UV Filters
19 ingredients in this category
Avobenzone
Parsol 1789, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
A globally approved synthetic UVA filter Has been tested for safety and efficacy
Benzephenone-3
Oxybenzone
Not available on the page
Benzophenone
Benzophenone-1
Group of compounds used in cosmetics as sunscreen agents
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Tinosorb S, Bemotrizinol
Synthetic broad-spectrum sunscreen agent that helps defend skin against UVB and UVA rays Noted for being highly effective in low amounts—an advantage when high SPF levels are desired
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
avobenzone, Parsol 1789
A globally approved synthetic UVA filter Must be used with sunscreen ingredients that provide UVB protection
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
DHHB, Uvinul A Plus
Synthetic sunscreen agent that helps shield skin against UVA rays Approved as UV filter in many global markets but not in the U.S.
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
Iscotrizinol
Synthetic, oil-soluble UV filter
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
Mexoryl XL
Known more commonly as Mexoryl XL Photostable UVA and UVB filter
Ecamsule
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Mexoryl SX
Photostable UVA filter Technical name is terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Synthetic UV filter that helps protect skin against UVB rays Not approved in the United States and Canada but available in other markets around the world
Homosalate
A globally approved UV filter Mostly protects within the UVB range
Octinoxate
octyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
UVB-absorbing sunscreen active
Octisalate
octyl salicylate, ethylhexyl salicylate
Also known as octyl salicylate, this oil-soluble organic
Octocrylene
Widely used in sunscreen formulations, octocrylene delivers
Octyl Methoxycinnamate
Octinoxate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Common UVB filter for sun protection
Octyl Salicylate
Octisalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UVB filter with mild sunscreen boosting
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Ensulizole
Also known as phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, ensulizole
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
Ecamsule
Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid is a sunscreen
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
Functions as a light stabilizer, UV absorber, and UV filter