Sunscreen Filters

4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR

A chemical UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to protect skin from sun damage

Allantoin Paba

ALLANTOIN PABA

A dual-action compound combining skin conditioning with broad-spectrum UV protection

Avobenzone

Parsol 1789

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

Benzophenone-1

BENZOPHENONE-1

A synthetic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Benzophenone-3

BENZOPHENONE-3

A chemical UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to help prevent sun damage

Benzophenone-4

BENZOPHENONE-4

A chemical UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Benzophenone-5

BENZOPHENONE-5

A chemical UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Benzophenone-9

BENZOPHENONE-9

A UV filter that absorbs UVA and UVB radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol

BENZOTRIAZOLYL DODECYL P-CRESOL

A photostabiliser that helps protect UV filters and other light-sensitive ingredients

Benzyl Salicylate

BENZYL SALICYLATE

A fragrance and UV filter component used in skincare and beauty products

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Tinosorb S

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

Bis-Methane

BIS-METHANE

A chemical UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract

BUDDLEJA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT

A plant-derived UV filter with potential antioxidant properties

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

avobenzone

A globally approved synthetic UVA filter Must be used with sunscreen ingredients that provide UVB protection

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil

CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM SEED OIL

A traditional plant oil with emerging evidence for skin-comforting and skin barrier support

Carotenoids

CAROTENOIDS

A plant-derived antioxidant that protects skin from environmental damage and supports photoprotection

Cobalt Dna

COBALT DNA

A cobalt-derived compound with antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

DHHB

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 2,6-Naphthalate

DIETHYLHEXYL 2,6-NAPHTHALATE

A photostabiliser and emollient used primarily in sun protection formulations

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Iscotrizinol

Synthetic, oil-soluble UV filter

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

An ester that functions as an antioxidant and photostabiliser | Stabilises UV filters, especially avobenzone

Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate

DISODIUM PHENYL DIBENZIMIDAZOLE TETRASULFONATE

A water-soluble chemical UV filter used in modern sunscreen formulations

Drometrizole Trisiloxane

Mexoryl XL

Known more commonly as Mexoryl XL Photostable UVA and UVB filter

Ecamsule

Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

Photostable UVA filter Technical name is terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid

Ethyl Methoxycinnamate

ETHYL METHOXYCINNAMATE

A cinnamate-derived UV filter with potential melanin-regulating properties

Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba

ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA

A chemical UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

A synthetic, organic sunscreen agent that primarily protects skin from UVB rays | Also known as Octinoxate and Octyl Methoxycinnamate

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCRYLENE

A skin conditioning agent that helps maintain moisture and skin softness

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE

A chemical UV filter that absorbs UVB rays to help prevent sun damage

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

Fluorescent Brightener 230

FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 230

A synthetic UV-absorbing agent that helps protect skin from sun damage

Green Tea Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

The calming protector

Homosalate

A globally approved UV filter Mostly protects within the UVB range

Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate

ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE

A chemical UV filter that absorbs UVB radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Menthyl Anthranilate

MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE

A chemical UV filter that absorbs UVA and UVB radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Methoxycinnamic Acid

METHOXYCINNAMIC ACID

A cinnamic acid derivative that offers UV protection and helps stabilise formulations

Methoxycinnamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

METHOXYCINNAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

A dual-function ingredient combining UV protection with hair and skin conditioning properties

Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate

METHOXYPROPYLAMINO CYCLOHEXENYLIDENE ETHOXYETHYLCYANOACETATE

A UV filter that targets the UVA1 wavelengths most sunscreens leave unprotected

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL

A chemical UV filter that absorbs UVA and UVB radiation to help prevent sun damage

Micronised Zinc Oxide

Zinc Oxide

Fine particle mineral sunscreen for invisible protection

Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Aril Oil

MOMORDICA COCHINCHINENSIS SEED ARIL OIL

A carotenoid-rich seed oil that conditions skin whilst providing antioxidant support

Octinoxate

octyl methoxycinnamate

UVB-absorbing sunscreen active

Octocrylene

Widely used in sunscreen formulations, octocrylene delivers

Octyl Methoxycinnamate

Octinoxate

Common UVB filter for sun protection

Octyl Salicylate

Octisalate

UVB filter with mild sunscreen boosting

Paba

PABA

A UV filter historically used in sunscreen formulations to help protect skin from ultraviolet radiation

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

Ensulizole

Also known as phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, ensulizole

Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine

PHENYLENE BIS-DIPHENYLTRIAZINE

A broad-spectrum UV filter offering protection across ultraviolet and visible light wavelengths

Polyquaternium-59

POLYQUATERNIUM-59

A synthetic UV filter that helps protect skin from sun damage and photoaging

Polysilicone-15

POLYSILICONE-15

A silicone-based UV filter that provides broad-spectrum sun protection in skincare formulations

PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate

Quaternium-95

QUATERNIUM-95

A conditioning agent with potential UV-protective properties, primarily used in hair and scalp formulations

Red Petrolatum

RED PETROLATUM

A petrolatum-based occlusive that seals moisture and supports barrier function

Rutinyl Succinate

RUTINYL SUCCINATE

A stabilised form of rutin that offers antioxidant protection and UV defence

Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate

Also known as SBBS | Serves as a light stabiliser in cosmetics

Sodium …

SODIUM/ALUMINUM/IRON/SULFATE/CITRATE/HYDROXIDE

A versatile mineral compound used for purifying and deodorising action in skincare formulations

SPF (Sun Protection Factor)

SPF measures UVB protection, not UVA

Sun Protection Factor (SPF)

Measures UVB protection, not UVA

Titanium Dioxide

The mineral shield

Tocotrienols

Potent, stable forms of vitamin E

Tripaba Panthenol

TRIPABA PANTHENOL

A conditioning agent and UV filter with multiple functions in skincare formulations

Tris-Biphenyl Triazine

Functions as a light stabiliser, UV absorber, and UV filter

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract

Contains proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, all of which are very potent antioxidants

Zinc Oxide

The physical blocker

Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide

ZINC RETINOATE HYDROXIDE

A stabilised retinoid compound offering antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits