Ingredient · dataset v56
Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
An antioxidant/photostabilizer (owner correction 2026-10-11, not a UV filter): the only fatty part is the C8 ethylhexyl alcohol and the malonate acid part is not fatty. Round-2 2b, approved.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Antioxidant
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: An antioxidant/photostabilizer (owner correction 2026-10-11, not a UV filter): the only fatty part is the C8 ethylhexyl alcohol and the malonate acid part is not fatty. Round-2 2b, approved.
Does Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate feed Malassezia?
No known link: Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.