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Kao Biore UV Kids Pure Milk SPF 50+ PA+++
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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 out your skin tone. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. 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 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).
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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%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 94
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 72
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. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 68
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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.
Titanium Dioxide 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.
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.
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 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.

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
Cyclopentasiloxane· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Dimethicone·Butylene Glycol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Water·Talc·PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate·C30-45 Alkyl Dimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane·Aluminum Hydroxide·cyanide Fat (pending review)·Stearic Acid·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Sorbitan Isostearate·Methicone
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 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