N-Hydroxysuccinimide
What N-Hydroxysuccinimide is & what it does
N-Hydroxysuccinimide is a small synthetic organic compound from the succinimide family. In cosmetic formulas it is typically used in small amounts as a functional or stabilizing ingredient rather than as a primary active. Because it is used at low levels, its role is generally supportive within the overall formulation.
What does N-Hydroxysuccinimide do in skincare?
It is a small synthetic compound typically used in cosmetics at low levels as a functional or stabilizing ingredient rather than a primary active. Its exact role depends on the specific formula it appears in.
Is N-Hydroxysuccinimide natural or synthetic?
It is a synthetic organic compound from the succinimide family. It is manufactured rather than sourced directly from plants or animals.
Is N-Hydroxysuccinimide safe?
As used in cosmetics, it is generally present in small amounts as a supporting ingredient. Specific safety in any product depends on its concentration and the overall formula, so it is best evaluated in the context of the finished product.
Sunscreens with N-Hydroxysuccinimide
We rate 17 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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it Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer With SPF 50
84/100
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it Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil Fee Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer Spf 50+
84/100
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-free Matte Full-coverage Foundation With SPF 40
84/100
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it Cosmetics CC Cream Oil- Free Matte SPF 40
84/100
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-free Matte With SPF 40
84/100
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream With SPF 50+
82/100
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Foundation With SPF 50+
82/100
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it Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer With Spf 50+
82/100
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it Cosmetics It CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+
81/100
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it Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream With SPF 50+
81/100