Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate): K-beauty ingredient guide 에틸헥실메톡시신나메이트
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⚡ Quick answer: For decades the default UVB filter in Asian sunscreens, and still very common in Korean formulas. Market ceilings differ, roughly 7.5 to 10 percent depending on where you are. It is not photostable on its own and gives almost no UVA cover, so what sits beside it in the filter list matters more than the filter itself.
For decades the default UVB filter in Asian sunscreens, and still very common in Korean formulas. Market ceilings differ, roughly 7.5 to 10 percent depending on where you are. It is not photostable on its own and gives almost no UVA cover, so what sits beside it in the filter list matters more than the filter itself.
What Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate) does for your skin
- Strong UVB absorber used across Asian sunscreen formulas
- Oil-soluble, so it suits light emulsion textures
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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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