# Oxybenzone

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/oxybenzone

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Creams with 5% oxybenzone and solid lipid nanoparticles release slowly, stay longer in the outer skin layer, and give an increased sun protection factor above 25. This ingredient suits both dry and oily skin types well when formulated into sunscreens. It layers easily into your daily routine.

[Journal of Microencapsulation, 2010](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19622017/)

This page shows oxybenzone products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.

### Popular oxybenzone products

- [Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/neutrogena/ultra-sheer-dry-touch-sunscreen/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — [€29.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B001E96OZQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/palmer-s/cocoa-butter-formula/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-daily-moisturizer/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/hawaiian-tropic/sheer-touch-lotion-sunscreen/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/deconstruct/gel-sunscreen/for/dark-spots) — High fit

### Oxybenzone sunscreens

- [Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/neutrogena/ultra-sheer-dry-touch-sunscreen/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — [€29.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B001E96OZQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/palmer-s/cocoa-butter-formula/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-daily-moisturizer/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/hawaiian-tropic/sheer-touch-lotion-sunscreen/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/deconstruct/gel-sunscreen/for/dark-spots) — High fit

## What reviewers say about popular oxybenzone products

The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular oxybenzone product on Lovi.

- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Matte finish ★4.4 · 11.1k+ reviews Reliable sun protection Eye irritation “doesn't leave me looking like an oil slick” [What people say about Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/neutrogena/ultra-sheer-dry-touch-sunscreen/for/combination-skin)
- Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Deeply moisturizes skin ★4.8 · 15.0k+ reviews Improves skin texture Pleasant [cocoa](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/cocoa) scent “leaves skin visibly smooth and moisturized” [What people say about Cocoa Butter Formula](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/palmer-s/cocoa-butter-formula/for/dry-skin)
- Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen Lightweight & non-greasy ★4.4 · 36.5k+ reviews No white cast Acne-safe formula “Absorbs in seconds” [What people say about Gel Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/deconstruct/gel-sunscreen/for/dark-spots)

### Oxybenzone for dry skin

- [Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/hawaiian-tropic/sheer-touch-lotion-sunscreen/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/palmer-s/cocoa-butter-formula/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/deconstruct/gel-sunscreen/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/neutrogena/ultra-sheer-dry-touch-sunscreen/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [€29.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B001E96OZQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-daily-moisturizer/for/dry-skin) — Low fit

### Oxybenzone for oily skin

- [Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/neutrogena/ultra-sheer-dry-touch-sunscreen/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [€29.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B001E96OZQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/deconstruct/gel-sunscreen/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/hawaiian-tropic/sheer-touch-lotion-sunscreen/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-daily-moisturizer/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/palmer-s/cocoa-butter-formula/for/oily-skin) — Caution fit

### Oxybenzone for combination skin

- [Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/neutrogena/ultra-sheer-dry-touch-sunscreen/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — [€29.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B001E96OZQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/deconstruct/gel-sunscreen/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-daily-moisturizer/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/hawaiian-tropic/sheer-touch-lotion-sunscreen/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/palmer-s/cocoa-butter-formula/for/combination-skin) — Caution fit

### Oxybenzone for sensitive skin

- [Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/neutrogena/ultra-sheer-dry-touch-sunscreen/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [€29.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B001E96OZQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/deconstruct/gel-sunscreen/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/hawaiian-tropic/sheer-touch-lotion-sunscreen/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-daily-moisturizer/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/palmer-s/cocoa-butter-formula/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit

### Oxybenzone for acne-prone skin

- [Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/deconstruct/gel-sunscreen/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/neutrogena/ultra-sheer-dry-touch-sunscreen/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [€29.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B001E96OZQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/hawaiian-tropic/sheer-touch-lotion-sunscreen/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-daily-moisturizer/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/palmer-s/cocoa-butter-formula/for/acne-prone-skin) — Caution fit

### Oxybenzone for mature skin

- [Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/neutrogena/ultra-sheer-dry-touch-sunscreen/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [€29.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B001E96OZQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/deconstruct/gel-sunscreen/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/roc/retinol-correxion-deep-wrinkle-daily-moisturizer/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/hawaiian-tropic/sheer-touch-lotion-sunscreen/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/palmer-s/cocoa-butter-formula/for/mature-skin) — Low fit

## Questions and answers

### What does oxybenzone do for the skin?

Oxybenzone helps provide sun protection by absorbing ultraviolet rays and may offer enhanced protection and longer-lasting wear when formulated in advanced delivery systems.

[Journal of Microencapsulation, 2010](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19622017/)

### How do you use oxybenzone?

Oxybenzone is used in sunscreens and creams to provide sun protection. It helps enhance the sun protection factor and offers prolonged retention in the skin.

[Journal of Microencapsulation, 2010](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19622017/)

### Should you use oxybenzone in the morning or at night?

You should use oxybenzone in the morning because it is a sunscreen ingredient that protects your skin from UV rays during the day.

### Can you use oxybenzone every day?

Yes, you can use oxybenzone every day as it helps provide sun protection. Studies show that using it daily may offer prolonged retention in the skin and enhance sun protection.

[Journal of Microencapsulation, 2010](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19622017/)

### Does oxybenzone cause purging or irritation?

Oxybenzone is unlikely to cause purging, as it is a UV filter rather than an active that accelerates cell turnover.

### Which skin types is oxybenzone best for?

Oxybenzone is best for oily and sensitive skin types, where products like Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen earn a Superior fit from Lovi. For combination skin, the same sunscreen also provides a Superior fit. Other skin types like dry, acne-prone, and mature skin see High fits from products such as Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen, Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen, and RoC [Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/retinol) Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer.

## Research on oxybenzone

- [Solid lipid nanoparticles bearing oxybenzone: in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19622017/) Oxybenzone · Journal of Microencapsulation, 2010

## Brands with oxybenzone

- American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/neutrogena)
- American skincare: [Palmer's](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/palmer-s)
- Indian skincare: [Deconstruct](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/deconstruct)
- French skincare: [RoC](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/roc)
- American skincare: [Hawaiian Tropic](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/hawaiian-tropic)

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