Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate)
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Summary
Works for
- Sun protection
Irritancy risk
3
HighOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Products with Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
OriginsA Perfect WorldureaAvobenzonecamellia sinensis leaf extract +14 actives
Moisturizing Anti-oxidation
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Temple SpaBE STILLretinyl palmitatepanthenolcaprylic/capric triglyceride +12 actives
Moisturizing
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Naked SundaysPoutScreen™ Lip Sunscreen - Midnight Kiss SPF 50palmitoyl hexapeptide-12caprylic/capric triglyceridecocos nucifera oil +8 actives
Moisturizing Sun protection +1
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LancômeLa Vie Est Belle Body CreamMineral oilbutyrospermum parkii buttercera alba +3 actives
Moisturizing
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DERMALOGYDay-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50beta-glucanbeta-glucanTinosorb S +12 actives
Sun protection Evens skin tone +2
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KoseSuncut Tone Up UV Essence + PA++++ SPF 50Tinosorb Scyclopentasiloxanecyclopentasiloxane +13 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +2
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Sun BumSun Care Original Sunscreen Face Stick SPF 30Avobenzonecera albaOctinoxate +3 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +2
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SensaiCellular Performance Standard Series Emulsion IIIniacinamidepetrolatumacetyl glucosamine +5 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +2
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UltraceuticalsLimited Edition | Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser Hydrating SPF 50niacinamidepanthenolOctinoxate +6 actives
Sun protection Moisturizing +3
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Elizabeth ArdenPREVAGE Multi-Restorative Day Cream Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30Mineral oillactic acidretinyl linoleate +18 actives
Sun protection Moisturizing +3
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