Vitamin C Brighten & Glow 3in1 Fluid SPF50

Full ingredient list, decoded

34 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2OctocryleneOctocrylene is a synthetic, oil-soluble organic UV filter that absorbs UVB and some UVA…Chemical UV filters
3. 3HomosalateHomosalate is an oil-soluble organic UV filter used in sunscreens to absorb UVB rays…Chemical UV filters
4. 4DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
5. 5Ethylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet B rays and…Chemical UV filters
6. 6Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidA water-soluble UV filter used in sunscreens. It absorbs UVB rays and helps protect…Chemical UV filters
7. 7Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, also called avobenzone, is a chemical sunscreen filter…Chemical UV filters
8. 8GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
9. 9Lauroyl LysineLauroyl Lysine is a powder made from lysine, an amino acid, joined to a fatty acid. Its…
10. 10TrehaloseA plant-derived sugar, made of two glucose units, that holds water and helps keep…
11. 11NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
12. 123-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
13. 13PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
14. 14Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
15. 15Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
16. 16Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
17. 17Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
18. 18Tin OxideTin Oxide is a fine white powder made of tin and oxygen. Its main job is to add opacity…
19. 191,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
20. 20SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
21. 21PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
22. 22Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
23. 23LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
24. 24ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
25. 25LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
26. 26Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
27. 27Citrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil is the scented oil pressed from lemon peel. It mainly adds…Essential oils
28. 28CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
29. 29HexamethylindanopyranA synthetic musk used as a fragrance ingredient, its main job is to give products a…
30. 30MentholMenthol is a cooling compound found naturally in peppermint oil and also made in labs.…
31. 31Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
32. 32PineneA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their…Essential oils
33. 33CI 77891Titanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
34. 34MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…

Source: Olay product page, olay.co.uk/skin-care-products/face-cream-spf/vitamin-c-face-moisturise, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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