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Shiseido Senka Perfect UV Gentle Milk SPF 50+ PA++++
Shiseido

Senka Perfect UV Gentle Milk SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Unknown global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Single concatenated list limits certainty; no alcohol or fragrance visible, modern filters (DHHB, BEMT, EHT), but unidentified fraction forces conservative scoring.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. 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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65.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1122 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Single concatenated list limits certainty; no alcohol or fragrance visible, modern filters (DHHB, BEMT, EHT), but unidentified fraction forces conservative scoring.
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. 76
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 55
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. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 55
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.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
No
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?

The gentlest formula in the Senka lineup — no denatured alcohol, no added fragrance, and a hybrid blend of zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, DHHB, BEMT, and EHT. The concatenated ingredient list limits full transparency, but the visible composition suits sensitive skin better than its siblings.

Pros
  • Free of denatured alcohol and added fragrance
  • Hybrid system with zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and three modern chemical filters
  • Rice germ oil and sodium hyaluronate add humectant support
  • Lightweight milk texture aimed at invisible everyday wear
Cons
  • Single-string INCI prevents verifying ingredient order and percentages
  • Phenoxyethanol may bother very reactive skin
  • No tint or color-correcting pigments for tone matching

Who it's for: Sensitive-skin buyers wanting a fragrance- and alcohol-free hybrid milk for everyday wear, who accept reduced INCI transparency.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 1 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Water (Aqua)・Dimethicone・Diisopropyl Sebacate・Zinc Oxide・Caprylyl Methicone・Titanium Dioxide・Cetyl Ethylhexanoate・Butylene Glycol・Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate・Triethylhexanoin・Silica・Diethylhexyl Succinate・Glycerin・Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3・Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone・Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate・Peg-10 Dimethicone・Aluminum Hydroxide・Dextrin Palmitate・Trimethylsiloxysilicate・Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine・Sodium Chloride・Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil・Sodium Hyaluronate・Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate・Stearic Acid・Ethylhexyl Triazone・Disteardimonium Hectorite・Hydrogen Dimethicone・Citric Acid・Sodium Citrate・Sodium Metabisulfite・Tocopherol・Phenoxyethanol・Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water (Aqua)・Dimethicone・Diisopropyl Sebacate・Zinc Oxide・Caprylyl Methicone・Titanium Dioxide・Cetyl Ethylhexanoate・Butylene Glycol・Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate・Triethylhexanoin・Silica・Diethylhexyl Succinate・Glycerin・Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3・Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone・Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate・Peg-10 Dimethicone・Aluminum Hydroxide・Dextrin Palmitate・Trimethylsiloxysilicate・Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine・Sodium Chloride・Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil・Sodium Hyaluronate・Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate・Stearic Acid・Ethylhexyl Triazone・Disteardimonium Hectorite・Hydrogen Dimethicone・Citric Acid・Sodium Citrate・Sodium Metabisulfite・Tocopherol・Phenoxyethanol・Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.