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 22, 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
cien
herbal bath soak
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Perricone MD
High Potency Classics Nutritive Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Hygiene Plus Kitchen Handwash
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
ELEVEN
Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Suave
Keratin Infusion Color Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Suave
Keratin Infusion Color Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Le Chat Gel lavant Action antibactérienne au Romarin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Leave-In Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Lockenflex Locken Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Lotion tonique apaisante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, chemical UV filters
Moroccanoil
Luminous Hairspray Extra Strong
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
magic Oil Pinker Jasmin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cien
Mascarilla capilar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Cooling Relief Cleansing Shampoo with Menthol
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Ultra compact
Micellar cleansing water
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Origins
Modern Friction Cleansing Oil with Radiance-Boosting White & Purple Rice
Lists fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Henkel
N°110 Gelée de beauté
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Night Passion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men Fresh Active
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
nivea orchid & cashmere extract lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
NIVEA Verfrissende Reinigingsgel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Out of bed
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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