Ethylhexyl dimethyl paba
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Summary
Works for
- Sun protection
Irritancy risk
3
HighPadimate 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 skincare
Products with Ethylhexyl dimethyl paba
RevueleANTI PIGMENT DAY CREAM SPF 50niacinamideazelaic acidascorbyl glucoside +13 actives
Sun protection Evens skin tone +4
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RougjSunscreen Stick + Very High Protection SPF 50beeswaxOxybenzoneAvobenzone +8 actives
Sun protection Evens skin tone +2
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PolaarVery High Protection Sun Cream + SPF 50lactic acidureabutyrospermum parkii butter +15 actives
Sun protection Evens skin tone +3
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Lotus Moon Skin CareSol Intense SPF 30linoleic acidOxybenzonebutyrospermum parkii butter +16 actives
Sun protection Moisturizing +3
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Soleil NoirVitamined Dry Oil Spray SPF 50Tinosorb Sborago officinalis seed oilAvobenzone +11 actives
Sun protection Evens skin tone +2
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OrlaneAnti-Aging Sun Care Face and Body SPF 30camellia sinensis leaf extractcaprylic/capric triglycerideUvinul A Plus +8 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +2
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EssentéDENNÍ KRÉM SPF 50Avobenzonebutyrospermum parkii butterethylhexyl dimethyl paba +4 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +2
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Vivant Skin CareDerm-A-Renew Gentle Peptide and Vitamin Aniacinamideureapalmitoyl oligopeptide +10 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +3
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RevoxB77 JUST Daily Sun ShieldallantoinTinosorb SAvobenzone +7 actives
Moisturizing
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BlistexMedicated Lip Balm, Mint, SPF 15Mineral oillanolindimethicone +6 actives
Moisturizing
FragranceEssential oils
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