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IL Illuminating UV Protection Milk / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50g
IL イルミネーティング UV プロテクション ミルク / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50g SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Alcohol-free milk with niacinamide and ectoin is gentle, but fragrance is present; elegant illuminating texture; octinoxate and BHT cap health-safety.
◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
72.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #735 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free milk with niacinamide and ectoin is gentle, but fragrance is present; elegant illuminating texture; octinoxate and BHT cap health-safety.
Verdict Should you buy it?
An alcohol-free tone-up milk pairing octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, Bemotrizinol and titanium dioxide with a rich actives stack: niacinamide, stable vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate), ectoin, bisabolol and ergothioneine. Fragrance and a dense botanical list are the main trade-offs.
Pros
- Alcohol-free with four-filter UVA/UVB coverage
- Niacinamide plus stable tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
- Ectoin, ergothioneine and bisabolol for soothing support
- Hybrid TiO2 + organic filter system
Cons
- Fragrance present in the formula
- Long botanical extract list raises allergen exposure
- TiO2 may give a faint cast on deeper tones
- BHT included as stabilizer
Who it's for: Buyers wanting an actives-rich, alcohol-free tone-up milk on lighter tones; less suited to fragrance-reactive skin or those avoiding plant extracts.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Milk
Finish How the formula looks on skin 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' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 44 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 3
Aqua· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Butylene Glycol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Isostearic Acid·Isononyl Isononanoate·Pentylene Glycol· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Potassium Hydroxide·Ectoin·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer· Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Stearic Acid·Hydroxyacetophenone· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Alumina·Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate·Carnosine·Bisabolol·Glyceryl Glucoside·Betaine·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract·Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract·Xanthan Gum· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Nonapeptide-1·Propanediol·Phenoxyethanol·Zingiber Officinale Root Extract·Melanin·Thermus Thermophillus Ferment·Ergothioneine·Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate·Aphanothece Sacrum Exopolysaccharides·Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract·Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract·Potassium Sorbate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
10 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
16 Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
19 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.