Octocrylene
Octocrylene is an uv filter and uv absorber ingredient. It’s in 189 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen, lip and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Chemical sunscreen filters.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A chemical UV filter that absorbs UVB and some UVA light in sunscreens.
What it does
Contains Octocrylene: uv-absorber
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Octocrylene: uv-filter
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35585, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as octocrilene.
Products that contain Octocrylene
Nivea
NIVEA Q10 3-in-1 Anti-Age Handcrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea q10 plus anti rides
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Medicube
No Cast Just Glow Collagen Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Differin
Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Original SPF 15 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Roll-On Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Paper Tube SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Medicube
PDRN Hydrating UV Sun Serum
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
Pflegende Sonnenmilch - LSF 50+ Sehr Hoch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters
Supergoop
Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower Extract
Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Prisma Protect SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Bronze
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Beiesdorf
Protect & Bronze 30 haute
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
Protect & hydrate 50+
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Beiesdorf
Protect & refresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
Protect & Sensitive 50
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Protection 50 Sport SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Protetor Solar Facial Neutrogena Sun Fresh FPS30 40g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
nivea
Protetor Solar Facial Nivea Sun Toque Seco Antissinais FPS 60 50ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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