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The Milky Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Elegant tinted milky chemical SPF, but homosalate-heavy filter set plus added fragrance dent health and sensitive-skin scores.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
Where to buy it
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65.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1137 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Elegant tinted milky chemical SPF, but homosalate-heavy filter set plus added fragrance dent health and sensitive-skin scores.
01 The score breakdown
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.
Cream
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.
Yes
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.
No
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 tinted milky chemical SPF built on avobenzone, homosalate, and octisalate, paired with rice ferment, ectoin, and green tea. Elegant on skin, but the homosalate-heavy filter set and added fragrance weigh on the health and sensitivity profile.
Pros
- Tinted finish helps mitigate chemical-filter cast
- Rice ferment, ectoin, and aloe support a hydrated feel
- Avobenzone delivers PA++++ UVA coverage
- Lightweight cream texture with a natural finish
- Iron oxide tint adds visible-light coverage
Cons
- Homosalate-heavy filter set raises health concerns
- Contains added fragrance — not for reactive skin
- Older avobenzone-based UV system, not modern EU filters
- Phenoxyethanol plus fragrance stacks irritant load
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tinted, comfortable daily SPF and not sensitive to fragrance or homosalate-class chemical filters.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 22 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Avobenzone 2.3% Homosalate 6.6% Octisalate Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate·Butylene Glycol·Pentylene Glycol·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate·Propanediol·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Ectoin·Caprylyl Glycol·Tocopheryl Acetate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Sodium Hydroxide·Silica·Phenoxyethanol·Ci 77491
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone 2.3% Homosalate 6.6% Octisalate LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
17 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.