Avobenzone

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

uv filterCAS: 70356-09-1

Primary UVA chemical filter. Unstable alone — requires photostabilizers. Generally safer than oxybenzone. Approved worldwide.

Safety Ratings

Safety3/5
Comedogenic0/5
Irritancy1/5
EWG Score5/10

Skin Type Compatibility

oily
4/5
dry
4/5
sensitive
3/5
combination
4/5
normal
4/5

Addresses Concerns

sun protection

Functions

UVA protectionUV filter

Regulatory Status

EU
restrictedmax 5%
US
restrictedmax 3%

Products Containing This Ingredient

Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion 30 SPFEdgewell
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Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15Edgewell
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Ombrelle endurance sportGarnier Ombrelle
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Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen with HelioplexNeutrogena
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Sport Performance Advanced UVA/UVB SunscreenBanana Boat
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UltraSport Faces Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum SPF 30Banana Boat
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Kids sunscreen lotionLife
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All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++Hyphen
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Cetaphil Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 35Cetaphil
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