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Octocrylene

INCI · Octocrylene

Chemical UV-B and UV-A filter. Can cause contact and photoallergic reactions. Cross-reacts with benzophenones.

Why dermatologists flag it

AAD-listed chemical sunscreen

Names to look for on labels

Octocrylene appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.

Octocrylene2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate

Common product categories

sunscreenmoisturizer with SPF

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