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
bPerfect
Skin Fusion - Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Almay
Skin Perfecting Comfort Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Asda
Sleep & Relax Bath Soak
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Carex
Soap
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Soft Haze Lip Blur-Play Date
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Spray protecteur hydratant 10 faible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
Auchan
Spray solaire Water resistant UVA Kids
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
STAY GLOSSY
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
Rimmel London
Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Palladio
STICK CONCEALERS
Concealer · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Stop Rides Soin Hydratant Anti-rides d’expression Boswelox
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Algenist
Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Eucerin
Sun spray 50+
Lists fragrance, parabens, chemical UV filters
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
sweet cinnamon pumpkin shower gel
Lists fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
R+Co
TELEVISION Perfect Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
R+Co
TELEVISION Perfect Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Sana Jardin
Tiger By Her Side Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Original Source
Tingly Mint & Tea Tree
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Skyn Iceland
Travel Size Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
EltaMD
UV Daily Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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