Buildable Blur Homosalate, Octisalate, Zinc Oxide 9 mg/100mg; 7.8 mg/100mg; 4.5 mg/100mg Cream
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Buildable Blur is an over-the-counter monograph sunscreen cream applied to the skin. It contains three active ingredients: homosalate and octisalate, which are ultraviolet (UV) light filters commonly used in sunscreens to help protect skin from sun exposure, and zinc oxide, a mineral UV filter that works similarly. This product is formulated as a topical cream typically used to provide broad-spectrum sun protection when applied to exposed 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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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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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 silicone-based ingredient that acts as a lubricant and glidant. It helps the tablet or capsule move smoothly through manufacturing equipment and improves powder flow during production.
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A silicone-based compound that mixes oil and water together. Used in formulations as an emulsifier to help blend ingredients and improve texture and stability of creams, lotions, and other topical products.
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A silky liquid derived from caprylic acid that acts as an emollient and solvent in formulations. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improves the spreadability and feel of lotions, creams, and topical 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 synthetic silicone polymer that acts as a thickener and absorbent in medicines. It helps create the right texture, improves how the product feels on skin or in the mouth, and can absorb excess moisture or oil in formulations.
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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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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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Flax seed is a plant-derived natural ingredient used as a binder and filler in medications. It helps hold tablet or capsule contents together and adds bulk to the formulation.
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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 synthetic compound used in medicines as a preservative and antimicrobial agent. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth, extending the product's shelf life.
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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 synthetic plastic polymer that forms a three-dimensional network. It's used as a coating on tablets and capsules to control how fast the medicine releases into the body, or as a binder to hold pill ingredients together.
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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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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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Phenyl trimethicone is a silicone-based lubricant and glidant. It helps powder particles flow smoothly and reduces friction during tablet or capsule manufacturing and filling.
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Sodium phytate is a plant-derived salt used in medications as a chelating agent and preservative. It helps stabilize formulations and may improve how the body absorbs certain minerals in the medicine.
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Propylene carbonate is a clear liquid solvent derived from propylene. It helps dissolve or suspend active ingredients in liquid medicines and can improve how well the product flows and mixes.
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A clay-based ingredient used as a suspending agent and thickener in liquid medicines. It helps keep solid particles evenly distributed throughout the product so the medication mixes properly when shaken.
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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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A synthetic, oil-soluble form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant to prevent degradation of the medicine and maintain its stability during storage.
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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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Tribehenin is a waxy, plant-derived substance that acts as a lubricant and glidant in tablets and capsules. It helps the medicine flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevents sticking during production and packaging.
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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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Ultramarine blue is a blue pigment derived from natural minerals or made synthetically. It's used in medicines as a colorant to give tablets, capsules, or other products their blue appearance.
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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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| 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. | |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 68577-0142-01 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (68577-142-01) / 30 mg in 1 TUBE | 2022-12-01 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
USES 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 sun
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DIRECTIONS Directions For sunscreen use: Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure Reapply at least every 2 hours Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating 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 the risk, regularly use a sunscreen with 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-sleeve shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses.
⚠️ 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.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Homosalate 9.0% Octisalate 4.5% Zinc Oxide 7.8%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients AQUA/WATER/EAU, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TRIBEHENIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED EXTRACT, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MICA, QUATERNIUM-90 BENTONITE, SODIUM PHYTATE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007)].
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen