Weleda
Edelweiss UV Protect Milk / SPF38 / PA++ / 50ml / Fresh Citrus Scent
エーデルワイスUVプロテクトミルク / SPF38 / PA++ / 50ml / フレッシュシトラスの香り SPF 38 · PA++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Ethanol at position 6 plus fragrance; SPF38 weaker; TiO2 mineral milk but ethanol-forward and botanical-heavy for sensitive skin.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle.
Where to buy it
Cosme.com JP In stock 広告 / Affiliate Disclosure · Sunscreen Ranker earns commission on the above links. Rankings are scored independently — no brand pays for placement.
63.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1239 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol at position 6 plus fragrance; SPF38 weaker; TiO2 mineral milk but ethanol-forward and botanical-heavy for sensitive skin.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Milk
Finish How it looks 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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?
A titanium dioxide mineral milk built around plant oils and botanical extracts, but ethanol sits sixth in the ingredient list and fragrance is present. SPF38 caps protection below the typical Japanese SPF50+ benchmark for daily wear.
Pros
- Titanium dioxide as sole UV filter
- Squalane, jojoba, and olive oil for emollience
- Calendula, chamomile, edelweiss, and viola extracts
- Glycerin and aloe vera for hydration
- No octinoxate, octocrylene, or avobenzone
Cons
- Ethanol appears high in the ingredient list
- Contains fragrance
- SPF38 below the 50+ benchmark for daily wear
- Botanical-heavy formula raises contact-allergen risk
Who it's for: Suits buyers who want a mineral milk with botanical actives and tolerate alcohol and fragrance; skip if your skin is reactive or you need stronger SPF.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 26 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Aqua· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Olea Europaea Fruit Oil· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate·Alumina·Silica·Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract·Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract·Viola Tricolor Extract·Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice·Salix Alba Bark Extract· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Stearic Acid·Behenyl Alcohol·Acacia Senegal Flower/Stem Extract·Xanthan Gum·Dextrin Palmitate·P-anisic Acid·Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate·Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate·Citric Acid