ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED OIL • LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE • PEG 100 STEARATE • BUTYLENE GLYCOL • GLYCERYL STEARATE • DIPENTAERYTHRITYL TRI-POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE • POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE • ALGAE (SEAWEED) EXTRACT • SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL • MEDICAGO SATIVA (ALFALFA) SEED POWDER • HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEEDCAKE • PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) SEED MEAL • EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL • SODIUM GLUCONATE • COPPER GLUCONATE • CALCIUM GLUCONATE • MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE • ZINC GLUCONATE • TOCOPHERYL SUCCINATE • NIACIN • SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED POWDER • LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT • MALACHITE • CAFFEINE • SORBITOL • SODIUM HYALURONATE • CETYL ALCOHOL • STEARIC ACID • VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER • ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN • SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE • CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER • DEHYDROXANTHAN GUM • SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE • CITRIC ACID • TOURMALINE • STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER • SILICA • PEG-8 LAURATE • FRAGRANCE (PARFUM) • DISODIUM EDTA • PHENOXYETHANOL • LIMONENE • GERANIOL • HYDROXYCITRONELLAL • LINALOOL • CITRONELLOL • MICA • GREEN 5 (CI 61570) • TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) <ILN40137>
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen