Homosalate
Active ingredient
Sold as Buildable Blur · SOLBAR · PROTEC(TINT) · GLOW GLOSS · FACIAL FUEL
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 257
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 20
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Homosalate is an active ingredient used in sun protection products [1]. It is approved to help prevent sunburn [1].
This ingredient is available under various brand names, including DR.JART EVERY SUN DAY SUN FLUID, Buildable Blur, and ProtecTINT 10N [1].
In the past 12 months, there have been 20 adverse event reports associated with products containing homosalate [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include application site pain, poisoning (deliberate), product physical consistency issues, rash, and suspected product tampering [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 68 | February 3, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 189 | June 2, 2026 |
USUnited States· FDA
68 products
Uses
Use Helps prevent sunburn
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
189 products
189 products on record with this regulator. Detailed label text (uses, dosage, side effects) is being ingested — the original document is linked under Sources [2].
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 02a72c6d-da42-14… · revised February 6, 2025 [PDF]
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 02245609 · revised March 22, 2025
- [3]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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