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Octocrylene

Evidencestrong · Tier 1Irritation riskLowEffective range2–10%In products615

Organic UVB / short-UVA filter that also photostabilises avobenzone. Oil-soluble and water-resistant; a common workhorse filter. Contributes broad-spectrum photoprotection, indirectly benefiting photoaging and pigmentation.

The research

Octocrylene is a sunscreen backed by a large, consistent body of clinical evidence (evidence tier 1 of 4). We are still building the study record for this ingredient. It is typically effective at 2–10% in a formulation.

Products with Octocrylene

In 615 products — most often sunscreens (397), moisturizers (164), serums (47), from $7.11 to $565.00. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Travel Size Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30

Sunscreen

$57.0014.8ml · $3.85/ml

★★★★★4.8(7,042)
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Ideal for

  • GoodDryness
  • LowUneven texture

Not recommended for

Redness & sensitivityAcne & breakoutsAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea

Caution

May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetyl Alcohol and Shea Butter); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)

Travel Size Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 is a sunscreen by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Octocrylene, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.

Product Ingredients (30)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
Octocrylene0.5%GlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlyceryl Stearate SEDimethiconeAvobenzoneOctinoxatePhenoxyethanolButylene GlycolCetyl AlcoholStearic AcidXanthan GumChlorphenesinFragranceDisodium EDTALecithinVitamin EShea ButterCitric AcidWheat Germ OilBenzyl BenzoatePolysorbate 20Dipropylene GlycolCitronellolGeraniolHydroxycitronellalCitrus OilsLimonenePotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate

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Eucerin

Eucerin

Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF50 50ml

Serum

$21.9150ml · $0.44/ml

★★★★★4.7(722)
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Ideal for

  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantDryness
  • LowUneven texture
  • LowRedness & sensitivity

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma

Caution

May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Isopropyl Palmitate)

Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF50 50ml is a hydrating serum by Eucerin. Key ingredients include Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octocrylene.

Product Ingredients (15)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
WaterIsopropyl PalmitateOctocryleneAlcohol DenatAvobenzoneEnsulizoleBemotrizinolOctisalateHomosalateGlycineGlycerinHyaluronic AcidTrisodium EDTADimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin

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Nip + Fab

Nip + Fab

NIP+FAB Hyaluronic Fix Extreme 4 Nourishing Moisturiser SPF50 50ml

Moisturizer

$38.0450ml · $0.76/ml

★★★★★4.7(507)
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Ideal for

  • GoodDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
  • LowUneven texture
  • LowRedness & sensitivity

Caution

May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol and Sorbitan Oleate)

NIP+FAB Hyaluronic Fix Extreme 4 Nourishing Moisturiser SPF50 50ml is a spf moisturiser by Nip + Fab. Key ingredients include Octocrylene, Octisalate, Avobenzone.

Product Ingredients (18)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
OctocryleneOctisalateAvobenzoneGlycerinCoco-Caprylate/CaprateHyaluronic AcidSodium Stearoyl GlutamateVitamin ECetearyl AlcoholSodium BenzoateXanthan GumPotassium SorbateEthylhexylglycerinSodium CitrateSorbitan OleateSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolCitric Acid

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Wella Professionals Care

Wella Professionals Care

Wella Professionals Care Color Motion+ Structure+ Mask with WellaPlex Bonding Agent 150ml

Serum

$29.97150ml · $0.20/ml

★★★★★4.7(2,326)
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Ideal for

  • GoodDryness
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity

Caution

May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Stearyl Alcohol and Cetyl Alcohol); Rosacea (Linalool and Limonene)

Wella Professionals Care Color Motion+ Structure+ Mask with WellaPlex Bonding Agent 150ml is a hydrating serum by Wella Professionals Care. Key ingredients include Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Panthenol.

Product Ingredients (14)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
Stearyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholPanthenolPhenoxyethanolOctocryleneOctinoxateMethylparabenPropylparabenDisodium EDTALinaloolLimoneneGeraniolCitronellolCitric Acid

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Dermalogica

Dermalogica

Dynamic Skin Recovery Moisturizer SPF 50 - 1.7 oz

Sunscreen

$87.0050.3ml · $1.73/ml

★★★★★4.7(4,778)
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Ideal for

  • GoodDryness
  • GoodLoss of firmness
  • RelevantUneven texture
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity

Caution

May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Polysorbate 80 and Polysorbate 60); Rosacea (Citrus Oils, Eucalyptus Oil, Linalool and Limonene)

Dynamic Skin Recovery Moisturizer SPF 50 - 1.7 oz is a sunscreen by Dermalogica. Key ingredients include Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate.

