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Beekman 1802 Solar Milk Mineral SPF 40 PA +++
Beekman 1802

Solar Milk Mineral SPF 40 PA +++

SPF 40 · PA+++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Zinc-only mineral with iron oxide tint, ceramides, and clean preservation; tint mitigates white cast and excellent sensitivity profile.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
Where to buy it
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81.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #271 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Zinc-only mineral with iron oxide tint, ceramides, and clean preservation; tint mitigates white cast and excellent sensitivity profile.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 80
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 80
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 82
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

A zinc-oxide-only mineral milk with an iron oxide tint, a five-ceramide complex, and a shea-squalane emollient base. The tint helps mitigate the white cast common to zinc-only formulas, and the formula keeps fragrance and drying alcohol out.

Pros
  • Single-filter zinc oxide formula
  • Fragrance-free and free of drying alcohol
  • Iron oxide tint reduces visible white cast
  • Multi-ceramide complex (NP, AP, AS, NS, EOP) plus cholesterol
  • Shea butter, squalane, and argan oil for skin feel
Cons
  • SPF 40 is lower than many peers
  • PA+++ rather than PA++++ for UVA
  • Iron oxide tint may not match every skin tone
  • Mineral base can still feel heavier than chemical alternatives

Who it's for: Sensitive-skin buyers who want a zinc-only mineral milk with a soft tint, a ceramide cushion, and no fragrance or drying alcohol.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 39 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 8
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Water·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter· Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Cetearyl Olivate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Caprylyl Glycol·Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate·Sorbitan Olivate·Hydroxyacetophenone·Glucomannan·Xanthan Gum·Caprae Lac·Pullulan· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Ci 77491·Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil·Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil·Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract·Silica·Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Butylene Glycol·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Glyceryl Stearate· Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide AS Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide NS Skin-barrier lipid. ·Cholesterol·Citric Acid· Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Water Water
03 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
04 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
07 Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
08 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
09 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
10 Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
12 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
13 Cetearyl Olivate Cetearyl Olivate
14 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
15 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
16 Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
17 Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Olivate
18 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
19 Glucomannan Glucomannan
20 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
21 Caprae Lac Goat Milk
22 Pullulan Pullulan
23 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
24 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
25 Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Argan Kernel Oil
26 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Moringa Seed Oil
27 Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
28 Silica Silica
29 Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) Fruit Extract
30 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
31 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
32 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
33 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
34 Ceramide Ap ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
35 Ceramide AS ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
36 Ceramide NS ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
37 Cholesterol Cholesterol
38 Citric Acid Citric Acid
39 Ceramide Eop ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.