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What is Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol?

Light stabilizer

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol is a light stabiliser that keeps the formula from breaking down in light.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Light stabilizer, UV filter.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Which products feature it?

13 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

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  • Key: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (#7 on the ingredient list), Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

    1 claim checked

    claims, checked

    • #BodySunscreen #Waterproofplausible, not tested
  • It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for UV protection.

    Key: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (#7 on the ingredient list), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone

    16 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    sun protection
    Only partly backed:
    calmer skin (amount unknown)
    Free of:
    the ingredients it lists
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Stop white-cast skin now!backed by evidence
    • UV-blocking functional cosmeticbacked by evidence
    • No artificial fragrancebacked by evidence
    • SPF50+ PA++++ Skin-safe protector from all lightpartly backed
    • Blue light blocking rate 24.82%partly backed
    • Contains 1% of a patented soothing ingredient composed of lotus leaf extract and cedar leaf extractpartly backed
    • Judged as a low-irritation product with a skin irritation index of 0.0partly backed
    • German Dermatest EXCELLENT grade certificationpartly backed
    • MY Sera helps strengthen the firm barrierpartly backed
    • Soothes tired skin with the 6 key active ingredients of SP Centella asiatica extractpartly backed
    • YBK sunscreen has excluded harmful ingredients.partly backed
    • Felt it was gentle 97%partly backed
    • Perfectly blocks even blue light! Moisture-rich organic sunscreenoverstated
    • Tea tree extract helps improve skin's greasiness, caring for clean and moist skinno supporting source found
    • All ingredients (EWG Green Grade)no supporting source found
    • 2025 Hwahae First Half Efficacy/Effectiveness Award Sun Care Category Soothing 1st Placeno supporting source found
  • It's made for better hydration.

    Key: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (#7 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine

    8 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    better hydration
    Only partly backed:
    less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines · sun protection
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • POINT 01 - Water-resistant waterproof sunscreen. A waterproof face & body sunscreen with powerful UV protection, protecting the skin from UV rays during outdoor activities.backed by evidence
    • Generously and abundantly! Large-capacity moisture sunscreen. With a generous 80ml amount, it enables thorough protection film formation without burden on the face as well as on the large-area body skin.backed by evidence
    • Moist and refreshing waterproof sunscreen Enjoy Waterproof Moisture Sun Cream 80ml UV protection + whitening + wrinkle improvement functional cosmeticplausible, not tested
    • POINT 02 - Moist and refreshing sunscreen like a moisture cream applied. With overflowing moisture and a moist application feel, it forms a light, refreshing transparent UV protection film, making it an organic sunscreen.plausible, not tested
    • POINT 03 - SPF50+ PA++++ powerful UV protection. Passed the evaluation tests for the protection indices of UV A (PFA) and UV B (SPF), so it is more reliable.partly backed
    • UV protection test completed - SPF 50+ : 54.8 / PA++++ : 17.5no supporting source found
    • CHECK Check before use. Skin irritation test completed.no supporting source found
    • TEXTURE Moisture-filled waterproof sunscreen. Smooth application with a moist feeling, a moisture sunscreen that is light and refreshing as if not applied.nothing specific to check
  • Key: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (#7 on the ingredient list), Ethylhexyl Triazone, Titanium Dioxide

  • It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening, wrinkle improvement, and UV protection.

    Key: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (#7 on the ingredient list), Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

    1 claim, summarized
    You can expect:
    less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines · sun protection
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • For functional cosmetics pursuant to the Cosmetics Act (whitening, wrinkle improvement, UV protection products, etc.): UV protection (SPF 50+ PA++++), whitening, wrinkle improvementbacked by evidence
  • Key: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (#8 on the ingredient list), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone

    4 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • SPF50+ / PA++++backed by evidence
    • Reef safebacked by evidence
    • Mineral sunscreenno supporting source found
    • Skin type: sensitiveno supporting source found
  • Key: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (#8 on the ingredient list), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone

    3 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • For long-lasting protection against intense sun and heat.plausible, not tested
    • AHC Masters Aqua Richplausible, not tested
    • SPF50+/PA++++plausible, not tested
  • It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for UV protection.

