Ethylhexyl Salicylate vs Zinc Oxide

Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Zinc Oxide are both uv protection ingredients. Ethylhexyl Salicylate is found in 152 products while Zinc Oxide appears in 37, making Ethylhexyl Salicylate the more widely used option.

UV protection

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Octisalate — UVB filter

152 products

UV protection

Zinc Oxide

Mineral UV filter (UVA + UVB)

37 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 Zinc Oxide

Murad

City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50

8.4

CREAM.LY

CREAM MY SKIN (Antioxidant)

8.3

CREAM.LY

CREAM MY SKIN (Normal/Mixed/Oily)

8.3

Some By Mi

Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Sunscreen SPF 50

8.3

CREAM.LY

CREAM MY SKIN (Sensitive)

8.3

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Zinc Oxide?

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

Can I use Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Zinc Oxide 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 Zinc Oxide is found in 37 products in our database.

View Ethylhexyl Salicylate View Zinc Oxide

Some links on this site are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from purchases made through our links, at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep Gracie free and independent.