Product Ingredients (36)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
Avobenzone3%Homosalate5%Octisalate3%Octocrylene7%Butylene GlycolDimethiconeC12-15 Alkyl BenzoatePropanediolPolysorbate 80Matrixyl 3000Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCitrus OilsEucalyptus OilVitamin ESqualaneCaprylyl GlycolLecithinUreaCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerinPentylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin1,2-HexanediolPolysorbate 60Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateDecyl GlucosideSodium BenzoateLinaloolEugenolLimoneneCitronellolGeraniolBenzyl BenzoateCitralTitanium Dioxide

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La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Aquagel UV Serum SPF 30 50ml

Sunscreen

$50.6750ml · $1.01/ml

★★★★★4.7(1,606)
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Ideal for

  • StrongDryness
  • GoodRedness & sensitivity
  • GoodFine lines & wrinkles
  • LowUneven texture

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Aquagel UV Serum SPF 30 50ml is a sunscreen by La Roche-Posay. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Octocrylene, Homosalate.

Product Ingredients (18)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
GlycerinOctocryleneHomosalateOctisalateAvobenzoneAlcohol DenatDimethiconePentylene GlycolMexoryl XLEthylhexyl TriazoneAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerCaprylyl GlycolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPanthenolPhenoxyethanolHyaluronic AcidVitamin EXanthan Gum

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La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Age Correct SPF50+ Sun Cream 50ml

Sunscreen

$34.5450ml · $0.69/ml

★★★★★4.6(3,298)
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Ideal for

  • GoodDryness
  • GoodFine lines & wrinkles
  • GoodRedness & sensitivity
  • RelevantDark circles

Caution

May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Stearyl Alcohol and Glyceryl Stearate)

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Age Correct SPF50+ Sun Cream 50ml is a sunscreen by La Roche-Posay. Key ingredients include C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Octocrylene.

Product Ingredients (20)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateGlycerinOctocryleneNiacinamideAvobenzoneDimethiconeEthylhexyl TriazoneSilicaMexoryl SXMexoryl XLPEG-100 StearateStearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateCaprylyl GlycolHyaluronic AcidPhenoxyethanolVitamin ETriethanolamineTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateXanthan Gum

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Elizabeth Arden

Elizabeth Arden

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense Nourishing Fluid SPF 40 50ml

Sunscreen

$33.5350ml · $0.67/ml

★★★★★4.6(700)
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Ideal for

  • RelevantDryness
  • LowUneven texture

Not recommended for

Redness & sensitivity

Caution

May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Polysorbate 60)

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense Nourishing Fluid SPF 40 50ml is a sunscreen by Elizabeth Arden. Key ingredients include Octocrylene, Homosalate, Octisalate.

Product Ingredients (16)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
OctocryleneHomosalateOctisalateGlycerinAvobenzoneC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateBetaineSilica1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolCitric AcidPolysorbate 60Vitamin EXanthan GumPotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate

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Eucerin

Eucerin

Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control SPF50+ 50ml

Serum

$22.8650ml · $0.46/ml

★★★★★4.6(577)
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Ideal for

  • GoodPost-acne marks
  • GoodDark spots & hyperpigmentation
  • RelevantDryness
  • LowUneven texture

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma

Caution

May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol and Glyceryl Stearate); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)

Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control SPF50+ 50ml is a brightening serum by Eucerin. Key ingredients include Water, Alcohol Denat, Avobenzone.

Product Ingredients (23)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
WaterAlcohol DenatAvobenzoneOctisalateEthylhexyl TriazoneBemotrizinolHomosalateOctocryleneC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCetearyl AlcoholEnsulizoleThiamidolGlycerinVitamin EXanthan GumSodium Stearoyl GlutamateGlyceryl StearateCarbomerDimethiconeTrisodium EDTASodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolFragrance

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Eucerin

Eucerin

Eucerin Oil Control Sun Gel-Cream Dry Touch Spf50+

Sunscreen – for brightening, Dryness

$19.0550ml · $0.38/ml

★★★★★4.6(637)
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Ideal for

  • RelevantDryness
  • RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
  • LowUneven texture
  • LowRedness & sensitivity

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma

Caution

May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fluoride)

Eucerin Oil Control Sun Gel-Cream Dry Touch Spf50+ is a sunscreen by Eucerin. Key ingredients include Water, Homosalate, Avobenzone.

Product Ingredients (18)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
WaterHomosalateAvobenzoneOctisalateOctocryleneAlcohol DenatEnsulizoleCyclomethiconeBenzyl AlcoholCetearyl AlcoholGlycerinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractSodium Stearoyl GlutamateXanthan GumPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinTrisodium EDTAFluoride

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Educational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.