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 22, 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
Cosmia
Lotion apres-rasage activ
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Moroccanoil
Lumière du Jour Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Pixi
MatteLast Liquid Lip
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Lip Plumper
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
MAC
Mineralize Blush - Baked Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Dior
Miss Dior
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Deliplus
Monogotas coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Palmolive
Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Nature Bois de cèdre et Citron vert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
AcM
NC35 Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Nourishing Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sana Jardin
Nubian Musk Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
OGX
Orchid oil conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
Pflegende Sonnenmilch - LSF 50+ Sehr Hoch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters
Rimmel London
POUDRE MATIFIANTE Stay Matte Pressed Powder Transparent 001
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Pout Pillow Cushion Lip Gloss-K.O.
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Vaseline
Pretty as a Peach
Lists fragrance, retinoid, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Boots
Q10 day cream
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sana Jardin
Sandalwood Temple Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Sana Jardin
Savage Jasmine Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Lancer
Sheer Fluid Sun Shield SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Si
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Skin Active Biphase Micellaire Tout en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
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