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INCI name

BENZOPHENONE-4

Benzophenone-4 (sulisobenzone)

Light stabilizerUV absorberUV filterreviewed

A water-soluble UV filter that also protects products from light.

What it is

Benzophenone-4 is a water-soluble UV absorber. It is listed in Annex VI of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (allowed UV filters) and is also used to protect coloured products from fading.

Where it is used

Sunscreens, shampoos, coloured gels and hair products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

See the EU regulation section for the applicable conditions.

Functions

Light stabilizer
Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
UV absorber
Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.
UV filter
Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

EU regulation

EU · Annex VI, entry 222-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid (Benzophenone-5) and its sodium salt / Sulisobenzone
Maximum concentration
5%(as acid)
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

Scientific opinions (SCCS)

Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.

Products with this ingredient (157)

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