Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
On 13 avoid lists
|In 373 skincare routines
Also known as: Avobenzone
Summary
Works for
- Sun protection
Irritancy risk
2
MediumA broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA and UVB rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
Products with Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
BYOMA UKUltralight Face Fluid SPF 50lactic acidphytosphingosineceramide np +13 actives
Moisturizing Sun protection +3
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Derma: BEveryday Sun Block SPF 50madecassosideAvobenzonedimethicone +3 actives
Sun protection Moisturizing +3
Fragrance
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Paula's choiceOil Control Lotion SPF 30niacinamideretinyl palmitatedimethicone +4 actives
Moisturizing Anti-blemish +3
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SonreiBeyond Balm Hydrating + Growth Factor Lip Balm Sunscreen | Sonrei SPF 35Agran oilbeta-sitosterolAvobenzone +12 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +2
Fragrance
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Sonrei SkinSea Clearly Clear Face Sunscreen + Growth Factor | Award-Winning by Sonrei SPF 35Avobenzonebutyloctyl salicylatecamellia oleifera seed oil +7 actives
Anti-aging Sun protection +2
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FOTOPROTECTORProtector Labial SPF 50lanolincera microcristallinaUvinul A Plus +5 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +1
Fragrance
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Bondi SandsSunny Cream Body Lotion SPF 60Avobenzonecera albacyclopentasiloxane +2 actives
Sun protection Evens skin tone +2
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BondiSandsUSAFace Everyday Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50Avobenzonehomosalateoctocrylene
Sun protection Anti-aging +1
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ISDINProtector Labial LSF 30Mineral oilpanthenolUvinul A Plus +6 actives
Moisturizing
Fragrance
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Supergoop!PLAY Date Pool Sport SPF KitpanthenolAvobenzonebutyloctyl salicylate +16 actives
Moisturizing
Alcohol
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