Disliked
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
UV Protection
UV (Ultraviolet) ray exposure from the sun leads to skin damage; the main types of UV rays are: UV-A and UV-B.
SPF Booster
SPF boosters raise a formula's measured SPF. The common ones are close relatives of chemical filters like octisalate and octocrylene and absorb some UV themselves, but they aren't required to be listed as sunscreen actives.
Explained
This ingredient is a photostabilizer and a chemical UV booster. It is marketed as an alternative to octocrylene.
You'll most likely find it in sunscreens to enhance stability and effectiveness of UV filters, antioxidants, and vitamin A derivatives. According to the manufacturer, this ingredient is better than octocrylene at stabilizing avobenzone.
Due to regulation loopholes, you'll likely see this ingredient in "100% mineral" sunscreens.
See all 282 products with Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Users who like it
17%
Users who avoid it
83%
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
UV Absorber
An agent that absorbs uv rays
UV Filter
An agent that filters out certain uv rays
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Sunscreens
Makeup
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
87035
INCI Name
ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCRYLENE
EC #
-
All Functions
Skin Conditioning
