An oil-soluble UVB filter.
What it is
Ethylhexyl triazone is an organic UV filter that absorbs mainly UVB radiation and is considered photostable. In the EU it is listed in Annex VI (allowed UV filters) with a maximum concentration.
Where it is used
Found in sunscreens and day creams with SPF, usually combined with UVA filters.
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 protects mainly against UVB; UVA protection depends on other filters in the formula.
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 152,4,6-Trianilino-(p-carbo-2'-ethylhexyl-1'-oxy)-1,3,5-triazine
- Maximum concentration
- 5%
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (561)
- Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ · The Body Shop
- Skin Defence Hydrating Hand & Body Protector SPF50+ PA++++ · The Body Shop
- Skin Defence Hydrating Body Protector SPF50+ PA++++ · The Body Shop
- Revolution Beauty Rapid Tan Accelerator SPF 20 · Revolution
- Radiant Youth Day Cream SPF30 · Lumene
- Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF15 · Lumene
- Natural Glow Blush · Lumene
- Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 · Lumene
- Fresh Hydration Moisturizer SPF50 · Lumene
- Vegan Collagen Serum in Foundation SPF30 · Lumene
- Anti-wrinkle & Firm Day Cream SPF30 Fragrance-free · Lumene
- Glow Cream SPF30 · Lumene