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
Billie Eilish Fragrances
Eilish Intense Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Elsene Color-Vive Miracle Instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Elseve Color-Vive Shampooing soin (format XXL)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvital Soin Defense Schützendes Sommer-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Extreme Control Anti-Humidity Aerosol Hair Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Bliss
Fab Foaming 2-in-1 Gel Facial Cleanser & Exfoliator
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Calypso
facial protection
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Christian Dior
Fahrenheit
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Florence Eau de Parfum - Bergamot. Pear. Gardenia.
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Flowerbomb
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Original Source
fresh water mint and guarana
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Dry Texturizing Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Shampoo + Dry Texturizing Spray
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Palladio
FULL-COVERAGE CONCEALER
Concealer · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
gingham fragrance mist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Skyn Iceland
Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Hair & Body Fragrance Mist Ibiza
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Hair & Body Fragrance Mist Melrose Place
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Hair & Body Fragrance Mist Santorini
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Hair Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Huile solaire peau satinée toucher sec
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
PANTENE
Hydration sos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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