COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
SPF 50+ · PA+++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Alcohol + fragrance + octinoxate is a poor sensitivity stack; PEG-100 stearate and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate drag health-safety down despite some BEMT.
◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum.
Where to buy it
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57.9
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1404 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol + fragrance + octinoxate is a poor sensitivity stack; PEG-100 stearate and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate drag health-safety down despite some BEMT.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?
Older-generation hybrid leaning on octinoxate, amiloxate, and PBSA with BEMT and a touch of TiO2. Aloe extract and dipotassium glycyrrhizate soothe, but denatured alcohol and added fragrance push it well outside sensitive-skin territory.
Pros
- BEMT adds modern broad-spectrum UVA coverage
- Aloe extract and dipotassium glycyrrhizate calm
- Lightweight cream texture with dimethicone slip
- Tocopheryl acetate provides antioxidant support
Cons
- Octinoxate and amiloxate are older, EU-restricted cinnamates
- Contains both added fragrance and denatured alcohol
- PBSA limits use as a daily face SPF for some
- Lowest sensitivity-safety score in the COSRX lineup
Who it's for: Best for shoppers prioritizing a budget Korean cream finish over filter modernity and willing to tolerate fragrance and alcohol.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 35 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Propylene Glycol·Cyclopentasiloxane· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA ·Dicaprylyl Carbonate· Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate Amiloxate ·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Dimethicone·Glyceryl Stearate·Butylene Glycol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·C14-22 Alcohols·Polymethyl Methacrylate·Cetearyl Alcohol·Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Tocopheryl Acetate·Peg-100 Stearate·Silica·C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid·Caprylyl Glycol·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Carbomer·Xanthan Gum·Triethanolamine Sodium Hydroxide (pending review)· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Phenoxyethanol·Disodium Edta
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
06 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
11 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
32 Triethanolamine Sodium Hydroxide Pending review
33 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.