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COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+/ PA+++
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 16.00 · 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
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Apply a generous amount on over face 30 minutes before sun exposure.Reapply throughout the day as needed, especially during prolonged sun exposure.
What's inside
Ingredients List
23 trigger at least one check · 22 trigger none
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate
Sun Protection5
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation12
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema11
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea10
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate →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 →Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid →Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Hair Conditioning, Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate is the ester of isoamyl alcohol and p-methoxycinnamic acid. It conforms generally to the formula:
Learn more about Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate →Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl Phosphate →
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