OCTOCRYLENE is graded D (High Concern) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under Sephora Clean (Prohibited).
OCTOCRYLENE
Safety grade: D
This UV filter (sunscreen agent) is permitted in EU cosmetics with a maximum concentration limit and usage restrictions under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. To be sold legally in the EU or UK, a product must meet these conditions.
This ingredient absorbs ultraviolet (UV) radiation to help protect skin from sunburn and sun damage.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- Sephora Clean — Prohibited
- EU COSING — Restricted use
Last verified: June 9, 2026
Safer alternatives to OCTOCRYLENE
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE — Grade A**. Mineral UV filter that absorbs and reflects UV radiation to protect skin.
- ZINC OXIDE — Grade A**. Mineral UV filter that absorbs and reflects UV radiation to protect skin.
- ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE — Grade B. Organic UV absorber that protects skin from sunburn and UV damage.
- PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID — Grade B. Organic UV absorber that protects skin from sunburn and UV damage.
- BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE — Grade B. Organic UV absorber that protects skin from sunburn and UV damage.
Other UV Absorber ingredients
- BENZYL SALICYLATE — Grade C**
- ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE — Grade B
- ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE — Grade C
- BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE — Grade B
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A