Quick answers
- What is Octinoxate, octisalate and oxybenzone used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Purpose Dual Treatment SPF 10 (Elysium Consumer Healthcare LLC) lists these uses: helps prevent sunburn.
- Do I need a prescription for Octinoxate, octisalate and oxybenzone?
- 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 Octinoxate, octisalate and oxybenzone 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.
Purpose Dual Treatment SPF 10 · Elysium Consumer Healthcare LLC
Octinoxate 7.5% · Octisalate 5% · Oxybenzone 3%, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Oxybenzone 3%
Purpose
Sunscreen
Uses
helps prevent sunburn
Warnings
Skin Cancer/Skin Aging Alert: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and ealy skin aging. This product has been shown only to help prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early skin aging. 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 poduct is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Contro Center right away
Directions
apply generously and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure apply to all skin exposed to the sun use a water reistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating reapply at least every 2 hours children un 6 months of age: Ask a doctor
Other information
protect this product from excesssive heat and direct sun may stain or damge som farics or surfaces
Inactive ingredients
water, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, glycerin, emulsifying wax NF, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, dimethicone, triethanolamine, diazolidinyl urea, carbomer, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, bisabolol, farnesol, citric acid
Questions?
Call 1-800-553-5340
— FDA label of Purpose Dual Treatment SPF 10, Elysium Consumer Healthcare LLC, effective August 29, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Derma Brite Spf 35 · Pharmagel International Inc
Octinoxate 7.5% · Octisalate 5% · Oxybenzone 3%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Octinoxate 7.5% Octisalate 5.0% Oxybenzone 3.0%
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 product keep out of eyes. Rinse with warm water to remove. Stop use and ask 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:
- after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating.
- immediately after towel drying
- at least every 2 hours
- Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early aging. To 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: Ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
water (aqua, eau), citrus unshiu peel extract, ethylhexyl palmitate, propylene glycol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, palmitic acid, phenoxyethanol, stearic acid, myristyl myristate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, caprylyl glycol, hydroxyethylcellulose, triethanolamine, glycerin, ethylhexylglycerin, allantoin, hexylene glycol, myristyl laurate, panthenol, tetrasodium edta, fragrance (parfum), glycolic acid, butylene glycol, morus alba leaf extract, myristic acid, kojic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, niacin, phyllanthus emblica fruit exract, undecylenoyl phenylalanine, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, arachidic acid, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, bht, potassium sorbate, cyperus rotundus root extract, limonene, sodium citrate, linalool, citric acid, citronellol, sodium benzoate, lactic acid, yellow 6 (ci 15985), biotin, red 40 (ci 16035), undecylenic acid, chlorphenesin, benzoic acid, sorbic acid
— FDA label of Derma Brite Spf 35, Pharmagel International Inc, effective August 13, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Avon Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard plus SPF 30 Sunscreen Gentle Breeze Insect Repellent Sunscreen · The Avon Company
Octinoxate 7.5 g/mL · Octisalate 5 g/mL · Oxybenzone 6 g/mL, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
ACTIVE SUNSCREEN INGREDIENTS: Octinoxate 7.5%, Oxybenzone 6%, Octisalate 5%
Purpose
Sunscreen
Uses
Helps prevent sunburn.
Warnings
CAUTION. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. CAUSES MODERATE EYE IRRITATION. WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT KEEP OUT EYES. DO NOT USE ON DAMAGED OR BROKEN SKIN. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF RASH OCCURS. KEEP OUR OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Skin Cancer/Skin Aging Alert: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early aging. This product has been shown only to prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early skin aging. If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes Remove contact lenses if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye Call a Poison Control Center or doctor for treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a Poision Control Center or doctor, or going for treament.
Directions
FOR USE: It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun and insect exposure. An adult must apply this product to children under 10. Children under 6 months: Ask a doctor. For insect protection, reapply about every 2 hours or sooner if effectiveness diminishes. For sunscreen protection , reapply immediately after towel drying, at least every 2 hours. Do not exceed 9 applications per day.
Inactive ingredients
OTHER INGREDIENTS: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol Myristyl Ether Acetate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Diglycol/Isophthalates/SIP Copolymer, DEA-Oleth-3 Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Barium Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA
Questions?
To order, see an Avon Representative, or call 1-800-FOR-AVON www.avon.com DISTR. THE AVON COMPANY, 165 BROADWAY, NY, NY 10006 ©2024 THE AVON COMPANY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED C226806
— FDA label of Avon Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard plus SPF 30 Sunscreen Gentle Breeze Insect Repellent Sunscreen, The Avon Company, effective February 17, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Arizona Sun Sunscreen SPF 8 · Arizona Sun Products
Octinoxate 6.5% · Octisalate 1% · Oxybenzone 1%, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (6.50%) Ethylhexyl Salicylate (1.00%) Benzophenone-3 (1.00%) Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (1.00%)
Purpose
Provides Minimal Sunburn Protection
Uses
Provides minimal sunburn protection. Higher SPF gives more sunburn protection.
Warnings
For external use only.
When using this product
keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
Directions
Drug Facts
Other information
Sun Alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing, and using suscreen may reduce the risk of skin aging, skin cancer and other harmful effects of the sun.
Inactive ingredients
Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Rosa Canina (Rose Hips) Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Verbascum Thapsus (Mullein) Extract, Lupinus Luteus Seed (Lupin) Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus (Cactus) Extract, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Acrylates/ C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance , Titanium Dioxide
Questions?
Call toll free 1-800-442-4786
— FDA label of Arizona Sun Sunscreen SPF 8, Arizona Sun Products, effective April 9, 2026. 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.
Octinoxate 7.5% · Octisalate 5% · Oxybenzone 3% · lotion (topical) · 2 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Bausch & Lomb Incorporated | DailyMed |
| Purpose Dual Treatment SPF 10 | Elysium Consumer Healthcare LLC | DailyMed |
Octinoxate 7.5% · Octisalate 5% · Oxybenzone 3% · cream (topical) · 2 products
Octinoxate 7.5 g/mL · Octisalate 5 g/mL · Oxybenzone 6 g/mL · lotion (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard plus SPF 30 Sunscreen Gentle Breeze Insect Repellent Sunscreen | The Avon Company | DailyMed |
Octinoxate 6.5% · Octisalate 1% · Oxybenzone 1% · lotion (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Sun Sunscreen SPF 8 | Arizona Sun Products | 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.
- Bausch & Lomb Incorporated1 product
- The Avon Company1 product
- Elysium Consumer Healthcare LLC1 product
- Pharmagel International Inc1 product
- Arizona Sun Products1 product
- Guthy-Renker LLC1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
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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.