Octocrylene
Octocrylene is a UV filter — chemical UV filter and stabiliser. It's found in 127 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Chemical UV filter and stabiliser
Who it's best for
Everyone — daily UV protection is essential.
- All skin types and tones, every single day (yes, even cloudy days)
- Anyone using actives like retinoids or AHAs that increase sun sensitivity
- Those concerned about premature ageing or hyperpigmentation
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Works on your skin(active)
127 products
UV protection
Best products with Octocrylene
SPF products
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All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
Lift + Super Correcteur Soin de Jour SPF 15 anti-Rides Correcteur
Resilience Multi-Effect Tri-Peptide Face and Neck Creme
Crème anti-âge jour et nuit 4 en 1
Madecassoside Moisture Sun Serum Blemish Repair
Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF50+
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream Anti Age 50ml
Cosmia crème de jour anti rides au collageneer®
Bright Booster UV Barrier Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
DAILY ESSENTIALS LIGHT MOISTURISING DAY CREAM
Hawaiian Tropic Baby
AcneSol SPF50+ comfort sunscreen
Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36
Nutricentials, day dream protective cream
Effaclar DUO (+) SPF 30
Skin Boost PDRN Sun Serum
NIVEA CREME DARK SPOT REDUCTION
Super Multi-Corrective Cream
Active Age Soin anti-rides DNAge
Sun Project Water Sun Gel SPF50+ PA+++
Frequently asked questions
What does Octocrylene do in skincare?
Chemical UV filter and stabiliser
Is Octocrylene safe for sensitive skin?
Octocrylene is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Octocrylene?
127 products in our database contain Octocrylene. The highest-rated is Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ scoring 8.4/9.8.
Can I use Octocrylene every day?
Daily use is not just safe — it's recommended. Apply every morning and reapply every two hours during extended sun exposure.