Benzophenone-4
Benzophenone-4 is an uv filter and uv absorber ingredient. It’s in 111 products on Poliage, most often hair styling, shampoo and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Chemical sunscreen filters.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A water-soluble UV filter that absorbs UVB and UVA light.
What it does
Contains Benzophenone-4: uv-absorber
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzophenone-4: uv-filter
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32143, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as sulisobenzone.
Products that contain Benzophenone-4
Henkel
3 Wetter Taft Invisible Power Haarspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Henkel
3 Wetter Taft Power Invisible Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
A thousand wishes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Advanced Hair Series Pure Care Sublime Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Air Dry Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Aroma Sensations Feel the Passion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3-en-1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 6x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
unilever
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Basil & White Tea
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
bath and body works iced cinnamon rolls hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
bath ane and body soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Body Cleanser Dean Street
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Body Cleanser Melrose Place
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Body Cleanser St. Barts Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Clean Stylers Volume Lock Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Balea
Clear & Care Waschgel (3 in 1, für unreine Haut)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Coconut & Almond Milk Body Wash Pump
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Color Care Shampoo with Argan Oil & Cranberry
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Color Glanz Farbschutz-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Color Shield Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Color Shield Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Color-Vive Soin démêlant instantané Cheveux colorés ou mêchés
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Redken
Contour 08 Shaping Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Curl Glaze Mousse 13
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
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