4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is a cosmetic ingredient used as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent. It is used in 99 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI name4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR
FunctionLIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
CAS number36861-47-9 / 38102-62-4
EC number253-242-6 /
Prevalence99 products (0.11% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches10

Used in

Sunscreens 70.7%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 9.1%General Moisturizers 5.1%Day Moisturizers 4%Foundations 4%Lip Moisturizers 4%

Frequently asked

What does 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor do in skincare?
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor functions as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (70.7% of its uses).

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