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UV FILTER — Cosmetic Ingredient Function
74 cosmetic ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the UV FILTER function designation. These ingredients are sourced from the European Commission CosIng inventory and may appear across Annex II–VI records.
Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
Ingredients
(.+-.)-1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
7-Dehydrocholesteryl Palmitate is the product obtained by the reaction of 7-Dehydrocholesterol and Palmitic Acid
ASTER YOMENA EXTRACT
97390Aster Yomena Extract is the extract of the whole plant Aster yomena, Asteraceae.
BENZOPHENONE-5
32144Benzenesulfonic acid, 5-benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-, monosodium salt
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)toluene-4 sulphonic acid
Methanone, 1,1'-(1,4-piperazinediyl)bis[1-[2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]phenyl]-
2,2'-[6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis[5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-phenol]
BIS-METHANE
957381-Propanone, 1,1'-(methylene-di-4,1-phenylene)bis[2-hydroxy-2-methyl-
BIS-PABA PORPHYRA 334
91469Bis-PABA Porphyra 334 is the synthetic peptide derivative produced by the reaction of PABA and Porphyra 334.
Bis-sh-Decapeptide-9 Porphyra 334 is the synthetic peptide produced by the reaction of sh-Decapeptide-9 and Porphyra 334.
Bis-sh-Pentapeptide-38 Porphyra 334 is the synthetic peptide produced by the reaction of sh-Pentapeptide-38 and Porphyra 334.
Bis-sh-Pentapeptide-5 Porphyra 334 is the synthetic peptide produced by the reaction of sh-Pentapeptide-5 and Porphyra 334.
Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Buddleja officinalis, Buddlejaceae.
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
CAFFEOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-50
90898Caffeoyl Hexapeptide-50 is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Hexapeptide-50.
Caffeoyl Tetrapeptide-19 Caffeamide is the derivative of Tetrapeptide-19 in which the N-terminus and the lysine residue are modified by Caf…
CAFFEOYL TRIPEPTIDE-35
90896Caffeoyl Tripeptide-35 is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Tripeptide-35.
Methyl N,N,N-trimethyl-4-[(4,7,7-trimethyl-3-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylidene)methyl]anilinium sulphate
Carthamus Tinctorius Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Carthamus tinctorius, Asteraceae.
Commiphora Gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract is the extract of the branches, fruit and leaves of Commiphora gileadensi…
Commiphora Gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) Oil is the volatile oil derived from the whole plant, Commiphora gileadensis, Burseraceae.
Commiphora Gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) Sap Extract is the extract of the sap of Commiphora gileadensis, Burseraceae.
Deinococcus Cell Wall Polysaccharides is the polysaccharide fraction isolated from the cell walls of Deinococcus radiodurans.
Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester
Benzoic acid, 4,4'-[[6-[[4-[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]amino]-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]diimino]bis-, -bis(2-ethylhexyl)ester
1H-Benzimidazole-4,6-Disulfonic Acid, 2,2'-(1,4-Phenylene)Bis-, Disodium salt
DROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANE
33742Phenol,2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-Methyl-6-(2-Methyl-3-(1,3,3,3-Tetramethyl-1-(Trimethylsilyl)Oxy)-Disiloxanyl)Propyl
ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE
33895Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone
Ferrocenylmethyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of Ferrocenylmethyl Methacrylate and Methacrylic Acid.
Greyia Flanaganii Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Greyia flanaganii, Melianthaceae.
Isoamyl Palmitate/Stearate is the product obtained by the reaction of Isoamyl Alcohol with a mixture of palmitic and stearic acids.
LACTOBACILLUS/CAMELLIA SINENSIS CATECHINS/GELIDIUM CRINALE/LAMINARIA JAPONICA/MONOSTROMA NITIDUM/RE…
93424Lactobacillus/Camellia Sinensis Catechins/Gelidium Crinale/Laminaria Japonica/Monostroma Nitidum/Resveratrol Ferment Fitrate is a filtrate …
LUPEYL ISONICOTINATE
97300Lupeyl Isonicotinate is the ester of Lupeol and isonicotinic acid that conforms to the formula
MENAQUINONE-7
95867MK-7,1,4-Naphthalenedione, 2-[(2E,6E,10E,14E,18E,22E)-3,7,11,15,19,23,27-heptamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26-octacosaheptaen-1-yl]-3-methyl-,Vit…
Methoxy PEG-3 Dehydrocholesteryl Succinate is produced by the reaction of 7-Dehydrocholesterol the succinic anhydride and subsequent reacti…
Methoxycinnamidopropyldimonium Hydroxypropylsteardimonium Chloride is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate is the organic compound
About this function
The UV FILTER function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. Ingredients may carry multiple functions depending on their chemical properties and typical cosmetic applications.
Function assignments are sourced directly from official EU CosIng data. Always verify ingredient functions against current source materials before use in regulatory submissions.