Allergen & irritant analysis
14 flaggedThis sunscreen from COSRX lists 45 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 12 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 10 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, geraniol, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl benzoateKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
- AlcoholKnown sensitizer/irritant
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
45INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, glycerin, propylene glycol, cyclopentasiloxane, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, dicaprylyl carbonate, isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, potassium cetyl phosphate, alcohol, dimethicone, butylene glycol, glyceryl stearate, titanium dioxide, c14-22 alcohols, polymethyl methacrylate, cetearyl alcohol, peg-100 stearate, triethanolamine, silica, sodium hydroxide, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, aluminum hydroxide, stearic acid, parfum, caprylyl glycol, phenoxyethanol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, aloe arborescens leaf extract, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, carbomer, xanthan gum, limonene, tocopheryl acetate, disodium edta, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, benzyl salicylate, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, benzyl benzoate, citral
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 10 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, benzyl benzoate, citral, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++'s listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains 12 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ against your own profile.

