What skin types is Octocrylene good for?

Octocrylene is suitable for all skin types.

What can you mix with Octocrylene?

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

Is Octocrylene safe to use every day?

Octocrylene can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: ≤10% in EU formulations.

Octocrylene

Octocrylene

Also known as: 2-Ethylhexyl 2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylate

UV filterSunscreen

“A UVB/UVA filter that also stabilises avobenzone in sunscreen formulas.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

≤10%

What it does

Octocrylene is a chemical UV filter that absorbs UVB and short-wave UVA radiation. Importantly, it also acts as a photostabiliser for avobenzone, preventing its degradation in sunlight. It contributes to water resistance in sunscreens and has a good safety profile at cosmetic concentrations.

Benefits

UVB and short UVA protection
Stabilises avobenzone — extends its protective lifespan
Contributes to water resistance

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 ›Titanium Dioxide ›Zinc Oxide ›

Heads up

⚠Some studies suggest potential endocrine disruption at high systemic levels — well below cosmetic use
⚠Can trigger contact allergy in rare cases
⚠Concerns about reef toxicity (some jurisdictions restrict it)

How to use

Apply sunscreen 15–20 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every 2 hours outdoors.

Typical concentration: ≤10% in EU formulations