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Ingredient guide
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.
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Common questions
It stabilises UV filters like avobenzone so the sunscreen maintains its listed protection under sun exposure.
It is widely considered safe and is commonly used to improve sunscreen performance.
It’s added to modern sunscreen blends to help them stay stable and reliable during wear.
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