Ingredient Layering
Can I Use Mexoryl SX and Avobenzone Together?
Great Together
Mexoryl SX and Avobenzone work great together!
What You Should Know
- •These ingredients complement each other and can be used in the same routine.
- •Apply in order of thinnest to thickest consistency.
- •Both can be used in the same routine step without conflicts.
Recommended Layering Order
Step 1
Mexoryl SX
uv filter
Step 2
Avobenzone
uv filter
General rule: apply thinnest/most active ingredients first, thicker/occlusive ingredients last.
uv filter
L'Oréal's proprietary UVA filter — the one piece of modern filter tech US gets to have (limited).
uv filter
The US-market UVA filter workhorse — and the one with the photostability problem you should know about.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Mexoryl SX and Avobenzone together?
Mexoryl SX and Avobenzone work great together! They can be layered in the same K-beauty routine.
Should I apply Mexoryl SX before or after Avobenzone?
Apply thinnest/most active first. Based on their categories, apply Mexoryl SX first, then follow with the other.
Are there products with both Mexoryl SX and Avobenzone?
We don't currently track any products that combine Mexoryl SX and Avobenzone as key ingredients. Layering two separate products is the typical approach.
Is Mexoryl SX stronger than Avobenzone?
Mexoryl SX has 4/5 clinical evidence; Avobenzone has 4/5. They have similar clinical backing.