Global Sunscreens Already Using BEMT (Bemotrizinol): A Country-by-Country Guide

By Dr. Jane Yoo, Board-Certified Dermatologist & Mohs Surgeon

Now that the FDA has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT), sold in the US as PARSOL® Shield, you may be wondering: where has this filter actually been used until now? The answer is: nearly everywhere except the United States. BEMT has been a staple broad-spectrum UV filter in Korean, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, and Australian sunscreens for years, often listed under its other names, including Tinosorb S, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, or simply BEMT on ingredient labels.

Below is a comprehensive, country-by-country list of international sunscreens already formulated with this filter. If you’ve used any of these products, you’ve already experienced BEMT’s broad-spectrum, photostable protection, well before it reached US shelves.

For background on the approval itself, read my full breakdown: FDA Approves Bemotrizinol (BEMT): New Sunscreen Filter 2026

Curious how BEMT’s regulatory status compares to the other 51 UV filters used worldwide? My UV Filter Comparison by Country tracks approval status, maximum concentrations, and regulatory changes across all 10 major markets.

What Is BEMT, Again?

BEMT (bemotrizinol) is a synthetic, oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB radiation in a single molecule, a true broad-spectrum filter that’s been used safely abroad since 2000. It’s highly photostable, meaning it doesn’t degrade in sunlight, and it’s known for enabling lightweight, cosmetically elegant sunscreen textures. That’s part of why so many international sunscreens, especially from Korea, Japan, and France, have such a reputation for feeling weightless and non-greasy on the skin.

Korean Sunscreens with BEMTKorean Sunscreens with BEMT

Japanese Sunscreens with BEMT

Assorted sunscreen and skincare tubes and bottles arranged in a group on a black background, displaying various brands and SPF products.

Spanish Sunscreens with BEMTAssorted ISDIN sun protection products—including sprays, lotions, and sticks—arranged on a black background.

  • ISDIN Eryfotona AK-NMSC Fluid
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Facial Mist
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Lotion Spray
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Gel Cream Wet Skin
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Extreme 90 Cream
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water Color Magic Light
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water Color Magic Glow
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water Magic Repair
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Hydro Lotion
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Invisible Stick
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Transparent Spray
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector FusionFluid
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector HydroOil Protect & Tan
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water Magic Urban
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water Magic
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water Pediatrics
  • ISDIN Fotoultra Solar Allergy Fusion Fluid
  • ISDIN Fotoultra Redness
  • ISDIN Fusion Water Magic by Alcaraz
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Pediatrics Transparent Spray
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Pediatrics Stick

French Sunscreens with BEMTSpanish sunscreens lineup with BEMT

  • Avene Anti-Pigmentation Tinted Fluid
  • Avene Eau Thermale Spray for Children
  • Avene Eau Thermale Sunsimed Pigment Blue Light for Pigment
  • Avene SunsiStick KA
  • Avene Eau Thermale Ultra-Light Fluid
  • Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide Sun Active Defense
  • Bioderma Photoderm Fluide Max Sun Active Defense
  • Bioderma Photoderm M
  • Bioderma Photoderm Pediatrics Lait
  • Bioderma Photoderm XDefense Ultra-Fluid Invisible
  • Bioderma Photoderm XDefense Ultra-Fluid Tinted
  • CeraVe Invisible Dry Touch Fluid Sunscreen
  • CeraVe Invisible Hydrating Fluid Sunscreen
  • Cetaphil Light Gel
  • Cetaphil Liposomal Lotion
  • Cetaphil Sun Kids Liposomal Lotion
  • Cetaphil Protective Lip Balm
  • Dermina Anti-Dark Spot Cream
  • Ducray Melascreen Photo-Aging Global Hand Care
  • Ducray Melascreen Protective Anti-Spots Fluid
  • Ducray Melascreen Tinted Protective Anti-Spots Fluid
  • Ducray Melascreen Invisible Protective Anti-Spots Fluid
  • Garnier Super UV Cooling Watergel Sunscreen
  • Garnier Super UV Anti-Acne Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ Med Cream
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir Serum Sunscreen
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir Solar Stick
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Ultra-Long UVA Protection Hydrating Cream
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Ultra-Long UVA Protection Hydrating Cream Tinted
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Ultra-Long UVA Protection Oil-Control Gel Cream
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Ultra-Long UVA Protection Anti-Dark Spots Fluid
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Ultra-Long UVA Protection Invisible Fluid
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVIdea 400 Tone-Up Rosy
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Invisible Fluid
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Hydrating Lotion
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Hydratant
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Spray Invisible
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVSport Stick Pro-Resistance
  • Nuxe Sun Stick Serum
  • SVR AK Secure Protect
  • SVR Clairial Anti-Brown Spot Sun Protection Cream
  • SVR Spray Pocket Sun Secure
  • SVR Fluide Sun Secure
  • SVR Sun Secure Easy Stick (Face, Lips)
  • SVR Sun Secure Easy Stick
  • Uriage Eau Thermale Bariesun Invisible Sun Stick
  • Uriage Eau Thermale Bariesun Silky Lotion
  • Vichy Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily
  • Vichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water
  • Vichy Capital Soleil Stick Zones Sensibles
  • Vichy Capital Soleil Kids Cell Protect Water Fluid Spray

