What it is
This is a camphor-derived, water-soluble UVB filter. Being water-soluble, it sits in the water phase and contributes a light feel, and it absorbs primarily UVB wavelengths, so it is combined with UVA filters for broad-spectrum coverage.
Spectrum coverage
UVB
Regional approval · max %
JP — — Japan: No data KR — — South Korea: No data EU ✓ 6% Europe: Approved · Max 6% US — — United States: No data
Safety & warnings
A UVB-focused filter; like other camphor-derived filters its approval and use vary by region.
Reef-toxic
No
Endocrine disruptor
No
Comedogenicity
0
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic organic UV filter.
Questions everyone asks
Is this filter oily?
No, it is water-soluble and tends to give a light, non-greasy feel.
What does it protect against?
Mainly UVB, so it is paired with UVA filters for full protection.