Benzophenone-3

Appears on 18 avoid lists

Included in 52 routines

Summary

Works for
  • Sun protection
Irritancy risk
HIGH
WIMJ Team

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Products with Benzophenone-3

La Roche-Posay - AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 La Roche-Posay AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50
Works for:
  • Sun protection
  • Anti-aging
  • Evens skin tone
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • ascorbyl glucoside
  • Oxybenzone
  • Avobenzone
Banana Boat Sport Performance - Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30 Banana Boat Sport Performance Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
Works for:
  • Sun protection
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-aging
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • Oxybenzone
  • Avobenzone
  • glycerin
LANO LIPS + HANDS + ALLOVER - Lanolips Tinted Balm SPF 30 LANO LIPS + HANDS + ALLOVER Lanolips Tinted Balm SPF 30
Works for:
  • Sun protection
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-aging
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • lanolin
  • lanolin
  • beeswax
Clean Skin Club - Vitamin C Serum & Brightening Booster, Vitamins A, E, D & K, Anti Aging Collagen Clear Facial Care, Glow, Scars, Sun Damage, Age Clean Skin Club Vitamin C Serum & Brightening Booster, Vitamins A, E, D & K, Anti Aging Collagen Clear Facial Care, Glow, Scars, Sun Damage, Age
Works for:
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-aging
  • Exfoliation
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • Mineral oil
  • gluconolactone
  • retinyl palmitate
Armonia - Active Snake Lifting Effect Cream Armonia Active Snake Lifting Effect Cream
Works for:
  • Anti-aging
  • Moisturizing
  • Exfoliation
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • glycolic acid
  • retinyl palmitate
  • dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate
jane iredale - Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant Tube - CLEARANCE SPF 30 jane iredale Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant Tube - CLEARANCE SPF 30
Works for:
  • Sun protection
  • Anti-aging
  • Evens skin tone
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • Oxybenzone
  • Avobenzone
  • butyloctyl salicylate
Estée Lauder - Perfectionist Pro Multi-Defense Aqua UV Gel SPF 50 Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Defense Aqua UV Gel SPF 50
Works for:
  • Sun protection
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-aging
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • alcaligenes polysaccharides
  • algae extract
  • Oxybenzone
Neutrogena - Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Water Resistant and Non-Greasy Sunscreen Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 70 Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Water Resistant and Non-Greasy Sunscreen Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 70
Works for:
  • Sun protection
  • Anti-aging
  • Evens skin tone
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • beeswax
  • Oxybenzone
  • Avobenzone
Mecca Cosmetica - In A Good Light Face Tint with SPF 30 Mecca Cosmetica In A Good Light Face Tint with SPF 30
Works for:
  • Sun protection
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-aging
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • Oxybenzone
  • Oxybenzone
  • Avobenzone
Avon Care - Sun Face & Body Pure & Sensitive Moisturising Lotion SPF 50 Avon Care Sun Face & Body Pure & Sensitive Moisturising Lotion SPF 50
Works for:
  • Sun protection
  • Anti-aging
  • Evens skin tone
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • Oxybenzone
  • Avobenzone
  • butyloctyl salicylate
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