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Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Violet Haze Zinc Oxide 125 mg/g Stick, 9 g — NDC 68078-0312-02 package photo

Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Violet Haze Zinc Oxide 125 mg/g Stick, 9 g

by Colorescience · 1 CONTAINER in 1 CARTON (68078-312-02) / 9 g in 1 CONTAINER (68078-312-01)
NDC 68078-0312-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 68078-312-02 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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⚠️
Other active recalls for Zinc Oxide (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0212-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0206-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0202-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0207-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0209-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0208-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68078-312-02
Product NDC 68078-312
11-digit billing NDC 68078031202
UNII SOI2LOH54Z
UPC 0813419028141
Application # M020
SPL Set ID 52befadc-636f-22bc-e063-6394a90acd18
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2022-03-17
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form STICK
Substance ZINC OXIDE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68078-312-02 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 68078-0312-02. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerColorescience
FDA applicationM020 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code68078
First marketedMar 2022
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio35 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

This is a sunscreen stick product applied to the skin that contains zinc oxide as its active ingredient. Zinc oxide is a mineral that functions as a broad-spectrum ultraviolet (UV) filter, commonly used in sunscreen products to help protect skin from sun exposure. This product is marketed as an over-the-counter monograph sunscreen and includes color pigment (noted in the product name as violet haze) to even out skin tone while providing sun protection.

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Zinc oxide (OTC drug) — tap one for details:

Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso)Moderate Turpentine OilModerate AlchemillaMinor
🌿 Every supplement checked against Zinc oxide (OTC drug) (3 interactions) — ranked by severity →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color pink
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 36HQN158VC
    Alpha-bisabolol is a naturally derived oily liquid from plant sources. It works as a fragrance, flavor, and skin-conditioning agent in topical medicines and cosmetic products.
  • UNII A9EJ3J61HQ
    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.
  • UNII 5QB0T2IUN0
    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.
  • UNII 4ZR792I587
    Bismuth oxychloride is a white powder derived from bismuth metal. In medicines, it's used mainly as a colorant and opacifying agent to give tablets or capsules their appearance and to make liquid formulations less transparent.
  • UNII 2EH13UN8D3
    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.
  • UNII ZRA72DR3R7
    A waxy substance made from fatty acids and glycerin that acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules. It helps hold ingredients together and makes the medicine easier to swallow.
  • UNII WL0328HX19
    A natural plant-based wax derived from candelilla shrub leaves. It acts as a coating agent, hardener, and texture modifier to control how quickly the medicine releases and to improve the tablet or capsule's appearance and stability.
  • UNII 00YIU5438U
    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.
  • UNII R12CBM0EIZ
    A natural wax derived from a Brazilian palm tree, used as a coating and polish on tablets and capsules. It creates a smooth, shiny finish that protects the medicine and improves appearance.
  • UNII 92RU3N3Y1O
    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.
  • UNII 9KB5R958PB
    A silicone-based polymer that forms a protective barrier on skin or mucous membranes. Used in topical formulations as an emollient, water-repellent coating, and skin protectant to reduce moisture loss and irritation.
  • UNII XBH432G01F
    A synthetic antioxidant compound used to prevent oxidation and degradation of the active ingredients and other components in the medicine, helping maintain its stability and shelf life.
  • UNII 1K09F3G675
    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.
  • UNII 73CJJ317SR
    A waxy substance derived from plant oils, used as a binder and lubricant to help hold tablet ingredients together and improve how the medicine flows during manufacturing.
  • UNII UDR641JW8W
    A plant-derived oil from jojoba seeds that has been broken down into smaller components. It acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent to help soften and smooth the product's texture.
  • UNII 1DI56QDM62
    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.
  • UNII N8F53B3R4R
    A synthetic humectant and solvent derived from propane. It draws and holds moisture in the formulation, helping keep the medicine stable and improving texture or flow in liquid and semi-solid products.
  • UNII V8A1AW0880
    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.
  • UNII 0F897O3O4M
    A naturally occurring alcohol derived from plants or synthesized chemically. It functions as a preservative and flavoring agent in medicines, helping prevent microbial growth and add pleasant taste to oral products.
  • UNII 687U3PEB2Y
    A complex emulsifier made from glycerin and fatty acids. It helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together and improves the texture and stability of creams, lotions, and other formulated products.
  • UNII 59Z907ZB69
    A synthetic silicone polymer used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It reduces friction between particles, helping powders and tablets flow smoothly during manufacturing and use.
  • UNII GW89575KF9
    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.
  • UNII JB2MV9I3LS
    Stannous oxide is a tin-based compound used as a polishing agent in toothpaste formulations. It helps remove surface stains and create a smooth tooth surface during brushing.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    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.
  • UNII R0ZB2556P8
    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.
  • UNII AZQ08K38Z1
    A synthetic oily liquid derived from salicylic acid. It works as an emollient and penetration enhancer in topical formulations, helping active ingredients absorb into skin while conditioning and softening the application area.

26 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
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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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm (Blush) 125 mg/g 68078-0034-02 Colorescience 9 g — — FDA listed —
Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Pink Sky 125 mg/g 68078-0313-02 Colorescience 9 g — — FDA listed —
Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm Collection Endlesss Endless Sunset 125 mg/g 68078-0065-02 Colorescience 9 g — — FDA listed —
Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Violet Haze 125 mg/gthis 68078-0312-02 Colorescience 9 g — — FDA listed —
Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Glow 125 mg/g 68078-0582-02 Colorescience 9 g — — FDA listed —
Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm (Berry) 125 mg/g 68078-0033-02 Colorescience 9 g — — FDA listed —
Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Savanna 125 mg/g 68078-0606-02 Colorescience 9 g — — FDA listed —
Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm (Bronze) 125 mg/g 68078-0035-02 Colorescience 9 g — — FDA listed —
Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Golden Hour 125 mg/g 68078-0314-02 Colorescience 9 g — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2022
On the market since
Mar 2022
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
4 years listed
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·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
68078-0312-02 You're viewing this 1 CONTAINER in 1 CARTON (68078-312-02) / 9 g in 1 CONTAINER (68078-312-01) 2022-03-17 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 68078-312-02, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 68078-0312-02, written without dashes as 68078031202. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 68078-0312-02, the first segment (68078) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Colorescience; the middle segment (0312) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (02) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Colorescience. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Colorescience is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 11 words ▾

Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Violet Haze Indications and Usage

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 11 words ▾

Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Violet Haze Dosage and Administration

⚠️ Warnings 9 words ▾

Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Violet Haze Warning

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Violet Haze Active Ingredient

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 10 words ▾

Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Violet Haze Inactive Ingredient

🎯 Purpose 9 words ▾

Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Violet Haze Purpose

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 68078-0080-01 · Colorescience, 68078-0313-02 · Colorescience →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.