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Sun Bears Active Protect Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
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.
Same problematic stack as cool sibling minus menthol: octinoxate, fragrance, parabens, BHT.
◉ 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).
60.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1329 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same problematic stack as cool sibling minus menthol: octinoxate, fragrance, parabens, BHT.
Verdict Should you buy it?
The non-menthol sibling of Sun Bears Cool, using the same ZnO, TiO2, octinoxate, and Uvinul A Plus stack in a milk format. Fragrance, methyl- and ethylparaben, BHT, and octinoxate keep the irritation and health concerns intact.
Pros
- Uvinul A Plus extends UVA protection beyond the mineral pair
- Milk texture spreads easily across body skin
- Camellia and scutellaria extracts add antioxidant support
- Alcohol-free vehicle
Cons
- Fragrance with methyl- and ethylparaben in the formula
- BHT and octinoxate add stacked health concerns
- Older preservative system uncommon in modern launches
- Milk consistency can feel slick before it sets
Who it's for: Body use on tolerant skin wanting a hybrid milk without the menthol cooling — not for reactive complexions.
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) 27 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 2
Cyclopentasiloxane·Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Dipropylene Glycol·Silica·Dimethicone· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone·Magnesium/Aluminum/Hydroxide/Carbonate·Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Myristic Acid·Aluminum Hydroxide·Tocopheryl Acetate·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Glycyrrhetinic Acid·Potassium Alum· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Butylene Glycol· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Methylparaben Paraben preservative. ·Ethylparaben
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
13 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
23 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.