Quick answers
- What is Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, homosalate and octocrylene used for?
- The Drug Facts label of MELAO GHK-Cu PEPTIDE SUNSCREEN (Guangdong Aimu Biological Technology Co., Ltd) lists these 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.
- Do I need a prescription for Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, homosalate and octocrylene?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, homosalate and octocrylene been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
MELAO GHK-Cu PEPTIDE SUNSCREEN · Guangdong Aimu Biological Technology Co., Ltd
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% · Ethylhexyl salicylate 5% · Homosalate 7% · Octocrylene 9%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE 3.0% ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE 5.0% HOMOSALATE 7.0% OCTOCRYLENE 9.0%
Purpose
Sunscreen
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
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.
Directions
·Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. ·Reapply at least every 2 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.
Inactive ingredients
WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ISOHEXADECANE, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PEG-100 STEARATE, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, SORBITAN STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, PHENOXYETHANOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, ALLANTOIN, XANTHAN GUM, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PARFUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
— FDA label of MELAO GHK-Cu PEPTIDE SUNSCREEN, Guangdong Aimu Biological Technology Co., Ltd, effective July 29, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect Sunscreen SPF 50 · Medik8 Limited
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8% · Ethylhexyl salicylate 4.8% · Homosalate 10% · Octocrylene 9.5%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Purpose Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8% Sunscreen Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.8% ...................... Sunscreen Homosalate 10%..................................... Sunscreen Octocrylene 9.5%...................................... Sunscreen
Purpose
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.
Uses
Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs.
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.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
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 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
Other information
Protect the product in this container for excessive heat and direct sun.
Inactive ingredients
Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Glycerin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Glycereth-26, Glyceryl Steareate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Silica, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Polysilicone-11, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ectoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Carnosine, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Lecithin, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral
— FDA label of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect Sunscreen SPF 50, Medik8 Limited, effective January 6, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
SPF30 unseen sunscreen 01 · Cosmuses Cosmetics (Ningbo) Co., Ltd.
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% · Ethylhexyl salicylate 5% · Homosalate 10% · Octocrylene 10%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% Homosalate 10% Octocrylene 10%
Purpose
Sunscreen
Uses
Reapply as needed or after towel drying, swimming, or perspiring.
Warnings
For external use only. Keep out of Reach of Children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center Right away.
Directions
Apply liberally 15-20 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply as needed or after towel drying, swimming, or perspiring. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Sucrose Polystearate, Sucrose Polylaurate, Sucrose Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose Dilaurate, Sucrose Distearate, Sucrose Stearate, Fragrance, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate.
— FDA label of SPF30 unseen sunscreen 01, Cosmuses Cosmetics (Ningbo) Co., Ltd., effective July 9, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
ICD Moisture Layer Sunscreen · ICD Moisture Layer Sunscreen
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7% · Ethylhexyl salicylate 4.5% · Homosalate 7% · Octocrylene 9%, cream (topical)
Purpose
Sunscreen
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 the sun.
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.
Directions
- 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 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.
Other information
- Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun.
Inactive ingredients
Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Glucosylrutin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Lycopodium Clavatum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
— FDA label of ICD Moisture Layer Sunscreen, ICD Moisture Layer Sunscreen, effective July 18, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% · Ethylhexyl salicylate 5% · Homosalate 7% · Octocrylene 9% · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| MELAO GHK-Cu PEPTIDE SUNSCREEN | Guangdong Aimu Biological Technology Co., Ltd | DailyMed |
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8% · Ethylhexyl salicylate 4.8% · Homosalate 10% · Octocrylene 9.5% · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Day Ultimate Protect Sunscreen SPF 50 | Medik8 Limited | DailyMed |
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% · Ethylhexyl salicylate 5% · Homosalate 10% · Octocrylene 10% · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| SPF30 unseen sunscreen 01 | Cosmuses Cosmetics (Ningbo) Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7% · Ethylhexyl salicylate 4.5% · Homosalate 7% · Octocrylene 9% · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| ICD Moisture Layer Sunscreen | ICD Moisture Layer Sunscreen | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Guangdong Aimu Biological Technology Co., Ltd1 product
- Medik8 Limited1 product
- Cosmuses Cosmetics (Ningbo) Co., Ltd.1 product
- ICD Moisture Layer Sunscreen1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.