Indications and 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
Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen
- Manufacturer
- Allergan, Inc.
- Effective date
- 2016-03-02
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 5
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 00:05:50
Label at a glance#
ProductEssential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen
Active ingredientZINC OXIDE, OCTINOXATE
Label structure10 sections
Dosage and administration
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating Reapply at least every 2 hours Sun Protection Measures Spending time in the sun increases the risk of skin cancer, premature skin aging and other skin damage. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including limiting time in th...
Contacts and useful links#
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Full prescribing information#
Active ingredients
Octinoxate 7.5%
Zinc Oxide 12.0%
Purpose
Sunscreen
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 skin 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
- Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating
- Reapply at least every 2 hours
- Sun Protection Measures Spending time in the sun increases the risk of skin cancer, premature skin aging and other skin damage. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including limiting time in the sun from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and wearing protective clothing
- Children under 6 months: Ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Other information
- Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun
- Store at room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
Questions or comments?
Principal Display Panel - Carton Label
SkinMedica®
ESSENTIAL
DEFENSE
EVERYDAY CLEAR™
BROAD SPECTRUM
SPF 47
SUNSCREEN
OILY &
COMBINATION SKIN
SUN PROTECTION
Net Wt. 1.85 Oz. / 52.5 g
Principal Display Panel - Tube Label
SkinMedica®
ESSENTIAL
DEFENSE
EVERYDAY CLEAR™
BROAD SPECTRUM
SPF 47
SUNSCREEN
OILY &
COMBINATION SKIN
SUN PROTECTION
Net Wt. 1.85 Oz. / 52.5 g
FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0023-5738-18 | Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen | 52.5 g in 1 TUBE | LOTION | 52.5 | 5 | |
| 0023-5738-18 | Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen | 1 in 1 CARTON | LOTION | 1 | 5 | |
| 0023-5738-25 | Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen | 7.1 g in 1 TUBE | LOTION | 7.1 | 5 | |
| 0023-5738-25 | Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen | 6 in 1 CARTON | LOTION | 6 | 5 |
DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#
| NDC | Dashboard title | SPL version | Validation | Dashboard ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0023-5738 | ESSENTIAL DEFENSE EVERYDAY CLEAR BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 47 SUNSCREEN (ZINC OXIDE AND OCTINOXATE) LOTION [ALLERGAN, INC.] | 5 | Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 4 package rows | 20231228_bc872876-20e7-40cb-b79d-68998883681a.zip |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen
- Zinc Oxide and Octinoxate
- ZINC OXIDE
- OCTINOXATE
- WATER
- CYCLOMETHICONE 5
- NIACINAMIDE
- OLETH-3 PHOSPHATE
- OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE
- HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER (100000 MPA.S AT 1.5%)
- GLYCERIN
- PHENOXYETHANOL
- POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE (4000 MPA.S)
- POLYISOBUTYLENE (1300 MW)
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL
- .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, D-
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
- GREEN TEA LEAF
- EDETATE DISODIUM
- TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
- POLYGONUM AVICULARE TOP
- SODIUM HYDROXIDE
- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
- SORBIC ACID
- HYALURONATE SODIUM
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 0023-5738 | 0023-5738-18, 0023-5738-25 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
Source Document#
Older Hydrated Versions#
| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2016-03-01 | daily-update | 2026-08-18 02:02:06 |
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen | ZINC OXIDE AND OCTINOXATE | Allergan, Inc. | bc872876-20e7-40cb-b79d-68998883681a | 2016-03-01 | Warnings | 0023-5738-25 0023-5738-18 0023-5738 00023573818 00023573825 bc872876-20e7-40cb-b79d-68998883681a |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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