OCTOCRYLENE
OCTOCRYLENE
Octocrylene is a synthetic ingredient that serves two roles in cosmetic formulations: it acts as a UV filter and as a fragrance ingredient. It is commonly used in sunscreen products and cosmetic skincare.
PerfumingUV filterRestricted useSuspected CMREndocrine disruptor (suspected)Subject to controversy
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
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé sous conditions |
| ECHA — plan d’action continu communautaire (CoRAP) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMT | Reprotoxique — suspecté |
| Endocrine Disruptor Lists (autorités UE, edlists.org) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMT | Perturbateur endocrinien — suspecté |
| 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 GMT | Authorised UV filter (Annex VI) — max a) 9% b) 10% Footnote (*3): Benzophenone as an impurity and/or degradation product of Octocrylene shall be kept at trace level. in a) Propellant spray products b) Other products |
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Products
Products containing it
AveneCrème Solaire Haute Protection Spf30, 50ml
RocMulti Correxion Unifier + Lifter Hydratant Quotidien Spf30, 50ml
NeutrogenaCollagen Bank Crème Hydratante SPF30 Tous Types de Peaux, 30ml
ISDINFotoprotector Pediatrics Fusion Water SPF50, 50ml
RocSoleil-Protect Fluide Unificateur Teinté Anti-Taches Brunes SPF50, 50ml
VichyCapital Soleil Lait multi-protection SPF30, 200ml
EucerinHyaluron-Filler+ Elasticity Sérum 3D, 30ml
VichyLiftactiv Supreme H.A Soin Correcteur Anti-Rides Et Fermeté Peau Sensible Spf30, 50ml
BiodermaPhotoderm Aquafluide Spf50+ Teinté Doré, 40ml
BiodermaPhotoderm Aquafluide Sun Active Défense Spf50+, 40ml
BiodermaPigmentbio Soin De Jour Éclaircissant, 40ml
RocRetinol Correxion Hydratant Quotidien Correction Rides Spf30, 30ml
Statistics
In Lou’s database
25
products listed
| Most frequent categories | Sun protection · Anti-aging · Hydration · Sun care · Face |
| Most frequent brands | Eucerin · Roc · Uriage · Bioderma · Neutrogena |
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