Octinoxate

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Filters UV light.

In the Chemical UV filters group

What it is

A lab-made sunscreen filter. One of the chemical UV filters, a group of lab-made sunscreen ingredients.

A UV filter that absorbs UVB light so less of it reaches the skin.

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What it does in a formula

Filters UV lightOfficial EU function: UV filter

Shields the formula from lightOfficial EU function: UV absorber

Why some people watch for it

Chemical UV filters

Some people prefer mineral sunscreens and avoid organic filters, for example because of sensitive skin or eyes or a preference for mineral-only formulas.

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What official sources say

Restricted in certain uses · Cosmetics, EU

Allowed as a UV filter in EU cosmetics up to 10% (Annex VI).

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex VI: list of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products (CosIng), retrieved 2026-10-09

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