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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

INCI Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVB Filter Active Ingredients

What it is & what it does

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate) is primarily a UVB filter.
It helps protect against sunburn-causing UVB radiation and contributes to SPF. It does not provide strong UVA1 protection by itself, so it is usually paired with complementary filters.

Usage & cautions

Information approach Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.