Ethylhexyl Salicylate vs Homosalate

Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Homosalate are both uv protection ingredients. Ethylhexyl Salicylate is found in 152 products while Homosalate appears in 41, making Ethylhexyl Salicylate the more widely used option.

UV protection

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Octisalate — UVB filter

152 products

UV protection

Homosalate

Chemical UVB filter

41 products

Top products with Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Biocura

Anti-âge Soin de jour Q10 Active

8.3

cerave

cerave créme hydratante visage

Crema viso anti-age

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+

8.2

BIODERMA

Cicabio spf 50+

8.0

Top products with Homosalate

henkel

Lift + Super Correcteur Soin de Jour SPF 15 anti-Rides Correcteur

8.3

Isntree

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+

8.2

BIODERMA

Cicabio spf 50+

8.0

SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++

7.5

Innisfree

Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36

7.3

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Homosalate?

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is categorised as "UV protection" while Homosalate is categorised as "UV protection". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.

Can I use Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Homosalate together?

In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.

Which is more common in skincare products?

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is found in 152 products, while Homosalate is found in 41 products in our database.

View Ethylhexyl Salicylate View Homosalate

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