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
Unilever
Timotei Laque Volume de Reve
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Timotei Spray Fixant A l’Extrait Naturel de Citron Fixation Extra Forte 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
henkel
Titane Power gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Tonus Brillance Shine Recharge Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Soap & Glory
Travel Size Face Soap And Clarity Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
UV Repair & Glow Bi-Phase Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Vanilla & Sweet Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Vitamin & Power Vitamin E + Guava Energisant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Perricone MD
Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Asda
Vitamin C Facial Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Volume Captivant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse 12
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse Extra 17
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
White Tea & Sage Gentle Foaming Hand Soap with Essential Oils
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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