Octinoxate

Octinoxate provides enhanced solar protection factor while accumulating gently in the outer skin layer without disrupting beneficial surface microorganisms. It suits dry skin and oily skin best, and it comes in sunscreens. It layers easily into your daily routine.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008
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Popular octinoxate products
- Biore UV Aqua Rich
- Ambi Skincare Fade Cream
- Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula
- Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
- Pond's Clarant B3
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Pond's
Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream
CA$10.48
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Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50
CA$126.00
- Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV
Octinoxate sunscreens
- Biore UV Aqua Rich
- Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula
- Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
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Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50
CA$126.00
- Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV
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Jack Black
Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20
CA$60.00
- EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
- Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk
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Biore
Aqua Rich
CA$16.97
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Olay
Complete All Day Moisturizer SPF 15
CA$11.46
- SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Gel
- COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
What reviewers say about popular octinoxate products
The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular octinoxate product on Lovi.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Lightweight & watery ★4.6 · 400+ reviews
Ambi Skincare Fade Cream Ineffective new formula ★3.6 · 900+ reviews
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Deeply moisturizes skin ★4.8 · 15.0k+ reviews
- Improves skin texture
- Pleasant cocoa scent
- “leaves skin visibly smooth and moisturized”
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Lightweight texture ★4.7 · 200+ reviews
Pond's Clarant B3 Affordable and long-lasting ★4.5 · 8.5k+ reviews
- Highly moisturizing
- Absorbs quickly
- “Very worth the price and useful.”
Pond's Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream Deeply moisturizing ★4.6 · 5.1k+ reviews
- Lightweight texture
- Great value
- “moisturize like nothing I've used”
Other octinoxate products
- Ambi Skincare Fade Cream
- Pond's Clarant B3
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Pond's
Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream
CA$10.48
- Sisley Paris All Day All Year
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SKIN AQUA
Tone Up UV Essence
CA$31.00
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Dr. Jart+
BB
CA$67.00
Octinoxate for dry skin
- Dr Sebagh Sun & City Protection SPF 50+
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Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50
CA$126.00
- EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
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Paula's Choice
Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50
CA$55.00
- Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50
- SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Gel
- Rodial SPF 50 Drops
- Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV
- Sisley Paris All Day All Year
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Laneige
Watery Sun Cream
CA$40.50
- COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
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Pond's
Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream
CA$10.48
Octinoxate for oily skin
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Shiseido
Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42
CA$50.00
- SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Gel
- Pond's Clarant B3
- Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
- Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel
- Jack Black Oil-Free Sun Guard SPF 45
- Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV
- EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
- Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk
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SKIN AQUA
Tone Up UV Essence
CA$31.00
- NIVEA UV Deep Protect & Care Gel
- Dr Sebagh Sun & City Protection SPF 50+
Octinoxate for combination skin
- SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Gel
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SKIN AQUA
Tone Up UV Essence
CA$31.00
- Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
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Shiseido
Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42
CA$50.00
- Jack Black Oil-Free Sun Guard SPF 45
- Dr Sebagh Sun & City Protection SPF 50+
- EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
- EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50
- Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen
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Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50
CA$126.00
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Paula's Choice
Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50
CA$55.00
- Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel
Octinoxate for sensitive skin
- Dr Sebagh Sun & City Protection SPF 50+
- Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
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Shiseido
Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42
CA$50.00
- Hera Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk
- Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel
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Clé de Peau Beauté
UV Protective Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
CA$190.00
- Rodial SPF 50 Drops
- EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
- SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Gel
- COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
- Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50
- Clinique Super City Block Ultra Protection SPF 40
Octinoxate for acne-prone skin
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Shiseido
Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42
CA$50.00
- Hera Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk
- Jack Black Oil-Free Sun Guard SPF 45
- SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Gel
- Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
- Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50
- Pond's Clarant B3
- Rodial SPF 50 Drops
- EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
- Dr Sebagh Sun & City Protection SPF 50+
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Jack Black
Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20
CA$60.00
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SKIN AQUA
Tone Up UV Essence
CA$31.00
Questions and answers
What does octinoxate do for the skin?
Octinoxate provides sun protection by absorbing ultraviolet rays, and it may help improve melasma when combined with other depigmenting ingredients.
How do you use octinoxate?
Octinoxate is a sunscreen filter used to protect skin from UV rays. It is often included in daily sunscreens and multi-ingredient formulas to help defend against sun exposure.
Should you use octinoxate in the morning or at night?
You should use octinoxate in the morning because it provides solar photoprotection.
Can you use octinoxate every day?
Yes, you can use octinoxate every day as a UV filter in sunscreens and sun protection products. It helps protect your skin from ultraviolet rays and may be combined with ingredients like phytic acid and glycolic acid in depigmenting treatments.
Does octinoxate cause purging or irritation?
Octinoxate is unlikely to cause irritation or adverse reactions, as seen when it is used in topical depigmenting treatments or sunscreen formulations.
Which skin types is octinoxate best for?
Octinoxate is great for all skin types, including dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin. For dry skin, Lovi gives a Superior fit to Dr Sebagh Sun & City Protection SPF 50+. For oily skin, Lovi gives a Superior fit to Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42 and SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Gel.
Research on octinoxate
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