    Key: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (#8 on the ingredient list), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone

    30 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    sun protection
    Only partly backed:
    clearer-looking skin · less shine · better hydration
    Don't count on:
    calmer skin · better barrier support
    Free of:
    the ingredients it lists
    Tests passed:
    non-comedogenic · skin irritation
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • UV-blocking functional cosmeticbacked by evidence
    • As if worn, as if not, natural with no white castplausible, not tested
    • Soft moisture cream typeplausible, not tested
    • Without irritation, strong UV protectionpartly backed
    • Low-irritation organic UV-blocking sun creampartly backed
    • Non-sticky, moisture-full, and dewypartly backed
    • Strong UV protection effect confirmed through two clinical trials both domestically and internationallypartly backed
    • SPF 50+ (52.5 ±5.8)partly backed
    • PA++++ (16.1 ±2.4)partly backed
    • SPF 50+ (63.1 ±0.6)partly backed
    • PA++++ (19.0 ±2.0)partly backed
    • Even sensitive and acne-prone skin with frequent breakouts can use with peace of mindpartly backed
    • Acne-prone skin suitability test completedpartly backed
    • Non-comedogenic formulapartly backed
    • Sebum level reduced by 39%partly backed
    • A low-irritation UV blocker comfortable even for sensitive skinpartly backed
    • Relief Sun Cream that can be used and reapplied daily without worry about skin irritationpartly backed
    • Sensitive skin irritation test completedpartly backed
    • Moisture holding that keeps morning-applied moisture from drying out until nightpartly backed
    • Full of moisture all day! One application and moisture 463% pop!partly backed
    • Skin irritation reduced by 32%partly backed
    • Makeup base that clings on without stickiness, sliding, white cast, or irritationpartly backed
    • Rice extract + Probioticspartly backed
    • Bright moisture glow without white castpartly backed
    • Rice fermentation complex full of moisture and nutritionoverstated
    • The moisture of rice bran water and the nutrition of rice fermentation extract keep skin comfortable and moist all day longoverstated
    • Soothes irritated skin and protects the skin barrierno supporting source found
    • Skin absorption UP with a combination of 13 fermented ingredients including nuruk mold, Lactobacillus, and yeastno supporting source found
    • Contains fermented lysate to soothe skin irritated by external environment and help protect the skin barrierno supporting source found
    • Oil and moisture balancenothing specific to check
  • It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening, wrinkle improvement, and UV protection.

    Key: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (#8 on the ingredient list), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone

    11 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines · sun protection
    Don't count on:
    better hydration · calmer skin · clearer-looking skin
    Tests passed:
    non-comedogenic
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Whitening, wrinkle improvement, UV protection functional SPF50+ PA++++backed by evidence
    • Protecting sensitive skin comfortably and moistlyplausible, not tested
    • Non-comedogenic test completed, low-irritation moisture soothing sun creampartly backed
    • As if you applied skincare, fresh skin without white castpartly backed
    • Safe Formula - V-LABEL Vegan certified, Non-comedogenic formula even safe for acne-prone skin, Fragrance-free, Reef-safe formulapartly backed
    • Key Ingredients - 8-Relieful Complex + Centella Asiatica Extracts - Contains TYF’s own developed blends of 8 herbal extracts based on the Korean oriental medicine recipepartly backed
    • Non-pore-clogging freshness, non-comedogenic test completedoverstated
    • Non-irritating & calming sun cream that keeps sensitive skin comfortable and moisturized with safe ingredients for both environment and skin.overstated
    • Reef-friendly & clean beauty that considers both skin and environmentno supporting source found
    • Proven Results - SPF50+ PA++++ UV protection, Acne care, Reducing skin’s sebum & oil, non-irritating formulano supporting source found
    • Thank Farmer's original research ingredient plant-based moisture soothing recipenothing specific to check
  • Key: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (#9 on the ingredient list), Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide

  • Key: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (#10 on the ingredient list), Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

    2 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • medicube, Collagen Glow Sun Cream, UV protection, moisture essence sun cream, skin glow, moist adherence, UV careplausible, not tested
    • medicube official store | Complete moist UV care with Collagen Glow Sun Cream. 89% moisture essence protects skin from UV rays and adds a natural glow.partly backed
  • Key: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (#10 on the ingredient list), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone