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INCI name

ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE

Octinoxate

Light stabilizerUV absorberUV filterreviewed

A UVB filter.

What it is

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (octinoxate) is an organic UV filter that absorbs mainly UVB radiation. It is listed in Annex VI of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Where it is used

Found in sunscreens, SPF moisturisers, foundations and lip products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

It is less photostable than some newer filters, so it is often combined with stabilisers. See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits.

Functions

Light stabilizer
Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
UV absorber
Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.
UV filter
Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

EU regulation

EU · Annex VI, entry 122-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate
Maximum concentration
10%
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

Safety Gate alerts (EU)

2 alerts about dangerous cosmetics in the EU mention this substance. An alert concerns a specific product, usually one that breaks EU rules.

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Scientific opinions (SCCS)

Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.

Products with this ingredient (417)

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