octinoxate is the same chemical as "Octyl Methocinnamate" and "ethylhexl methocinnamate" it is chemical sunscreen filter (there are mineral - like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide - filters and chemical filters like octinoxate) mineral filters are thought to be "better" or potentially less toxic, but make a less appealing sunscreen in terms of consistency, so often they are used in combination
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