Quick answers
- What is Homosalate and octisalate used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Fruit of the Earth Sun Town City Dark Tanning Dry Oil SPF 8 Sunscreen (Fruit of the Earth, Inc.) 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 casued by the sun.
- Do I need a prescription for Homosalate and octisalate?
- 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 Homosalate and octisalate 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.
Fruit of the Earth Sun Town City Dark Tanning Dry Oil SPF 8 Sunscreen · Fruit of the Earth, Inc.
Homosalate 7% · Octisalate 5%, spray (topical)
Active ingredient
Homosalate 7.0%, Octisalate 5.0%
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 casued by the sun
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- on damaged or broken skin.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- rash occurs.
When using this product
- keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.
- keep away from face to avoid breathing it.
- do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure.
- do not store at temperatures above 120°F.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Spray liberally and spread evenly by hand 15 minutes before sun exposure Hold can 4-6 inches away from the skin to apply Do not spray directly into face. Spray into hands then apply to face Do not apply in windy conditions Use in a well-ventilated area. Reapply:
- after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating
- immediately after towel drying
- at least every 2 hours 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, expecially from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses
Inactive ingredients
alcohol denat., mineral oil, tridecyl salicylate, acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, tocopheryl acetate, fragrance.
— FDA label of Fruit of the Earth Sun Town City Dark Tanning Dry Oil SPF 8 Sunscreen, Fruit of the Earth, Inc., effective October 17, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Summer Gelee Spf-4 · Summer Gelee LLC
Homosalate 20 mg/mL · Octisalate 20 mg/mL, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Homosalate 2.00%, Octisalate 2.00% Purpose Sunscreen
Purpose
Sunscreen
Uses
Helps prevent sunburn. Higher SPF gives more sunburn protection. If used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early 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 or irritation develops and lasts.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Directions
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure and as needed. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor. 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 the 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 10am-2pm. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, & sunglasses.
Inactive ingredients
Cinnamomum Cassia Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Isopropyl Myristate, Mineral Oil, Ozokerite Wax, Paraffin, Parfum (Fragrance), Petrolatum, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), D&C Red #17.
— FDA label of Summer Gelee Spf-4, Summer Gelee LLC, effective April 27, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Fote Cabana Beach Club with Blood Orange and Essential Oils Spf 8 Dry Tanning Sunscreen · Fruit of the Earth, Inc.
Homosalate 7% · Octisalate 5%, aerosol, spray (topical)
Active ingredient
Homosalate 7.0%, Octisalate 5.0%
Purpose
Sunscreen
Uses
helps prevent sunburn
Warnings
Skin Cancer/Skin Aging Alert : Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. This product has been shown only to prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early skin aging.
Do not use
- on damaged or broken skin.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- rash occurs.
When using this product
- keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove
- keep away from face to avoid breathing it.
- do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure.
- do not store at temperatures above 120°F.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Spray liberally and spread evenly by hand 15 minutes before sun exposure Hold can 4-6 inches away from the skin to apply Do not spray directly into face. Spray into hands then apply to face Do not apply in windy conditions Use in a well-ventilated area. Reapply:
- after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating
- immediately after towel drying
- at least every 2 hours Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
alcohol denat., mineral oil, tridecyl salicylate, fragrance, acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, tocopheryl acetate, citrus sinensis (blood orange) oil, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil
— FDA label of Fote Cabana Beach Club with Blood Orange and Essential Oils Spf 8 Dry Tanning Sunscreen, Fruit of the Earth, Inc., effective October 17, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Tan De Soleil Orange Tanning Balm SPF 6 · Tanning Club, LLC
Homosalate 30 mg/mL · Octisalate 40 mg/mL, oil (topical)
Active ingredient
Homosalate 3.00% Octisalate 4.0% PURPOSE Sunscreen
Purpose
Sunscreen
Uses
Helps prevent sunburn. higher SPF gives more sunburn protection 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 or irritation develops and lasts.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Directions
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure and as needed. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor. 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 the risk, regularly use a sunscreen with 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-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses.
Inactive ingredients
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Isopropyl Myristate, Mineral Oil, Ozokerite Wax, Paraffin, Parfum (Fragrance), Petrolatum, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Butter), I-Tyrosine, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), D&C Red#17.
Questions?
(877) TAN-0052 - (877) 826-0052
— FDA label of Tan De Soleil Orange Tanning Balm SPF 6, Tanning Club, LLC, effective July 17, 2024. 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.
Homosalate 7% · Octisalate 5% · spray (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit of the Earth Sun Town City Dark Tanning Dry Oil SPF 8 Sunscreen | Fruit of the Earth, Inc. | DailyMed |
Homosalate 20 mg/mL · Octisalate 20 mg/mL · gel (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Gelee Spf-4 | Summer Gelee LLC | DailyMed |
Homosalate 7% · Octisalate 5% · aerosol, spray (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Fote Cabana Beach Club with Blood Orange and Essential Oils Spf 8 Dry Tanning Sunscreen | Fruit of the Earth, Inc. | DailyMed |
Homosalate 30 mg/mL · Octisalate 40 mg/mL · oil (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Tan De Soleil Orange Tanning Balm SPF 6 | Tanning Club, LLC | 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.
- Fruit of the Earth, Inc.2 products
- Summer Gelee LLC1 product
- Tanning Club, LLC1 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.