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
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Palmolive Dusjsåpe Nature 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Palmolive Hygiene-Plus Kitchen Antibacteriële Handzeep
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Palmolive Körperpeeling Gentle Massage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Palmolive Men Sensaçao do Brasil Lime Shot
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Biore
Pore Unclogging Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
nivea
power fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Protect & Prevent Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Pumpkin Cupcake Gentle Foaming Handsoap with Natural Essential Oils
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
real clean hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing White Peach and Jasmine Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing Wild Berries and Hibiscus with Nourishing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Balea
Reinigendes Handgel
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Murad
Renewing Face Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream
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Nivea
Réveil Express Fraîcheur 24H Agrumes
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selsum blue shampoo
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Unilever
Shampoo Dove Hidratação + Vitaminas A e E 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Strong Hold Gel
Lists fragrance, parabens, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
Tägliches Wasch-Peeling
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Texturizing Taffy 13
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Moroccanoil
Thickening Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Tim spray 250 fixation forte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Timotei Brillance Miroir Laque à l’Extrait Naturel de Patchouli Fixation Moyenne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Timotei Brume Sublimante enrichie aux Huiles d’Argan Bio et d’Amande et Fleur de Jasmin Spray
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