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COSRX
AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream
A spot treatment built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 23.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Acne & blemishes
How to use
Squeeze the tube to use. Apply an appropriate amount to the affected.
What's inside
Ingredients List
9 trigger at least one check · 15 trigger none
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Calamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Zinc Oxide
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Asiaticoside, Calamine, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Zinc Oxide
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Ingredients Explained
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
Fragrance
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive, Solvent
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Zinc Oxide
Antimicrobial, Bulking, Colorant, Light Stabilizer, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Zinc Oxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Dimethyl sulphone
Learn more about Dimethyl Sulfone →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Polysorbate 60
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60 →Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Elaeis Guineensis Oil →