Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone)
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|In 52 skincare routines
Summary
Works for
- Sun protection
Irritancy risk
3
HighSame 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
VivierRedness Solution Complexpalmitoyl tripeptide-8Oxybenzonecaprylic/capric triglyceride +10 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging
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By the BeachCitrus Crush Dry Oil SPF 30Agran oilOxybenzonebisabolol +7 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +2
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La Roche-PosayAnthelios 60 Cooling Water-Lotion Sunscreen SPF 60OxybenzoneAvobenzonedimethicone +3 actives
Sun protection Evens skin tone
Alcohol
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Temple SpaDOUBLE CREAMretinyl palmitateureadimethicone +10 actives
Moisturizing
FragranceAlcohol
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CoppertoneKids Lotion SPF 50sodium ascorbyl phosphateretinyl palmitateretinyl palmitate +8 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +2
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Elizabeth ArdenPREVAGE Multi-Restorative Day Cream Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30Mineral oillactic acidretinyl linoleate +18 actives
Sun protection Moisturizing +3
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ObagiHYDRAFACTOR BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30OxybenzoneAvobenzonebutyloctyl salicylate +4 actives
Sun protection Anti-oxidation +3
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CarmexCLASSIC LIP BALM Classic Original Sticksalicylic acidpetrolatumlanolin +5 actives
Moisturizing
FragranceEssential oils
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LanolipsSun Balm Untinted SPF 30lanolinOxybenzoneAvobenzone +13 actives
Sun protection Moisturizing +2
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fabHydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramidescolloidal oatmealMineral oilniacinamide +15 actives
Moisturizing Evens skin tone
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Scientific sources
Similar ingredients
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