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 22, 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
Cien
Lait Solaire 50 FPS Haute protection
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 15
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dove
Men+Care Hydrate+ Face Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
Nivea Dagkrem Q10 Antirynke 50ml
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
NIVEA Men Hyaluron Anti-age Gezichtscrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Sun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Breathable Uv Specialist Luminous630 Anti-Spot SPF50+ Zonnefluïde
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Sun Dry Protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
NIVEA Sun Kids Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea sun kids protect & play 50+
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Sun Kids Schutz & Pflege
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
nivea sun kids ultra
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate Pocket Size SPF30 Zonnebrandcrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF30 Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Sun protect and moisture
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Eucerin
Oil control
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
On The Glow Silky Hair Perfume
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medicube
PDRN Hydrating UV Sun Serum
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Bronze 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Moisture solkrem, SPF30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
protect & moisture SPF 50+
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
Protect & Moisture Travel Size, SPF50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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