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.
| Ingredient | INCI name | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | Ethylhexyl Triazone | 0 | moderate |
| Tinosorb M | Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol | 0 | moderate |
| Tinosorb S | Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | 0 | moderate |
| Uvinul A Plus | Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | 0 | moderate |
| Avobenzone | Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | 1 | moderate |
| Homosalate | Homosalate | 1 | moderate |
| Octisalate | Ethylhexyl Salicylate | 1 | moderate |
| Octocrylene | Octocrylene | 1 | moderate |
| Oxybenzone | Benzophenone-3 | 1 | moderate |
| Titanium dioxide | Titanium Dioxide | 1 | established |
| Zinc oxide | Zinc Oxide | 1 | established |
| Octinoxate | Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | 2 | moderate |
A rating describes the raw ingredient in isolation. Paste a full product label to see these in context, or read how we grade the evidence.
Other categories
- Emollient 43
- Carrier oil 39
- Essential oil 31
- Botanical 24
- Emulsifier 24
- Active 22
- Humectant 17
- Preservative 15
- Pigment 14
- Surfactant 13
- Antioxidant 10
- Mineral 10
- Thickener 10
- uncategorised 10
- Absorbent 8
- Butter 8
- Fragrance 8
- Silicone 7
- Acid 6
- Wax 6
- Clay 5
- pH adjuster 5
- Skin lipid 5
- Fatty acid 4
- Chelator 3
- Protein 3
- Solvent 3
- Film former 2