Shiseido
2e Sunscreen Milk SPF 50+ PA+++
SPF 50+ · 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.
Fragrance-free 2e mineral milk (TiO2/ZnO) for sensitive skin; minimalist formula, slight cast and silicone-heavy but very tolerant.
△ 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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84.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #166 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free 2e mineral milk (TiO2/ZnO) for sensitive skin; minimalist formula, slight cast and silicone-heavy but very tolerant.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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.
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?
An all-mineral SPF 50+ milk built on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in a silicone-heavy base, fragrance-free and ethanol-free. The minimalist deck is tolerant-skin oriented, but the dense mineral and silicone matrix can feel slick and leave some cast.
Pros
- Fragrance-free and ethanol-free deck
- Mineral-only filters (TiO2, ZnO) suit reactive skin
- Short, minimalist ingredient list with few botanicals
- Tocopherol included as an antioxidant
- SPF 50+ with PA+++ UVA grade
Cons
- Silicone-forward base may pill under some makeup
- Dense mineral load risks white cast on deeper skin tones
- Contains sodium metabisulfite, an occasional sensitizer
Who it's for: Sensitive or reactive-skin wearers who want a fragrance- and alcohol-free mineral milk and are willing to accept a silicone-heavy feel and some cast.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 27 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Dimethicone·Water· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Silica·Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Bis-butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3·PEG-10 Dimethicone·Talc·Hydrated Silica·Aluminum Hydroxide·Xylitol·Diphenyl Dimethicone·Di(Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl) Lauroyl Glutamate·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Stearic Acid·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Citric Acid·Sodium Citrate·Sodium Metaphosphate·Sodium Metabisulfite· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Phenoxyethanol