• Other names:
  • Octyl methoxycinnamate
  • Eusolex 2292
  • Uvinul MC80
  • Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
• FDA Approval: Up to 7.5
• Blocks UVA: No
• Blocks UVB: Yes
• Photo-stable: No

Interactions with Other ingredients:

Photostability can be improved if the following are added: enzacamene, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, oxybenzone, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, titanium dioxide (microfine), zinc oxide (micronized), diethylhexyl 2, 6-naphthalate.

Degrades Avobenzone.

Octinoxate is Oil Soluble.

Safety Concerns:

Laboratory studies indicate Octinoxate has less than 1% skin penetration in humans. When used appropriately in sunscreen formulations, Octinoxate is considered safe. However, some studies indicate octinoxate can have hormone-like activity and is linked with reproductive system, thyroid and behavioral alterations in animal studies. Moderate rates of skin allergy.

Cosdna Rating: 0 for comedogenesis, 0 for irritation

Beautypedia Rating: Best

EWG Rating: 6