Octocrylene: effective % & pH 옥토크릴렌
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⚡ Quick answer: Octocrylene: effective concentration up to 10% in Korea, the EU and the US, optimal pH typically 5.0–7.0 in the finished emulsion, evidence Strong. You want it in a formula containing avobenzone. On its own it is unremarkable.
How much Octocrylene actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.
| Effective % | up to 10% in Korea, the EU and the US |
|---|---|
| Optimal pH | typically 5.0–7.0 in the finished emulsion |
| Evidence | Strong |
| Onset | immediate (on application) |
What the % on the label really means
You want it in a formula containing avobenzone. On its own it is unremarkable.
⚠️ Ceiling: At the top of its range it is noticeably oily and heavy, which is why elegant formulas use it as support rather than as the main filter.
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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
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