BENZOPHENONE-2 is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under Sephora Clean (Prohibited).
BENZOPHENONE-2
Safety grade: C
Benzophenone-2 is a UV-filtering chemical that protects skin from harmful sun damage. It also helps mask or reduce unpleasant odors in cosmetic products.
This ingredient absorbs ultraviolet (UV) rays to provide sun protection and can be added to products to help cover up unwanted scents.
Graded using: COSING.
- Sephora Clean — Prohibited
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to BENZOPHENONE-2
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE — Grade A**. Mineral UV filter that absorbs UV rays for sun protection
- ZINC OXIDE — Grade A**. Mineral UV absorber providing broad-spectrum sun protection
- BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE — Grade B. Chemical UV absorber that protects skin from ultraviolet radiation
- ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE — Grade B. Chemical UV absorber offering sun protection in formulations
- PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID — Grade B. Water-soluble UV absorber for sun protection in cosmetics
Other UV Absorber ingredients
- BENZYL SALICYLATE — Grade C**
- ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE — Grade B
- ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE — Grade C
- OCTOCRYLENE — Grade D
- BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE — Grade B