PABA
On 2 avoid lists
Summary
Works for
- Sun protection
Irritancy risk
3
HighA 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 products
Products with PABA
SolskynOcean Potion Suncare Scent Of Sunshine Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30Vitamin Cretinyl palmitateAvobenzone +9 actives
Anti-aging Sun protection +2
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Everyday HumansOh My Bod! Body Sunscreen SPF 50Mineral oilOxybenzoneAvobenzone +11 actives
Sun protection Moisturizing +2
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The Synergy CompanySynergy Co. Super B Complexniacinamidepanthenolfolic acid +3 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +2
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MyChelle DermaceuticalsDermaceuticals Sun Shield Stick Tinted 0 SPF 50retinyl palmitateureabisabolol +15 actives
Moisturizing Sun protection +2
Fragrance
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Australian GoldBotanical Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 50panthenolpetrolatumcyclopentasiloxane +10 actives
Sun protection Evens skin tone +2
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Heritage ProductsAura Glow Coconut Musk Body Oilcocos nucifera oillanolin oilpaba +1 actives
Anti-oxidation Moisturizing +1
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GuinotLongue Vie Yeux Eye Lifting Youth Creamniacinamidearginineaspartic acid +21 actives
Anti-oxidation Evens skin tone +2
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CoverGirlSmoothers Tinted Coverage, Light to Medium [810] SPF 21dimethiconeOctinoxateglycerin +5 actives
Anti-oxidation Moisturizing +1
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Green PeopleOy! My Skin Goals BORN FREE VERSIONlanolinureapaba
Moisturizing
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