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
L’Oréal
UVSKI Moyenne 20 SPF
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sana Jardin
Vanilla Nomad Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Vitamino color A·OX
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Weightless Protection SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Kristin Ess
Working Texture Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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