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Amiloxate
Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate · Isoamyl MethoxycinnamateSPF filter
A UVB sunscreen filter related to octinoxate, with little published research of its own.
What it does
It’s a cinnamate that mainly covers UVB, the rays behind sunburn, so sunscreens pair it with filters that cover UVA.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as a UV filter (filters UV rays) and a light stabilizer (protects the product from light).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
The evidence, graded
expert consensusEU Regulation 1223/2009 lists isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate (amiloxate) in Annex VI, the UV filters allowed in cosmetic products. Entry 14 sets a maximum of 10% in the ready-for-use preparation.EU 2026 · Official Journal of the European Union (consolidated version, EUR-Lex) ↗
Graded per the methodology: strong · moderate · emerging · expert consensus. A weak source on a strong claim gets the weaker label.
Also known as
isopentyl methoxycinnamate
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