Avobenzone
Active ingredient
Sold as sunscreen · Chapstick · Farmasi BB · Shimmer Oil · Vacation Face
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical, Cutaneous
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 400
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 46
Overview
Avobenzone is an active pharmaceutical ingredient. The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 152 | May 14, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 248 | May 29, 2026 |
USUnited States· FDA
152 products
Uses
Uses helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun
How to take
Directions apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure reapply at least every 2 hours use water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging.
m. m. wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses children under 6 months: ask a doctor
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Most-reported reactions to the US regulator (12 mo to June 4, 2026): 46 reports total. [3]
- Pruritus 7
- Dizziness 4
- Condition Aggravated 3
- Dry Skin 3
- Application Site Pain 2
- Cough 2
- Death 2
- Dermatitis Atopic 2
- Diarrhoea 2
- Dyspnoea 2
- Eczema 2
- Fall 2
Side effects & warnings
Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs
Warnings For external use only Do not use on damaged or broken skin When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Who should not take it
Do not use on damaged or broken skin
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Brands in United States (104)
- MediChoice Moisturizing Lip Balm SPF15O&M HALYARD, INC.
- Triple Prep SPF 40Supergoop, LLC
- KIZO LAB UV DEFENSE CLEAR SUNSCREN SPF50YB CHEMIA LLC
- NATURIUM Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50PML NYC, LLC
- H.E.B. Solutions SunscreenH.E.B
- SHISEIDO ULTIMATE SUN PROTECTORSHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION
- sunscreenOld East Main Co.
- RoC Barrier Renew AM Moisturizer SPF 30RoC Skincare
- Mario Badescu Collagen SPF 15Bentley Laboratories LLC
- 2000DL-CL30VEpic Laboratories, LLC
- GR LIP BUTTER COOKIE SPF 15ERKUL KOZMETIK SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
- 2000DL-CL30TEpic Laboratories, LLC
- Alba Botanica Maximum Sunscreen SPF 70Hain Celestial Group, Inc
- Ultra Light Invisible SPF 40 sunscreenRK Shea LLC
- Prequel Lip Visor Nude SPF 30The Center Brands, LLC
- Sheer Touch Sunscreen SPF 55Amazon.com Services LLC
- BROAD SPECTRUM SPF50 SPF 50NAKED SUNDAYS PTY LTD
- Farmasi BBTAN ALIZE KOZMETIK VE TEMIZLIK URUNLERI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
- Play Everyday Face SPF 50Supergoop, LLC
- HAWAIIAN TROPICEdgewell Personal Care Brands LLC
- Fresh Coast SPF 50 SunscreenDerma Care Research Labs, LLC
- Coppertone EveryTone Sunscreen SPF 50Beiersdorf Inc
- dermalogica dynamic skin recovery spf 50Dermalogica, LLC
- Drs. pharmacy sunscreen SPF 30OL PHARMA TECH LLC. (Drs. Pharmacy)
+80 more brands
CACanada· Health Canada
248 products
248 products on record with this regulator. Detailed label text (uses, dosage, side effects) is being ingested — the original document is linked under Sources [2].
Brands in Canada (96)
- CETAPHIL DAILY FACIAL MOISTURIZER SPF 15GALDERMA CANADA INC.
- 30 SPFEMPACK SPRAYTECH INC
- RODAN+FIELDS ESSENTIALS LIP SHIELDRODAN & FIELDS BEAUTY, LLC
- SUNSCREEN STICK SPF 50+FRUIT OF THE EARTH, INC
- REVERSA CREME CONTOUR DES YEUX FPS30DERMTEK PHARMA INC
- SPORT SUNSCREENFRUIT OF THE EARTH, INC
- MOISTURE SUN PROTECTORAMOREPACIFIC CORPORATION
- OLAY LUMINOUS WHIPPROCTER & GAMBLE INC
- TANNING OIL HUILE BRONZANTE 15SUN BUM LLC
- EXTRA-FIRMING JOUR FPS/SPF 15CLARINS CANADA INC
- SUNTHERA3 SPF 30 LIPBALMFRUIT OF THE EARTH, INC
- INSTANT BRONZER INSTANTANÉ 15PRIME ENTERPRISES, LLC
- SUNSCREEN LIP BALMSUN BUM LLC
- NIVEA MEN SENSITIVEBEIERSDORF CANADA INC
- FOR THE FACEALOE CARE INTERNATIONAL LLC
- LIP BALM SPF 15ALOE CARE INTERNATIONAL LLC
- SUNSCREEN 30ALOE CARE INTERNATIONAL LLC
- SUPER-C SPF 30STRIVECTIN OPERATING COMPANY INC
- HAWAIIAN SUNSCREEN SPF 50+HAIN-CELESTIAL CANADA, ULC
- URBAN ENVIRONMENT FRESH - MOISTURESHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION DIST
- COOLA LIPLUX ORIGINALCOOLA LLC
- GLOW 30SUN BUM LLC
- FACE DAILY UV ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZEROMBRELLE CANADA
- FACE DAILY UV ANTI-DRY MOISTURIZEROMBRELLE CANADA
+72 more brands
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 00280745-908b-46… · revised December 18, 2025 [PDF]
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 02243329 · revised March 22, 2025
- [3]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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