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INCI name

BENZOTRIAZOLYL DODECYL P-CRESOL

Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol

UV absorberreviewed

A UV absorber that protects the product itself from light.

What it is

Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol is a benzotriazole-type UV-absorbing compound. CosIng lists it as a UV absorber, a function that protects the cosmetic product from UV light rather than the skin.

Where it is used

Appears in various products such as creams, sun care, makeup and hair care, often in formulas sensitive to light.

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.

It is not listed in Annex VI (UV filters), so its role is to protect the formula, not to provide sun protection.

Functions

UV absorber
Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (107)

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