Riboflavin
What Riboflavin is & what it does
Vitamin B2, used as a conditioning vitamin and natural yellow colorant. It supports skin conditioning and adds a subtle tint.
Is Riboflavin safe?
Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is widely used in foods and cosmetics and is generally considered safe at the levels used in skincare. It is a water-soluble vitamin with a long history of use. As with any ingredient, those with very reactive skin can patch test a new product first.
What does Riboflavin do in skincare?
In skincare, Riboflavin is used as a skin-conditioning ingredient and is sometimes included for its antioxidant-leaning reputation. It is a naturally yellow vitamin, so it can also contribute a subtle color to a formula. Its overall effect depends on the concentration and the rest of the product.
Is Riboflavin natural or synthetic?
Riboflavin can be sourced both ways: it occurs naturally in many foods, and the cosmetic-grade material is often produced through controlled fermentation or synthesis for purity and consistency. Either way, the molecule is identical to the vitamin found in nature. The label rarely specifies the production method.
Sunscreens with Riboflavin
We rate 19 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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AHC Masters Cream To Sun Sherbet SPF50+ Pa++++
93/100
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9tails Exo-hydro SPF 50
89/100
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Rougj + Crema Solare Alta Protezione SPF 30
89/100
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Rougj + Two-phase Sun Lotion Medium Protection With Tanning Activator SPF 15
83/100
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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
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Shiseido Urban Environment Mineral Clear Sunscreen SPF 50+
80/100
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it Cosmetics Anti-Aging Armour
80/100
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Filorga Laboratories UV-Defence Spf 50 Anti-aging Anti-Brown Spot Sun Care Cream
80/100