Ingredient Layering
Can I Use Mexoryl SX and Octocrylene Together?
Great Together
Mexoryl SX and Octocrylene 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
Octocrylene
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 photostabilizer doing 90% of the invisible work in your US sunscreen — and the one with a slightly awkward aging problem.
More Layering Combos
What pairs with Mexoryl SX?
What pairs with Octocrylene?
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Mexoryl SX and Octocrylene together?
Mexoryl SX and Octocrylene work great together! They can be layered in the same K-beauty routine.
Should I apply Mexoryl SX before or after Octocrylene?
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 Octocrylene?
We don't currently track any products that combine Mexoryl SX and Octocrylene as key ingredients. Layering two separate products is the typical approach.
Is Mexoryl SX stronger than Octocrylene?
Mexoryl SX has 4/5 clinical evidence; Octocrylene has 4/5. They have similar clinical backing.