Is Cosrx Aloe Soothing Sun Cream Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe?
High concern Standard: Fungal Acne (Malassezia)
Fails safety standards
3 of 46 flagged (2 high-risk, 1 watchlist) — Score 2.5/10
Cosmetiqly Score 2.5/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (3)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Fungal Acne (Malassezia) standards:
Glyceryl Stearate HIGH Concern
Monoglyceride ester yielding free stearic acid upon lipase exposure, sustaining yeast colonies.
Citation: Mayser P, Grimmig D, Krämer HJ. Different utilization of neutral lipids by Malassezia furfur and Malassezia sympodialis. Med Mycol. 1998;36(6):395-402.
Stearic Acid HIGH Concern
Saturated C18 fatty acid supporting fungal vegetative growth.
Citation: Mayser P, Grimmig D, Krämer HJ. Different utilization of neutral lipids by Malassezia furfur and Malassezia sympodialis. Med Mycol. 1998;36(6):395-402.
Cetearyl Alcohol MODERATE Concern
Fatty alcohol blend; not a direct lipid nutrient for yeasts, but placed on watchlist due to potential occlusive co-factor effects in severe folliculitis.
Citation: Rubenstein RM, Malerich SA. Malassezia (pityrosporum) folliculitis. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2014;7(3):37-41.
Complete INCI formulation (46 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Fungal Acne (Malassezia) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Pass |
| 2 | Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | Pass |
| 3 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 4 | Propylene Glycol | Pass |
| 5 | Cyclopentasiloxane | Pass |
| 6 | Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid | Pass |
| 7 | Bis-Éthy - lhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | Pass |
| 8 | Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Pass |
| 9 | Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate | Pass |
| 10 | Potassium Cetyl Phosphate | Pass |
| 11 | Alcohol | Pass |
| 12 | Dimethicone | Pass |
| 13 | Butylene Glycol | Pass |
| 14 | Glyceryl Stearate | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 15 | Titanium Dioxide | Pass |
| 16 | C14-22 Alcohols | Pass |
| 17 | Polymethyl Methacrylate | Pass |
| 18 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Flagged (MODERATE) |
| 19 | PEG - 100 Stearate | Pass |
| 20 | Triethanolamine | Pass |
| 21 | Silica | Pass |
| 22 | Sodium Hydroxide | Pass |
| 23 | Dimet - hicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Pass |
| 24 | C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside | Pass |
| 25 | Aluminum Hydroxide | Pass |
| 26 | Stearic Acid | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 27 | Fragrance | Pass |
| 28 | Caprylyl Glycol | Pass |
| 29 | Ph - enoxyethanol | Pass |
| 30 | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Pass |
| 31 | Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract(1 | Pass |
| 32 | ppm) | Pass |
| 33 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Pass |
| 34 | Carbomer | Pass |
| 35 | Xanthan Gum | Pass |
| 36 | Limonene | Pass |
| 37 | Tocopheryl Acetate | Pass |
| 38 | Disodium EDTA | Pass |
| 39 | Hexyl Cinnamal | Pass |
| 40 | Linalool | Pass |
| 41 | Benzyl Salicylate | Pass |
| 42 | Geraniol | Pass |
| 43 | Benzyl Alcohol | Pass |
| 44 | Citronellol | Pass |
| 45 | Benzyl Benzoate | Pass |
| 46 | Citral | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Moisturizer options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Fungal Acne (Malassezia) flags:
Other safety checks for Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
8809598454354(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.