Benzophenone-3
On 18 avoid lists
|In 52 skincare routines
Also known as: Oxybenzone
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
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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PelicanBuy Pelican Soap For Back Gel Mist in Australia - K Beauty Online Storesalicylic acidascorbyl glucosideceramide 2 +5 actives
Moisturizing Anti-blemish +3
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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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First Aid BeautySilky Skin Shower Duocolloidal oatmealMineral oilglycolic acid +17 actives
Exfoliation Moisturizing +2
Fragrance
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Forest EssentialsSoundarya High Performance Cream with 24 K Gold and SPF 30beeswaxOxybenzoneOxybenzone +17 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +2
Fragrance
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Neemli NaturalsNatural +++ Mattifying Sunscreen SPF 30allantoinOxybenzoneAvobenzone +7 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +2
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Dr. FischerUltrasol Ultra Light Face Gel Cream SPF 50OxybenzoneTea extractcamellia sinensis leaf extract +7 actives
Sun protection Evens skin tone +3
Fragrance
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La Roche-PosayAOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50ascorbyl glucosideOxybenzoneAvobenzone +5 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +2
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Banana Boat Sport PerformanceBroad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30OxybenzoneAvobenzoneglycerin +7 actives
Sun protection Evens skin tone +2
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Scientific sources
Similar ingredients
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It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skinZINC OXIDEA broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorantBENZOPHENONE-4Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritatingETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONEUvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yetBIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINETinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet. DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATEUvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yetPHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACIDEnsulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulationsDIETHYLHEXYL BUTAMIDO TRIAZONEUvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yetDISODIUM PHENYL DIBENZIMIDAZOLE TETRASULFONATENeo Heliopan AP. A UV filter. Effective against UVA II rays. It is stable. It is water-soluble, which helps to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yetDROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANEMexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yetETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABAPadimate O. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. There are concerns about the safety of this sunscreen ingredient, but conclusive evidence in either direction is missing. Because of the safety concerns, it is rarely used in leave-in skincareISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATEAmiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the USMENTHYL ANTHRANILATEMeradimate. A UV filter. Is effectives against UVA rays, but due to its chemical properties, it can lead to increase in free radicals. This is why the ingredients is almost never used in cosmetics, despite being approved by the FDAMETHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOLTinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. It is soluble in water, which helps to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet PEG-25 PABAUvinul P25. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays, but does not protect against the aging UVA lightPOLYACRYLAMIDOMETHYL BENZYLIDENE CAMPHORPABAA UV filter. Is effective against UVB, but does not protect against aging UVA rays. It is not allowed in the EU. It can stain clothing. Overall, it is not widely used in skincare & sunscreens. Can be used to stabilize product formulation - for example, in rinse-off hair productsTRIS-BIPHENYL TRIAZINETinosorb A2B. A UV filter. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Soluble in water, which helps to create lighter sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA in the US yetTEREPHTHALYLIDENE DICAMPHOR SULFONIC ACIDEcamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostablePOLYSILICONE-15A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays, but does not protect against the most aging UVA lightBENZOPHENONE-8Dioxybenzone. A UV filter. Effective against both UVB and UVA raysBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACIDUV filterHOMOSALATEA weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulationCINOXATEA UV filter. Is effective against UVB rays. It is not widely used because of the high irritation potentialPHENYLENE BIS-DIPHENYLTRIAZINEA new generation UV filter that protects from both UVAII and UVB rays. It is the newest UV filter approved for use in the EU in concentrations below 5%. Is used with benzoic acid in cosmetic formulations