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UV filter ingredients


All 12 uv filters in the directory, sorted by pore-clogging risk. 11 rate 0–1 and 0 rate 3 or above, averaging 0.8 on the 5-point scale.

IngredientINCI nameRatingEvidence
Ethylhexyl TriazoneEthylhexyl Triazone0moderate
Tinosorb MMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol0moderate
Tinosorb SBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine0moderate
Uvinul A PlusDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate0moderate
AvobenzoneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane1moderate
HomosalateHomosalate1moderate
OctisalateEthylhexyl Salicylate1moderate
OctocryleneOctocrylene1moderate
OxybenzoneBenzophenone-31moderate
Titanium DioxideTitanium Dioxide1established
Zinc OxideZinc Oxide1established
OctinoxateEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate2moderate

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