Know what's in the bottle
Plain-language notes on what each ingredient does, who it suits and when to be careful.
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16 ingredients · UV filter
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- Benzophenone-3OxybenzoneUV filterCan irritatePregnancy cautionA chemical UV filter that absorbs UVB and some UVA. It is a relatively common cause of allergic reactions and is often avoided during pregnancy.
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineTinosorb SUV filterA modern, very stable broad-spectrum UV filter that protects against both UVA and UVB.
- Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzoneUV filterA widely used UVA filter. It needs stabilising partners to stay effective in sunlight.
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- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateUvinul A PlusUV filterA photostable UVA filter that protects against ageing rays.
- Diethylhexyl Butamido TriazoneUvasorb HEBUV filterA UVB filter that boosts SPF and is very stable in sunlight.
- Drometrizole TrisiloxaneMexoryl XLUV filterA sunscreen filter that protects against both UVA and UVB and stays stable in sunlight.