Benzophenone-3 vs Octocrylene

Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene are both uv protection ingredients. Benzophenone-3 is found in 9 products while Octocrylene appears in 113, making Octocrylene the more widely used option.

UV protection

Benzophenone-3

UV protection

9 products

UV protection

Octocrylene

Chemical UV filter and stabiliser

113 products

Top products with Benzophenone-3

Unilever

Bio-Hydratante

7.2

Hawaiian Tropic Baby

facial protection

Carmex Leppepomade Stick 4,25g

6.9

Carmex

Carmex strawberry

6.7

Top products with Octocrylene

henkel

Lift + Super Correcteur Soin de Jour SPF 15 anti-Rides Correcteur

8.3

Estée Lauder

Resilience Multi-Effect Tri-Peptide Face and Neck Creme

8.2

Cosmia

Crème anti-âge jour et nuit 4 en 1

8.2

Hyphen

All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++

8.1

Cosmia

Cosmia crème de jour anti rides au collageneer®

7.9

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene?

Benzophenone-3 is categorised as "UV protection" while Octocrylene is categorised as "UV protection". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.

Can I use Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene together?

In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.

Which is more common in skincare products?

Benzophenone-3 is found in 9 products, while Octocrylene is found in 113 products in our database.

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