Ethylhexyl salicylate
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|In 386 skincare routines
Also known as: Octisalate
Summary
Works for
- Sun protection
Irritancy risk
1
LowOctisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
Products with Ethylhexyl salicylate
Derma: BEveryday Sun Block SPF 50madecassosideAvobenzonedimethicone +3 actives
Sun protection Moisturizing +3
Fragrance
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Paula's choiceOil Control Lotion SPF 30niacinamideretinyl palmitatedimethicone +4 actives
Moisturizing Anti-blemish +3
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SonreiBeyond Balm Hydrating + Growth Factor Lip Balm Sunscreen | Sonrei SPF 35Agran oilbeta-sitosterolAvobenzone +12 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +2
Fragrance
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Sonrei SkinSea Clearly Clear Face Sunscreen + Growth Factor | Award-Winning by Sonrei SPF 35Avobenzonebutyloctyl salicylatecamellia oleifera seed oil +7 actives
Anti-aging Sun protection +2
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FOTOPROTECTORProtector Labial SPF 50lanolincera microcristallinaUvinul A Plus +5 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +1
Fragrance
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Bondi SandsSunny Cream Body Lotion SPF 60Avobenzonecera albacyclopentasiloxane +2 actives
Sun protection Evens skin tone +2
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BondiSandsUSAFace Everyday Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50Avobenzonehomosalateoctocrylene
Sun protection Anti-aging +1
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ISDINProtector Labial LSF 30Mineral oilpanthenolUvinul A Plus +6 actives
Moisturizing
Fragrance
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Supergoop!PLAY Date Pool Sport SPF KitpanthenolAvobenzonebutyloctyl salicylate +16 actives
Moisturizing
Alcohol
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innisfreeDaily UV Defense Sunscreen Stick + SPF 50Avobenzonebutyloctyl salicylatecamellia sinensis leaf extract +6 actives
Sun protection Evens skin tone +2
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