Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid is an uv filter and uv absorber ingredient. It’s in 70 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen, hair styling and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Chemical sunscreen filters.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Ensulizole, a water-soluble UV filter that absorbs UVB light.
What it does
Contains Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid: light-stabilizer
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid: uv-absorber
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid: uv-filter
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 36535, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as ensulizole.
Products that contain Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Ambre solaire
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
NIVEA Sun
babies & kids sensitive protect 50+
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Shiseido
Benefiance NutriPerfect Crème de Jour SPF15 Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Body lotion with Aloe Protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cien
Bronceador bifásico 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Cien
Brume Solaire enfant FPS 50+
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Baume B5 SPF50
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Control de brillo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Crema solar
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
dm
Crema solare 50+ spray
Lists chemical UV filters
Cien
Crème pour les mains soin anti-âge
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Lait FPS 50+ Sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Spray FPS 50+ Sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Yves Rocher
Crème solaire 50+ FPS SPF
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Crème Visage Solaire Anti-Rides UV Q10 FPS 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Enfant sensitive expert + Spf 50+ Spay
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Gesichtssonnencreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Eucerin
hyalluron Filler + 3x effect
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
The INKEY List
Hydrating Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea sun
Kids protege & cuida
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
NIVEA
kids sensitive protect
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
kids sensitive protect 5 in 1 SPF50+ lotion
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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