German Sunscreens with BEMTGerman Sunscreens with BEMT

  • Eucerin Hydro Protect Ultra-Light Fluid
  • Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Fluid
  • Eucerin Photoaging Control Face Sun Fluid
  • Eucerin Oil Control Sun Gel-Cream Dry Touch
  • Eucerin Pigment Control Sun Fluid
  • Eucerin Sun Ultra 100 UV+
  • Eucerin Hyaluron 3X+ Filler Eye Care
  • Eucerin Spotless Brightening Day Fluid SPF 30
  • Nivea Sun Invisible Daily UV-Fluid
  • Nivea Sun Derma Skin Clear UV-Fluid
  • Nivea Sun Anti-Pigmentflecken Luminous 630
  • Nivea Sun Shine Control Mattifying Effect
  • Nivea Sun Kids Schutz & Pflege 5in1 Stick
  • Nivea Sun Kids Schutz & Pflege 5in1 Spray
  • Nivea Sun UV Specialis Silky UV Stick
  • Nivea Sun Protect and Dry Touch Refreshing Mist SPF 50

Australian Sunscreens with BEMTLineup of Australian sunscreens with BEMT

  • Hamilton Everyday Face Invisible Coverage
  • Bondi Sands Hydra Uv Protect
  • Bondi Sands Face Sunscreen Mist
  • Cancer Council Hydrating Sunscreen for Men
  • Cancer Council Vitamin C Fluid
  • MECCA COSMETICA SUN SERIES To Save Face Brightening Sun Serum
  • MECCA COSMETICA SUN SERIES To Save Face Superscreen
  • RoC Soleil-Protect Anti-Wrinkle Smoothing Fluid
  • Ultra Violette Fave Fluid Ultralight Sunscreen
  • Ultra Violette Preen Screen Reapplication Mist
  • Ultra Violette Queen Screen Luminizing Skinscreen
  • Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial Skinscreen
  • Ultra Violette Vibrant Screen Active Facial Skinscreen
  • AVENE Sunsitive Sunscreen Serum

Why This List Matters

Until now, accessing BEMT meant importing sunscreens from abroad or seeking them out through specialty retailers. With FDA approval, American consumers will eventually have domestic access to this filter through PARSOL® Shield-containing products. But until those formulas reach shelves later in 2026, these international options remain some of the most well-studied, widely used BEMT sunscreens on the market, many of which I’ve recommended elsewhere on this site for specific skin concerns like melasma, sensitivity, or active lifestyles.

Group of assorted sunscreen bottles and tubes from brands like Biore, Nivea, Garnier, Cetaphil on a black background.Two white ISDIN Fotoultra sunscreen bottles, Active Unify and Spot Prevent, standing side by side against a black background.Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is BEMT the same as Tinosorb S?
A: Yes. Tinosorb S is the BASF trade name for bemotrizinol, the same active ingredient now approved by the FDA under the name BEMT and sold in the US as PARSOL® Shield.

Q: Why have so many international sunscreens used BEMT for years?
A: BEMT has been approved and used safely in Europe, Asia, and Australia since around 2000. The FDA’s review and approval process for new sunscreen filters in the US has historically moved much more slowly, creating a long gap between international and domestic availability.

Q: Can I still buy these international sunscreens in the US?
A: Many are available through international retailers, specialty importers, or US-based retailers carrying K-beauty and J-beauty brands. Availability varies by product and retailer.

Q: Will US sunscreens with PARSOL® Shield work the same as these international versions?
A: The active ingredient is the same, but overall sunscreen performance depends on the full formulation, including other filters, concentration, and base ingredients. As US-made BEMT sunscreens become available, formulations may differ somewhat from their international counterparts.

Updated June 2026

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Dr. Jane Yoo Board-Certified Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon
Jane Yoo, MD, MPP, is a Korean American board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon based in Midtown Manhattan. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the founder of Jane Yoo MD, PLLC and the Clinical Research Center of New York. Dr. Yoo holds an undergraduate degree from MIT and a Masters of Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. She completed her Mohs micrographic surgery fellowship at Yale. Her clinical and research focus spans aesthetic clinical trials including injectables and laser technology, skincare formulation and sunscreen science, K-Beauty and skin of color, ultrasound guided filler dissolution, artificial intelligence and beauty tech. Dr. Yoo's research is indexed under ORCID 0000-0002-7112-8963.
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