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

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 BEMT

  • Aestura Vita-C Radiance Sunscreen
  • belif UV Protector Aqua Bomb Sun Serum
  • AHC Masters Air Rich Sun Stick
  • Abib Glutathiosome CC Sunscreen Toning Tube
  • Cell Fusion C Aquatica Sunscreen 100
  • Dr.G Vita Clear Sun Serum
  • Hera UV Protector Multi-Defense
  • House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid
  • Illiyoon Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream
  • Innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic (Moist Sun) Serum
  • IOPE UV Shield Sun Ampoule
  • IOPE UV Shield Sunstick
  • IOPE UV Shield Sun Protector 1st Anti-Aging Step
  • Laneige Perfect Renew 5D Sun Protector Essence
  • Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
  • Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick
  • SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Silky-Fit Sun Stick
  • Soon Jung Director’s Moisture Sun Cream
  • Sulwhasoo UV Daily Essential Sunscreen
  • Sulwhasoo UV Daily Fluid Sunscreen
  • Torriden Dive-In Moisture Sun Cream
  • Torriden Dive-In Soothing Sun Stick
  • Tocobo Cica Cooling Sun Stick Green

Japanese Sunscreens with BEMT

  • Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk
  • Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel
  • Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Mild Milk
  • Anessa Moisture UV Sunscreen Mild Gel SPF 35
  • Anessa Brightening UV Sunscreen Gel
  • Anessa Day Serum Sun Dual Care
  • Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel
  • Bioré UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion
  • Bioré UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Mist
  • Bioré UV Aqua Rich Aqua Highlight Lotion
  • Bioré UV Aqua Rich Airy Hold Cream
  • Bioré UV Athlizm Protect Mist
  • Bioré UV Perfect Milk
  • Bioré UV Face Milk
  • Missha All Around Safe Block Waterproof Sun Milk
  • Sekkisei UV Defense Essence Milk N
  • Shingmulnara Light Watery Sun Gel
  • The Ginza Veil Protector UV

Spanish Sunscreens with BEMT

  • ISDIN Eryfotona AK-NMSC Fluid
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Gel Cream SPF 50
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Extreme 90 Cream
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector FusionFluid
  • ISDIN Fusion Water Magic SPF 30
  • ISDIN Fusion Water Magic Urban SPF 30
  • ISDIN Fusion Water Magic Repair
  • ISDIN Fusion Water Color Magic Light
  • ISDIN Fusion Water Magic by Alcaraz
  • ISDIN Fotoprotector Transparent Spray
  • ISDIN Pediatrics Transparent Spray
  • ISDIN Facial Sunscreen Mineral Brush

French Sunscreens with BEMT

  • Avène Anti-Pigmentation SPF50+ Fluid (a strong option for melasma)
  • Avène Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50+
  • Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+
  • Bioderma Photoderm Fluide Max SPF 100
  • Ducray Melascreen Protective Anti-Spots Fluid
  • Ducray Melascreen Tinted Protective Anti-Spots Fluid
  • Ducray Melascreen Invisible Protective Anti-Spots Fluid
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil-Control Gel-Cream
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Anti-Dark Spot Fluid
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Air Serum Sunscreen
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir Solar Stick
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVSport Stick Pro-Resistance
  • NUXE Sun Stick Serum SPF50+
  • SVR Fluide Sun Secure
  • SVR Sun Secure Easy Stick
  • SVR Clairial Anti-Brown Spot Cream
  • Uriage Bariésun Silky Lotion
  • Vichy Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily

German Sunscreens with BEMT

  • Eucerin Hydro Protect Ultra-Light Fluid
  • Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Fluid
  • Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Gel
  • Nivea UV Super Water Gel EX
  • Nivea Expert Filler Cellular Daily UV Serum Fluid

Australian Sunscreens with BEMT

  • Hamilton Everyday Face Invisible Coverage
  • Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face Superscreen
  • Ultra Violette Preen Screen Reapplication Mist
  • Ultra Violette Fave Fluid
  • Ultra Violette Queen Screen
  • Ultra Violette Supreme Screen
  • Ultra Violette Vibrant Screen

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.

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