COSRX Airy-Light Clear Sunscreen Stick

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• Octisalate

  Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  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.

• Homosalate

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)Restricted in the EU

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

• Octocrylene

  Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.

• Avobenzone

  Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  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.

• Diethylhexyl Carbonate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A lightweight oil-like liquid that softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a light, easy-spreading texture.

• Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

  A film-forming polymer that leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product sets.

• Synthetic Wax

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A wax that adjusts the product's thickness and helps hold the mix together. It keeps the oil and water parts from separating and can act as a mild scrub particle. It also adds a light scent and helps bind the formula together.

• 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.

  listed as “Dime-thicone”

• Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

  otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A silicone elastomer that softens and smooths skin feel and adjusts the thickness of the product. In practice it gives a silky, cushioned texture.

• Butyloctyl Salicylate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  A liquid that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent. It softens skin feel and helps dissolve and spread other ingredients in the mix.

• Isopropyl Palmitate

  Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel while helping hold the formula together. It also can carry fragrance and lends a smooth, spreadable texture.

• Diisostearyl Malate

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

  An oily ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while also helping to lift away dirt and oil. In practice it conditions the skin and can act as a cleansing agent in the mix.

• Dimethiconol

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

  A silicone fluid that softens and smooths skin feel while adding moisture. It also keeps foaming down during production. On skin this leaves a smooth, conditioned surface.

• Trisiloxane

  Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A light silicone that conditions the skin and keeps foam down during use. It gives a smooth feel and stops unwanted bubbling in the formula.

• Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

  Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A silicone that conditions skin and hair for a smooth feel, and keeps foaming down while the product is made. It leaves a soft, even surface.

• Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Ethylhexyl Isononanoate is an emollient. It softens and smooths the way skin feels.

• Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

  Bulking agent (adds volume)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A mineral ingredient that adds bulk and adjusts the product's thickness. This helps give the formula its texture and body.

• Polyethylene

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Polyethylene is a plastic-type material that acts as a mild scrub particle, a film former, and a thickness adjuster. That means it can smooth or polish the skin surface, leave a thin coating as the product dries, and adjust how thick the formula is.

• Polymethylsilsesquioxane

  Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

  This is an opacifier, meaning it makes the product look less see-through. It gives the formula a more solid, opaque appearance.

• Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A rich oil-like emollient that softens and smooths skin feel while also adjusting how thick the product is. In practice it gives a cushiony, spreadable texture and helps condition skin and hair.

• Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Bulking agent (adds volume)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

  A multi-tasker that forms a thin film on the skin and adds bulk to the formula. It can also act as a mild abrasive, providing texture.

• Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An oil pressed from camellia seeds that softens and smooths the skin's feel. It works as an emollient, leaving skin feeling conditioned and smooth.

• Silica Dimethyl Silylate

  Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This is a modified silica powder that keeps the oil and water parts from separating and adjusts the product's thickness. It also softens skin feel, cuts down foaming, and stops powders from clumping.

• Dimethicone Crosspolymer

  Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A silicone-based ingredient that keeps the oil and water parts from separating and adjusts how thick the product is. It also helps hold styling or film in place.

• Candelilla Wax Esters

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

  This is a wax fraction that acts as a film former. It leaves a thin, even layer on the skin's surface that helps the product stay put.

• Copernicia Cerifera Cera

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is carnauba wax, which forms a thin film on the surface and softens skin feel. It helps the product hold together and smooth out. Often listed as carnauba wax.

  listed as “Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax”

• 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A form of vitamin C used to condition the skin. That means it works to keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Panthenol

  Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient that also reduces static cling. In practice it helps keep skin and hair feeling soft and smooth.

• Sodium Hyaluronate

  Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A moisture-grabbing ingredient that draws in and holds water. That keeps skin conditioned and helps it feel supple. It's the salt form of hyaluronic acid.

• Tocopheryl Acetate

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)otherSkin 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.

  listed as “Tocophervl Acetate”

Source

DailyMed drug label

Source record

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=4df77564-9da0-7e48-e063-6294a90a5e6b

Retrieved

5 August 2026

Market

United States

Version

v1 of this U.S. formulation

Source tier

Official label document (not independently verified by us)

Entries recorded

30

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