Ingredient dictionary

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Also listed as: Bemotrizinol

An oil-soluble organic UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays and is used in sunscreens to help protect skin from sun exposure. It is on the label of 46 products in our library. Checked against our library November 6, 2026.

The catch: it is an organic, or chemical, UV filter, a family that very sensitive skin and people wanting a mineral-only sunscreen often check for.

Chemical UV filters. Very sensitive skin, and people who want a mineral-only sunscreen, check for these.

What Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine does

Absorbs UVA and UVB light
Stays stable in sunlight
Dissolves in oil-based formulas

Bemotrizinol is made by chemical synthesis rather than taken from plants or minerals. It belongs to the triazine group of UV filters, a family known for strong, stable absorption. Its molecules are large and oil-loving, so it dissolves in the oil phase of a formula.

Formulators use it because it covers both UVA and UVB, the two kinds of sun rays that reach the skin. It holds up well in sunlight instead of breaking down quickly. It is often paired with other filters to build a full broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Good for

Suits people who want broad UVA and UVB coverage from an organic filter instead of a mineral-only formula.

Be careful if

It is an organic, or chemical, UV filter, a family that very sensitive skin and people wanting a mineral-only sunscreen often check for.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bemotrizinol a chemical sunscreen filter?

Yes. It is an organic, or chemical, UV filter. It works by absorbing UV light and is used in sunscreens. Mineral sunscreens use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide instead, which work by reflecting and scattering light.

Does Bemotrizinol protect against UVA and UVB?

Yes. It absorbs UVA rays, which reach deeper into the skin, and UVB rays, which are the main cause of sunburn. Many sunscreens combine it with other filters for wider coverage, and any sunscreen still needs regular reapplication.