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Shake Shake SPF 50 Mineral Milk Face Sunscreen

SPF 50+ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Zinc-based milk with ceramides and squalane; fragrance components (hexyl cinnamal, scentenal) and methoxycrylene temper sensitivity.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
75.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #557 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Zinc-based milk with ceramides and squalane; fragrance components (hexyl cinnamal, scentenal) and methoxycrylene temper sensitivity.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A zinc oxide milk SPF 50 supported by a three-ceramide blend, cholesterol, phytosphingosine, squalane, and niacinamide. The cosmetic finish is light for a mineral, though listed fragrance components like hexyl cinnamal and dihydromyrcenol, plus ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, temper the sensitivity story.

Pros
  • Zinc oxide as the sole UV filter, no organic filter quartet
  • Three-ceramide complex with cholesterol and phytosphingosine
  • Squalane, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid add barrier support
  • Polyglyceryl emulsifier system produces a lighter mineral finish
  • Alcohol-free formulation
Cons
  • Includes scent components (hexyl cinnamal, scentenal, dihydromyrcenol)
  • Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene adds an avobenzone-stabilizer load to a mineral
  • Zinc-only SPF 50 may still leave a soft cast on deeper skin tones

Who it's for: Skin-barrier-focused buyers who want a zinc oxide SPF 50 with serious ceramide support and are willing to accept individual fragrance components.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 82
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 58
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 68
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
Yes
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) 48 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 9
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Butyrospermum Parkii Oil·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Caprylhydroxamic Acid·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Carbomer· Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Cholesterol·Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract·Dihydromyrcenol·Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate·Dimethicone·Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene·Ethylhexyl Olivate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Ferulic Acid·Floralozone· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil· Hexyl Cinnamal Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Isododecane·Magnesium Sulfate· Methyl 2-Octynoate Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil·Phenoxyethanol·Phytosphingosine·Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Scentenal·Sodium Benzoate·Sodium Gluconate·Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Undecavertol·Water·Xanthan Gum
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
03 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
06 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
07 Caprylhydroxamic Acid Caprylhydroxamic Acid
08 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
09 Carbomer Carbomer
10 Ceramide Ap ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
11 Ceramide Eop ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
12 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
13 Cholesterol Cholesterol
14 Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Cucumber Fruit Extract
15 Dihydromyrcenol Dihydromyrcenol
16 Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
17 Dimethicone Dimethicone
18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene (Solastay S1)
19 Ethylhexyl Olivate Ethylhexyl Olivate
20 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
21 Ferulic Acid Ferulic Acid
22 Floralozone Floralozone
23 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
24 Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil Cottonseed Oil
25 Hexyl Cinnamal NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
26 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
27 Isododecane Isododecane
28 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
29 Methyl 2-Octynoate NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
30 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
31 Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil Passion Fruit Seed Oil
32 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
33 Phytosphingosine Phytosphingosine
34 Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
35 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
36 Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
37 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
39 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
40 Sodium Gluconate Sodium Gluconate
41 Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
42 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
44 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
45 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
47 Water Water
48 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum