A UVB filter permitted in the EU.
What it is
Ethylhexyl salicylate (octisalate) is an organic UV filter that absorbs UVB radiation. It is listed in EU Annex VI with a maximum concentration of 5% and is usually combined with other filters to broaden protection and help dissolve them.
Where it is used
Found in sunscreens and day creams or make-up with SPF.
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.
The presence of a UV filter does not show the SPF; protection depends on the whole formula and testing.
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 202-Ethylhexyl salicylate / Octisalate)
- Maximum concentration
- 5%
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (654)
- Football Season 3-in-1 Hair, Face & Body Wash · Bath & Body Works
- British Rose Shower Gel · The Body Shop
- Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ · The Body Shop
- Skin Defence Hydrating Hand & Body Protector SPF50+ PA++++ · The Body Shop
- Skin Defence Hydrating Body Protector SPF50+ PA++++ · The Body Shop
- Revolution Beauty Rapid Tan Accelerator SPF 20 · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Sunray Blur Daily Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ with Niacinamide · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Sunray Glow Daily Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ with Vitamin C · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Cream SPF30 · Revolution
- FIT ME NUDE · Maybelline
- Lakier Miracle Pure · Max Factor
- FONDOTINTA MIRACLE PURE · Max Factor