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
Sana Jardin
Incense Water Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Not Your Mother’s
Instant De-Frizz Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Aussie
INSTANT FREEZE HAIRSPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Aussie
INSTANT VOLUME HAIR SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Clear
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Matte
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Original
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Dior
J’adore
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’occitane
Jasmin & bergamote - douche parfumée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Suave
Keratin Infusion Color Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Suave
Keratin Infusion Color Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Vaseline
Kiss of Petals
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
L’huile merveilleuse aux huiles d’argan et de camelia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
Labello Hydro Care 5,5ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Lèvres
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
MAC
Lip Conditioner - Hydrating Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
ChapStick
Lip Moisture Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
ChapStick
Lip Moisture Variety Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Aquaphor
Lip Protectant + SPF (Dual Pack)
Lip · Lists chemical UV filters
Aquaphor
Lip Protectant + SPF 30
Lip · Lists chemical UV filters
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