What skin types is Octisalate good for?

Octisalate is suitable for all skin types.

What can you mix with Octisalate?

Octisalate works well with Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Octisalate safe to use every day?

Octisalate can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: ≤5% in EU; ≤5% US OTC.

Octisalate

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Also known as: Ethylhexyl Salicylate · Octyl Salicylate · 2-Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV filterSunscreen

“A UVB-only filter commonly used to boost SPF and improve texture.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

≤5%

What it does

Octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate) is a chemical UVB filter widely used in sunscreens. It provides moderate UVB protection and is mainly used in combination with other filters to boost the overall SPF value. It also helps improve the skin feel of formulations and is considered one of the safer chemical filters with low sensitisation potential.

Benefits

UVB protection
Improves the texture and feel of sunscreen formulations
Low sensitisation potential — well-tolerated

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

After cleansing, before moisturiser

Good for

All skin

Works well with

Avobenzone ›Octocrylene ›Zinc Oxide ›Titanium Dioxide ›

Heads up

⚠UVB only — must be combined with a UVA filter for full-spectrum protection

How to use

Apply sunscreen generously 15–20 minutes before sun exposure.

Typical concentration: ≤5% in EU; ≤5% US OTC