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
Garnier
Color Shield Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Color-Vive Soin démêlant instantané Cheveux colorés ou mêchés
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Deliplus
Crema solar
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Deliplus
crema solar facial
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème de jour anti-âge Gold (Or 1%)
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
Shiseido
Crème ultra-hydratante invisible Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Yves Rocher
Cuir Vetiver
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Moroccanoil
Curl Enhancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Diesel Only The Brave Pour Homme - Eau de Toilette 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dior
Dior Homme Sport - Eau de Toilette
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Not Your Mother’s
Dry Finish Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Cleopatra
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Colette
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Eau de Parfum Dean Street
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Giulietta
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Eau de Parfum Melrose Place
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Eau de Parfum North Bondi
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Eau de Parfum Rue St Honoré
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Simone
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Stella
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Billie Eilish Fragrances
Eilish Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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