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CoreTex Sun X SPF 30 Thin

Labeler: CoreTex Products

SPF 30 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 September 2026

Quick facts

Does CoreTex Sun X SPF 30 Thin list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Parfum. Fragrance components not disclosed: the label declares a fragrance blend without naming its individual components.

What are the active ingredients in CoreTex Sun X SPF 30 Thin?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Avobenzone 1.0% Homosalate 5.0% Octinoxate 7.5% Octisalate 5.0% Oxybenzone 6.0%

Is CoreTex Sun X SPF 30 Thin mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octinoxate, Octisalate, and Oxybenzone.

Does CoreTex Sun X SPF 30 Thin contain oxybenzone?

Yes. Oxybenzone is listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation.

Each answer restates the ingredient list stored for this record. It does not predict whether your skin will react.

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, butylparaben, calendula officinalis flower extract, carbomer, chamomile recutita (matricaria) extract, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, dimethicone, dimethyl capramide, ethylparaben, fragrance (parfum), glyceryl stearate, isobutylparaben, methylparaben, nasturtium officinale (watercress) extract, peg-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, propylparaben, symphytum officinale (comfrey) leaf extract, tetrasodium EDTA, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, triethanolamine, water

29 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Avobenzone

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

  • Homosalate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also adds scent to the product.

  • Octinoxate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up when exposed to sunlight. You'll often see it listed as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.

  • Octisalate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

  • Oxybenzone

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Restricted in the EU

    Oxybenzone is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it often appears as Benzophenone-3.

  • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A large chain-like molecule that stabilizes emulsions, keeping the oil and water parts mixed. It also forms a thin film on the surface and adjusts the thickness of the product.

  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is the juice from aloe leaves, used to condition skin. It helps skin feel smooth and in good condition. On labels it is often called aloe vera.

    listed as “aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice”

  • Butylparaben

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Restricted in the EU

    A preservative that also carries a scent role. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A flower extract used to condition the skin, meaning it helps soften and smooth skin feel. It also adds scent to the product.

  • Carbomer

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel. It also keeps oil and water blends from separating, holding the texture together.

  • Chamomilla Recutita Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract of the whole chamomile plant, used here to condition skin. That means it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “chamomile recutita (matricaria) extract”

  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.

  • Dimethicone

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.

  • Dimethyl Capramide

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

    Dimethyl Capramide works as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also stabilizes emulsions, helping keep the oil and water parts mixed.

  • Ethylparaben

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A preservative that keeps the product from spoiling over time. It also adds a bit of fragrance. It belongs to the paraben group of preservatives.

  • Parfum

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is the fragrance, a blend of scent ingredients added to give the product an odor or mask other smells. It's also listed as "aroma" on some labels.

    listed as “fragrance (parfum)”

  • Glyceryl Stearate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also acts as an emulsifier, keeping the oil and water parts blended together.

  • Isobutylparaben

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Prohibited in the EU

    An antimicrobial that curbs the growth of microbes in the product. This helps keep the formula from spoiling.

  • Methylparaben

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that also adds fragrance. It keeps the product from spoiling and contributes to its scent. It belongs to the paraben family of preservatives.

  • Nasturtium Officinale Extract

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract of watercress used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft, and it also adds fragrance to the product.

    listed as “nasturtium officinale (watercress) extract”

  • PEG-100 Stearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing surfactant, meaning it helps lift away oil and dirt. It's often paired with other emulsifiers in creams.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  • Propylparaben

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Restricted in the EU

    A preservative that keeps the product from spoiling, and it also plays a role in the scent. In practice it helps the formula stay stable over time.

  • Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from comfrey leaves used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth. On labels comfrey may appear under its plant name Symphytum officinale.

    listed as “symphytum officinale (comfrey) leaf extract”

  • Tetrasodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

    Tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula.

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening its feel.

  • Triethanolamine

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Restricted in the EU

    A buffering agent that sets and steadies the product's acidity level. It also helps oil and water mix, aids cleansing, and contributes to fragrance.

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=980388b5-8314-3143-e053-2995a90a7288
Retrieved
22 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
29
Record checksum
sha256:81574205d95dd810b2c42981e75b6cd4731a48eae8e7c7cb132ce82c9bd56aa2

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