Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an uv filter and uv absorber ingredient. It’s in 173 products on Poliage, most often fragrance, lip and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Chemical sunscreen filters.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Octinoxate, a chemical UV filter that absorbs UVB light in sunscreens.
What it does
Contains Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: uv-absorber
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: uv-filter
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33886, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as octinoxate and octyl methoxycinnamate.
Products that contain Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Erborian
BB crème au ginseng korean formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Erborian
BB Eye
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Shiseido
Benefiance NutriPerfect Crème de Jour SPF15 Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sana Jardin
Berber Blonde Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Bio-Hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Braids conditioning spray
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut a/r 100 oceans
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut a/r 100 original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Brut a/shave 100ml musc
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut attr tot as 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut attr tot edt 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut Eau De Toilette Oceans 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut edt 100ml original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut musk edt 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Carex
Cared Forest Fruits Hand Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Shampoo + Superseed Oil Complex
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sana Jardin
Celestial Patchouli Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Original Source
Cherry & Almond Milk
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Three Wishes Productions
CHRISTINA AGUILERA No. 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
bPerfect
Chroma Cover Luminous Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Adidas
Climacool
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Adidas
Climacool body hair face
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Color Shield Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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