Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
ETH
8/10
Concern level
High concern
An oil-soluble UVB filter also known as octisalate. It is used to boost UVB protection in sunscreens and often functions as a solvent/emollient in the oil phase.
Pore-clogging
Low
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
UV ProtectionImproves Texture
Chemical Properties
Molecular Weight
250.33 g/mol pH Range
4.00 - 8.00Typical Concentration
1.00% - 10.00%CAS Number: 118-60-5
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin7/10
oily skin6/10
sensitive skin5/10
acne prone6/10
mature skin7/10
normal skin7/10
Interactions
incompatible with: Salicylate-sensitive users, Strongly alkaline processing, Eye-area formulations without sting testing
Risks & Warnings
Can irritate very sensitive skin in some formulas and does not provide UVA protection on its own. As with all sunscreen filters, eye area sting is possible depending on the full formula.
Vegan Cruelty-Free
Found In Products
Beauty of Joseon
Dayscreen 2-in-1 SPF 30 Moisturizer with Green Tea-HA + Ceramides
Youth To The People
Youthscreen™ Daily Hydration + Pollution Defense Invisible Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 60
EADEM
Sunsuede SPF 50+ Lightweight Sunscreen & Blurring Primer Stick
The Ordinary
UV Filters SPF 45 Serum Sunscreen PA++++
The Ordinary
The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum Sunscreen for Face, Lightweight Hydrating Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen, UVA/UVB Protection, Non-Comedogenic, No White Cast, 2 Fl Oz
belif
Aqua Bomb Korean Glow Sunstick SPF 50+
First Aid Beauty