HOMOSALATE

HOMOSALATE

INCI HOMOSALATEEC number 204-260-8Role Perfuming

Homosalate is a chemical synthetic ingredient. It plays two roles in cosmetic formulations: it acts as a UV filter and as a fragrance.

PerfumingUV filterRestricted useEndocrine disruptor (suspected)
Ingredient

Roles & functions

Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.

UV filter — Filters part of the UV radiation.

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé sous conditions
Endocrine Disruptor Lists (autorités UE, edlists.org) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMTPerturbateur endocrinien — suspecté
CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008)No CMR classification
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
European Commission — Annex VI (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMTAuthorised UV filter (Annex VI) — max 7,34 % in Face products with the exception of propellent spray products — From 1 January 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 July 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.

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Products

Products containing it

Statistics

In Lou’s database

33
products listed
Most frequent categoriesSun protection · Sun care · Anti-aging · Hydration · Complexion
Most frequent brandsEsthederm · Bioderma · Eucerin · Erborian · Neutrogena
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