Quick answers
- What is Octocrylene and zinc oxide used for?
- The Drug Facts label of HEB Face 50 Clear Zinc Sunscreen (H.E.B.) 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 Octocrylene and zinc oxide?
- 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 Octocrylene and zinc oxide 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.
HEB Face 50 Clear Zinc Sunscreen · H.E.B.
Octocrylene 4% · Zinc oxide 5%, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
Octocrylene 4.0%, Zinc Oxide 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 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:
- 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, especially from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses
Inactive ingredients
Water, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Beeswax, Isohexadecane, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol.
— FDA label of HEB Face 50 Clear Zinc Sunscreen, H.E.B., effective October 15, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
L Bri CC DD Color Correcting Daily Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 Medium · L'BRI Health & Beauty
Octocrylene 50 mg/mL · Zinc oxide 137.5 mg/mL, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Octocrylene 5.00% Zinc Oxide 13.75% 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 a broad spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: Limit time in sun, especially from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses.
Inactive ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Acetic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Beta-Carotene, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Iron Oxides (White, Yellow, Red, Black), Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Carbonate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Squalane, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide, Water (Aqua), Xanthan Gum.
Questions?
Question? 800-742-8828. 909 Perkins Drive. Mukwonago, WI 53149
— FDA label of L Bri CC DD Color Correcting Daily Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 Medium, L'BRI Health & Beauty, effective December 9, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
MELAO zinc stick(YELLOW) · Guangzhou Haishi Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
Octocrylene 2% · Zinc oxide 2%, stick (topical)
Active ingredient
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 2.4% ZINC OXIDE 2% OCTOCRYLENE 2%
Purpose
Sunscreen
Uses
Helps prevent sunburn
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 evenly and generously to exposed skin 15-20 minutes before sun exposure. Do not rub in. Reapply every 2 hours, or immediately after swimming, sweating or toweling. Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreen are all part of effective sun protection.
Inactive ingredients
MICA,SYNTHETIC WAX,SQUALANE,ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE,MINERAL OIL,CI 19140,ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE,ISOHEXADECANE,OZOKERITE,ISONONYL ISONONANOATE,CI 77491
— FDA label of MELAO zinc stick(YELLOW), Guangzhou Haishi Biological Technology Co., Ltd., effective August 24, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Civant 50 Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 · Civant LLC
Octocrylene 75 mg/mL · Zinc oxide 100 mg/mL, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
Octocrylene 7.5% Zinc Oxide 10% Purpose Sunscreen
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 product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure and as needed Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor Reapply: after 80 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 skin 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
Inactive ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C13-14 Isoalkane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Lactic Acid, Laureth-7, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water (Aqua)
Questions?
(888) 324-8268
— FDA label of Civant 50 Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50, Civant LLC, effective March 9, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Equate SPF 50 Ultra Zinc Sunscreen · Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Octocrylene 40 mg/mL · Zinc oxide 50.2125 mg/mL, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
Octocrylene 4%, Zinc Oxide 5%
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 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: 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 especially from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses
Inactive ingredients
water, ethylhexyl stearate, diisopropyl adipate, cetyl dimethicone, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, hexyl laurate, phenoxyethanol, beeswax, isohexadecane, hydrogenated castor oil, fragrance, silica, triethoxycaprylylsilane, dimethicone, tocopherol (Vitamin E), tetrasodium EDTA, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sodium chloride, sodium ascorbyl phosphate.
— FDA label of Equate SPF 50 Ultra Zinc Sunscreen, Wal-Mart Stores Inc, effective October 16, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
SOLVADERM Dermaxsol Dermal Defense Moisturizer SPF-30 · Solvaderm LLC
Octocrylene 10% · Zinc oxide 7%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Octocrylene 10.0% Zinc Oxide 7.0% PURPOSE Sunscreen
Purpose
Sunscreen
Uses
Helps prevent sunburn.
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 to all skin exposed to the sun. *Apply liberally and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure. *Reapply at least every 2 hours. *Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. *If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. *For children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice, Aluminum Starch Octenyl succinate, Aqua (Deionized Water), Beeswax, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Chamomilla Matricaria Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diisopropyl Adipate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hyaluronic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Parfum (Fragrance)., PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E).
— FDA label of SOLVADERM Dermaxsol Dermal Defense Moisturizer SPF-30, Solvaderm LLC, effective March 21, 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.
Octocrylene 4% · Zinc oxide 5% · lotion (topical) · 4 products
Octocrylene 50 mg/mL · Zinc oxide 137.5 mg/mL · cream (topical) · 4 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| L Bri CC DD Color Correcting Daily Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 Light | L'BRI Health & Beauty | DailyMed |
| L Bri CC DD Color Correcting Daily Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 Light Medium | L'BRI Health & Beauty | DailyMed |
| L Bri CC DD Color Correcting Daily Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 Medium | L'BRI Health & Beauty | DailyMed |
| L Bri CC DD Color Correcting Daily Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 Medium Dark | L'BRI Health & Beauty | DailyMed |
Octocrylene 2% · Zinc oxide 2% · stick (topical) · 3 products
Octocrylene 75 mg/mL · Zinc oxide 100 mg/mL · lotion (topical) · 2 products
Octocrylene 40 mg/mL · Zinc oxide 50.2125 mg/mL · lotion (topical) · 2 products
Octocrylene 10% · Zinc oxide 7% · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| SOLVADERM Dermaxsol Dermal Defense Moisturizer SPF-30 | Solvaderm LLC | DailyMed |
Octocrylene 40 mg/mL · Zinc oxide 50 mg/mL · lotion (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Health 50 Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen | Cvs Pharmacy | DailyMed |
Octocrylene 10% · Zinc oxide 10.13% · lotion (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| First Aid Beauty FAB Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
Octocrylene 100 g/1000 g · Zinc oxide 150 g/1000 g · cream (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| EltaMD UV Sheer | CP Skin Health Group, Inc. | 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.
- L'BRI Health & Beauty4 products
- Guangzhou Haishi Biological Technology Co., Ltd.3 products
- Like Pro Optimal Skincare LLC1 product
- Walgreens1 product
- Solvaderm LLC1 product
- Cvs Pharmacy1 product
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company1 product
- Meijer Distribution, Inc.1 product
- CP Skin Health Group, Inc.1 product
- H.E.B.1 product
- Civant LLC1 product
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc1 product
- Gnl Brands International, LLC1 product
- Rite Aid1 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.