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Biore UV Kids Pure Milk SPF 50+ PA+++

SPF 50+ · PA+++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Pure mineral kids formula, alcohol- and fragrance-free; risk of white cast and dry finish from ZnO/TiO2 dominance.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
77.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #455 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Pure mineral kids formula, alcohol- and fragrance-free; risk of white cast and dry finish from ZnO/TiO2 dominance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A pure mineral kids milk built on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in a silicone-emollient base, with no alcohol or fragrance. The streamlined formula keeps the irritation profile low but risks a visible white cast and a drier finish.

Pros
  • Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide give broad mineral coverage
  • Alcohol-free and fragrance-free formulation
  • Short ingredient list limits exposure to common irritants
  • Silicone emollients help spreadability of mineral filters
  • PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate stabilizes the mineral dispersion
Cons
  • Mineral filter load tends to leave a white cast
  • Finish can read dry on adult skin
  • No humectants beyond butylene glycol for added comfort
  • Limited UVA depth versus hybrids with modern boosters

Who it's for: Parents seeking a fragrance- and alcohol-free mineral SPF for children or very reactive adult skin, accepting a visible cast for a simple ingredient list.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 94
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 72
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 68
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
Yes
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) 16 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
04 Dimethicone Dimethicone
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Water Water
08 Talc Talc
09 PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
10 C30-45 Alkyl Dimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane C30-45 Alkyl Dimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
11 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
12 cyanide Fat Pending review
13 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
14 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
15 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
16 Methicone Methicone