Benzophenone-3
Appears on 18 avoid lists
Included in 52 routines
Other name: Oxybenzone
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
Stella Seed
Blanc Honey Premium Essence
Irritancy risk: 
Works for:
- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
Key ingredients:
- ceramide ng
- ceramide np
- ceramide ap
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Aquaphor
Buy Aquaphor Lip Protectant + Sunscreen Australia - Online Beauty Skin Care
Irritancy risk: 
Works for:
- Moisturizing
Key ingredients:
- petrolatum
- panthenol
- Avobenzone
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MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
Prep + Prime Face Protect Lotion SPF 50
Irritancy risk:
Works for:
- Sun protection
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
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Key ingredients:
- Kukui nut oil
- algae extract
- Oxybenzone
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Emma Hardie
Amazing Face Protect Prime SPF 30
Irritancy risk:
Works for:
- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
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Key ingredients:
- Oxybenzone
- Avobenzone
- butyrospermum parkii butter
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Paula's choice
Resist Anti-Ageing Skin Restoring Moisturiser SPF 50
Irritancy risk:
Works for:
- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
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Key ingredients:
- niacinamide
- Oxybenzone
- Avobenzone
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NIP+FAB
post glycolic moisturiser SPF 30
Irritancy risk:
Works for:
- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
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Key ingredients:
- niacinamide
- Avobenzone
- butyrospermum parkii butter
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FOREO
UFO Mask Bulgarian Rose
Irritancy risk:
Works for:
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
Key ingredients:
- Mineral oil
- retinyl palmitate
- anhydroxylitol
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Face Reality
Daily Lotion SPF 30
Irritancy risk:
Works for:
- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
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Key ingredients:
- Kukui nut oil
- allantoin
- Oxybenzone
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Keri
Shower and Bath Moisture Rich Oil
Irritancy risk:
Works for:
- Cleansing
Key ingredients:
- Mineral oil
- Oxybenzone
- lanolin oil
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Aveeno
Protect + Hydrate Face Sunscreen Lotion With SPF 70
Irritancy risk:
Works for:
- Anti-aging
- Sun protection
- Evens skin tone
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Key ingredients:
- beeswax
- beeswax
- Oxybenzone
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