Purpose

Octinoxate, Octisalate and Oxybenzone · Lotion · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredients Octinoxate 7.5% Octisalate 5% Oxybenzone 3%

Purpose

Purpose Sunscreen

Uses

Use ■ helps prevent sunburn.

Warnings

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 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

Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions ■ apply generously and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure ■ apply to all skin exposed to the sun ■ use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating ■ reapply at least every 2 hours ■ children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

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?

Questions or comments? Call 1-800-553-5340

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (revised Sep 25, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Purpose NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
24208-001Octinoxate 7.5 g/100g; Octisalate 5 g/100g; Oxybenzone 3 g/100g
Lotion
Bausch & Lomb IncorporatedOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Purpose used for?

Use ■ helps prevent sunburn.

Who makes Purpose?

Purpose is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Bausch & Lomb Incorporated.