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Brand safety report

Coppertone.

Ingredient safety analysis based on 5 products in our database.

Safety Score

3/10

Products

5

Flagged Ingredients

7

The report

Full breakdown.

Coppertone

Leverkusen, GermanyFounded 1944

Safety Score3/10Poor

Coppertone was developed in 1944 by pharmacist Benjamin Green for the U.S. military to protect soldiers from sun exposure during World War II. The brand went through multiple ownership changes before being acquired by Beiersdorf in 2019 from Bayer. Coppertone is one of the most recognized sunscreen brands in the United States and was historically known for its iconic 'Coppertone Girl' advertising. Many Coppertone sunscreens rely heavily on chemical UV filters including avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, and historically oxybenzone. As consumer awareness of chemical sunscreen absorption has grown, Coppertone has introduced some mineral-based alternatives, but chemical filters remain dominant across most of their product line.

Products Analyzed

Coppertone Sport SPF 503/10

Coppertone Ultra Guard SPF 701/10

Coppertone Pure & Simple SPF 507/10

Coppertone Glow SPF 503/10

Coppertone Kids SPF 701/10

Flagged Ingredients Found

dimethicone(in 5 products)phenoxyethanol(in 5 products)avobenzone(in 4 products)homosalate(in 4 products)bht(in 4 products)synthetic fragrance(in 4 products)oxybenzone(in 2 products)

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Who Owns Coppertone?

Big Corp Subsidiary

Parent Company

Beiersdorf AG(BEI.DE)

Parent Industry

Personal Care & Adhesives

Parent Revenue

Approximately $9.5 billion (2024)

Acquired

2019 for Approximately $550 million

Also Makes

NIVEAEucerinAquaphorLa Prairietesa

Beiersdorf acquired Coppertone from Bayer in 2019 for approximately $550 million. Before Bayer, Coppertone was owned by Merck KGaA, and before that by Schering-Plough.

Corporate ownership does not automatically mean a product is unsafe. It means ingredient and sourcing decisions are influenced by a parent company whose primary business is personal care & adhesives. Consumers deserve to know who profits from their purchases.

The line

Products by Coppertone.

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Coppertone Sport SPF 50

Coppertone Sport SPF 50

Coppertone

Ingredients12

Flagged6

Safety Score3/10

avobenzone homosalate dimethicone

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Ingredients4

Flagged0

Safety Score10/10

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Coppertone Ultra Guard SPF 70

Coppertone Ultra Guard SPF 70

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Ingredients12

Flagged7

Safety Score1/10

avobenzone homosalate oxybenzone

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Ingredients4

Flagged0

Safety Score10/10

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Coppertone Pure & Simple SPF 50

Coppertone Pure & Simple SPF 50

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Ingredients9

Flagged2

Safety Score7/10

dimethicone phenoxyethanol

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Ingredients4

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Safety Score10/10

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Coppertone Glow SPF 50

Coppertone Glow SPF 50

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Ingredients12

Flagged6

Safety Score3/10

avobenzone homosalate dimethicone

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Ingredients4

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Safety Score10/10

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Coppertone Kids SPF 70

Coppertone Kids SPF 70

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Ingredients11

Flagged7

Safety Score1/10

avobenzone homosalate oxybenzone

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Ingredients4

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Safety Score10/10

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Ingredients of concern.

7 different ingredients of concern across Coppertone’s product line. Each links to a full safety analysis.

Oxybenzone

A chemical UV filter found in many sunscreens and SPF-containing cosmetics. It absorbs UVA and UVB radiation but is a known endocrine disruptor, coral reef toxin, and one of the most frequently detected chemicals in human blood and urine.

In 2 of 5 Coppertone products

Hormone Disruptor

Synthetic Fragrance

An umbrella term that can hide hundreds of undisclosed chemicals. Under US law, companies are not required to list individual fragrance components, which may include phthalates, musks, allergens, and sensitizers.

In 4 of 5 Coppertone products

Hormone Disruptor

Homosalate

A chemical UV filter that absorbs UVB radiation. Used in sunscreens and SPF cosmetics, homosalate is an endocrine disruptor that breaks down into more toxic byproducts under UV exposure.

In 4 of 5 Coppertone products

Hormone Disruptor

Avobenzone

One of the few chemical UV filters that provides good UVA protection. However, it is photounstable, breaking down rapidly under UV light and losing effectiveness within 30 minutes unless stabilized by other chemicals.

In 4 of 5 Coppertone products

BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)

A synthetic antioxidant closely related to BHA, used to prevent oxidation in cosmetics and food. Less studied than BHA but shares some endocrine disruption concerns.

In 4 of 5 Coppertone products

Hormone Disruptor

Dimethicone

A silicone-based polymer widely used in cosmetics and skincare for its smoothing, water-repellent properties. Not toxic in itself, but creates a synthetic barrier that can trap impurities, clog pores, and is not biodegradable.

In 5 of 5 Coppertone products

Phenoxyethanol

A glycol ether used as a preservative in cosmetics, often marketed as a 'safer' alternative to parabens. At regulated concentrations (up to 1%), it is generally well tolerated, but higher concentrations can cause irritation and are toxic to infants.

In 5 of 5 Coppertone products

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Questions

Quick answers.

Who owns Coppertone?

Coppertone is owned by Beiersdorf AG, the German personal care company that also owns NIVEA, Eucerin, and Aquaphor. Beiersdorf acquired Coppertone from Bayer in 2019 for approximately $550 million. Before Bayer, Coppertone was owned by Merck KGaA, and before that by Schering-Plough.

Does Coppertone contain oxybenzone?

Coppertone has been reformulating many products to remove oxybenzone in response to environmental concerns and local bans in places like Hawaii and Key West. However, some Coppertone products may still contain oxybenzone, and many products continue to use other chemical UV filters like avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene that also demonstrate systemic absorption.

Does Coppertone offer mineral sunscreen?

Yes, Coppertone has introduced mineral sunscreen options, including their Pure & Simple line, which uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as active ingredients. However, mineral sunscreens represent a small portion of Coppertone's overall product line, and the majority of their products still rely on chemical UV filters as active ingredients.