PORESCREEN SPF40 Zinc Oxide 10 mg/100mL Lotion, 59 mL — NDC 68479-291-04 (Billing 68479-0291-04)
This is a package of 59 mL of PORESCREEN SPF40 Zinc Oxide 10 mg/100mL Lotion from Dermalogica, LLC., marketed since Dec 2022 and currently FDA-listed.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 68479-291-04 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 68479 labeler · 291 product · 04 package
- Package marketed since
- Dec 1, 2022
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 6847929104 7
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
Other active recalls for Zinc Oxide (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
Clinical
Porescreen SPF40 is a topical lotion containing zinc oxide, marketed as an over-the-counter sunscreen under FDA's monograph rules for sunscreen products. Zinc oxide is a mineral UV filter commonly used in sunscreens to help block ultraviolet radiation from the sun. This lotion formulation is intended to be applied to the skin.
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Zinc oxide (OTC drug) — tap one for details:
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
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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 system | Per g | Per 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. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 9, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68479-0291-02 68479-291-02 Main listing | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 30 mL in 1 TUBE | 2022-12-01 | — | Active |
| 68479-0291-04 You're viewing this | 59 mL in 1 TUBE | 2022-12-01 | — | Active |
| 68479-0291-05 68479-291-05 | 5 mL in 1 TUBE | 2022-12-01 | — | Active |
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
How does this package differ from NDC 68479-0291-05?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of PORESCREEN SPF40 Zinc Oxide 10 mg/100mL Lotion?
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porescreen Spf40 10 mg/100mLthis 68479-0291-04 | Dermalogica, | 59 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 9, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 9, 2026
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.
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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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Allantoin is a naturally derived compound that helps soften and soothe skin. In medicines, it works as a skin-conditioning agent and may help support wound healing and reduce irritation in topical formulations.
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Bentonite is a naturally occurring clay mineral used in medicines as a binder and absorbent. It helps hold tablet ingredients together and can absorb moisture or unwanted substances in the formulation.
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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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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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Cellulose acetate is a plant-derived polymer made by chemically modifying cellulose fibers. In medications, it serves as a film-coating material for tablets and capsules to protect the drug, control release, and improve appearance.
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A green algae ingredient used as a natural colorant and nutritional filler in supplements and medications. It adds color and bulk to tablets and capsules.
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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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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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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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Hydrated silica is a fine powder form of silicon dioxide with absorbed water. It works as an anti-caking agent and absorbent in medicines, helping powders stay free-flowing and preventing clumping.
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Isododecane is a lightweight liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent and spreadability agent in topical formulations. It helps dissolve active ingredients and makes the product easier to apply and absorb into the skin.
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A weak organic acid made from natural or synthetic sources. It works as a pH buffer and preservative to maintain the medicine's stability and prevent bacterial growth during storage.
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A plant extract from lavender flowers used as a flavoring and fragrance agent in medicines. It adds taste or aroma to improve how the product smells and tastes.
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Levomenol is a naturally derived alcohol compound used as a skin-conditioning and anti-inflammatory agent in topical formulations. It helps soothe and protect the skin while improving product texture and absorption.
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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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Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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Matricaria chamomilla, commonly known as chamomile, is a plant extract used in medicines as a flavoring agent and natural fragrance component. It may also provide mild soothing properties 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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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.
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Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, a water-soluble nutrient. In medicines, it may be added as a nutritional supplement or to support skin health, though its primary role here is as an active ingredient rather than a traditional inactive filler.
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UNII X8725R883T
A synthetic oily liquid derived from branched carboxylic acids, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. It helps soften and smooth the product's texture while improving how it spreads on skin.
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A plant-derived oil processed into smaller molecular units. It acts as an emollient and solvent in medicines, helping to dissolve or suspend active ingredients and improve absorption through the skin or digestive system.
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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.
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Polyethylene oxide is a synthetic polymer derived from ethylene. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a thickener to adjust texture, and a disintegrant to help the tablet or capsule break apart for absorption.
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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.
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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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Propylene glycol stearate is a waxy substance made by combining stearic acid with propylene glycol. It acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients, and also serves as a thickener or stabilizer in the medicine.
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A fragrant oil derived from Rosa x alba flowers, used as a flavoring agent and fragrance to improve the taste and aroma of the medicine.
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Sea salt is sodium chloride harvested from seawater. It acts as a flavoring agent and preservative in medications, helping enhance taste and prevent microbial growth.
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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 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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UNII 55X04QC32I
A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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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.
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Squalene is a natural oil-like substance found in shark liver and some plants. It's used in medicines as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water-based ingredients together.
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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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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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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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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.
42 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
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.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
More NDCs from Dermalogica, LLC. labeler code 68479
- SkinPerfect Primer SPF 30 Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide 40 mg/mL; 140 mg/mL Lotion NDC 68479-130-00
- SKINPERFECT PRIMER SPF30 Zinc Oxide 24.96 mg/100mL Lotion NDC 68479-132-00
- RETINOL CLEARING Salicylic Acid 2 mg/100mL Oil NDC 68479-141-02
- AGE Bright Clearing Serum Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL Liquid NDC 68479-184-00
- Protection 50 Sport Homosalate, Octocrylene, Octisalate, and Avobenzone 10 mg/100mL; 10 mg/100mL; 5 mg/100mL; 3 mg/100mL Lotion NDC 68479-232-00
- DEEP ACNE Sulfur 5 mg/100mL Gel NDC 68479-240-00
- Acne Biotic Moisturizer Salicylic Acid .5 mg/100mL Lotion NDC 68479-350-00
- BIOLUMIN-C HEAT AGING PROTECTOR SPF50 Octocrylene, Homosalate, Octisalate, and Avobenzone 10 g/100mL; 7 g/100mL; 5 g/100mL; 3 g/100mL Lotion NDC 68479-371-01
- dermalogica dynamic skin recovery spf 50 Sunscreen 3 g/100mL; 5 g/100mL; 3 g/100mL; 7 g/100mL Lotion NDC 68479-382-00
- GOLDEN HOUR HYDRATING SPF 30 Octocrylene, Octisalate, and Avobenzone 7 mg/.1g; 5 mg/.1g; 3 mg/.1g Stick NDC 68479-420-02
- Stabilizing Repair Serum Oatmeal 1 g/100mL Liquid NDC 68479-460-20
- Overnight Clearing Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL Gel NDC 68479-706-00
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses Helps prevent sunburn. If used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions , helps decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Shake before each use. Apply evenly and liberally to face, 15 minutes prior to sun exposure. Can be worn alone or underneath make-up.
Reapply at least every two hours. Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging.
To help decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF 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-sleeve 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.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Zinc Oxide (10%)
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Water/Aqua/Eau, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Silica Silylate, Lactic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sea Salt (Maris Sal), Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Squalene, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Allantoin, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10, Silica, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Magnesium Stearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Bentonite, Cellulose Acetate, Phenylpropanol, Hydrated Silica, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Linalool.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen
📄 Do Not Use ▾
Do not use on damaged or broken skin.
📄 When Using This Product ▾
When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions or comments? Call toll free 1-800-831-5150 in the US.
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 mL Tube Carton dermalogica porescreen SPF 40 high protection UVA UVB broad spectrum with niacinamide blurring + hint of tint mineral sunscreen Sun Care
1.0 US FL OZ / 30 mL ℮ Principal Display Panel - 30 mL Tube Carton
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