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Rite Aid Essential DefenseSPF 45
- Dosage form
- LOTION
- Labeler
- RITE AID CORPORATION
- Label updated
- 2012-11-21
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- AVOBENZONE · HOMOSALATE · OCTINOXATE · OCTISALATE · OXYBENZONE
Active Ingredients
Avobenzone 2.0 %
Homosalate 12.0%
Octinoxate 7.5%
Octisalate 5.0%
Oxybenzone 6.0%
Purpose
Sunscreen
Uses
- helps prevent sunburn
- higher SPF gives more sunburn protection
- retains SPF after 80 minutes of activity in the water
Warnings
For external use only
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.
Other Information
- may stain some materials
Directions
- shake well
- apply generously before sun exposure and as needed
- children under 6 months of age:ask a doctor
- reapply frequently and after towel drying, swimming or perspiring.
Inactive Ingredients
Water, Methylpropanediol, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Isostearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Phosphate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica, Octyldodecanol, Silica.
Principal Display Panel
RITE
AID
Essential Defence
OIL FREE SUNSCREEN LOTION
SPF
45
Broad Spectrum Protection
RECOMMENDED
SKIN CANCER
FOUNDATION
won't clog pores
very water resistance
Vitamins A, C and E
4 FL. OZ. (118 mL)
AID
Essential Defence
OIL FREE SUNSCREEN LOTION
SPF
45
Broad Spectrum Protection
RECOMMENDED
SKIN CANCER
FOUNDATION
won't clog pores
very water resistance
Vitamins A, C and E
4 FL. OZ. (118 mL)
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 9ad3ad4e-3bff-4dc3-a132-7b921127d934 · Version 1
NDC: 11822-9004