Ingredient guide
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
ethylhexyl methoxycrylene
In short
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene is a photostabiliser that helps other UV filters stay effective longer. It doesn’t filter UV itself but keeps sunscreens more stable in sunlight.
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Works for
Barrier
Best used
Morning
What it is
Photostabiliser preventing avobenzone degradation; does not absorb UV itself but extends SPF stability by triplet-state quenching.
When to use it
Mornings suit it best.
Where it sits
Serums sit after toner and before moisturiser. Thinnest to thickest, water before oil.
- Cleanse
- Tone
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
- Moisturise
- SPF
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What does Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene do?
It stabilises UV filters like avobenzone so the sunscreen maintains its listed protection under sun exposure.
Is it safe for skin?
It is widely considered safe and is commonly used to improve sunscreen performance.
How is it used in formulas?
It’s added to modern sunscreen blends to help them stay stable and reliable during wear.
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