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COSRX
AIRY-LIGHT OIL CONTROL CLEAR SUNSCREEN STICK SPF 50
A sunscreen built around Chemical 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
- Oily skin
- Sensitive skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Turn the dial at the bottom of the container and apply evenly to areas of skin that are frequently exposed to UV rays. *TIP* The stick format makes it easy to carry and reapply anytime, anywhere for convenient sun protection.
Caution
*Cautions* Do not stay too long in the sun, even while using a sunscreen product. Keep babies and young children out of direct sunlight. Over-exposure to the sun is a serious health threat.
What's inside
Ingredients List
15 trigger at least one check · 15 trigger none
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Synthetic Wax
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Sun Protection4
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Candelilla Wax Esters, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Isopropyl Palmitate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Diethylhexyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Bis(2- Ethylhexyl) Ester
Learn more about Diethylhexyl Carbonate →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film Forming
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Learn more about Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer →Synthetic Wax
Abrasive, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling
Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Butyloctyl Salicylate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate →Isopropyl Palmitate
Binding, Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl Palmitate →