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Beekman 1802

Solar Milk Mineral SPF 40 PA +++

SPF 40 · PA+++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Zinc-only mineral with iron oxide tint, ceramides, and clean preservation; tint mitigates white cast and excellent sensitivity profile.

△ 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
81.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #271 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Zinc-only mineral with iron oxide tint, ceramides, and clean preservation; tint mitigates white cast and excellent sensitivity profile.
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-only mineral milk with an iron oxide tint, a five-ceramide complex, and a shea-squalane emollient base. The tint helps mitigate the white cast common to zinc-only formulas, and the formula keeps fragrance and drying alcohol out.

Pros
  • Single-filter zinc oxide formula
  • Fragrance-free and free of drying alcohol
  • Iron oxide tint reduces visible white cast
  • Multi-ceramide complex (NP, AP, AS, NS, EOP) plus cholesterol
  • Shea butter, squalane, and argan oil for skin feel
Cons
  • SPF 40 is lower than many peers
  • PA+++ rather than PA++++ for UVA
  • Iron oxide tint may not match every skin tone
  • Mineral base can still feel heavier than chemical alternatives

Who it's for: Sensitive-skin buyers who want a zinc-only mineral milk with a soft tint, a ceramide cushion, and no fragrance or drying alcohol.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 80
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 80
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. 82
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.
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' 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) 39 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 8
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Water·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter· Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Cetearyl Olivate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Caprylyl Glycol·Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate·Sorbitan Olivate·Hydroxyacetophenone·Glucomannan·Xanthan Gum·Caprae Lac·Pullulan· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Ci 77491·Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil·Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil·Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract·Silica·Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Butylene Glycol·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Glyceryl Stearate· Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide AS Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide NS Skin-barrier lipid. ·Cholesterol·Citric Acid· Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid.
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 Water Water
03 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
04 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
07 Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
08 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
09 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
10 Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
12 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
13 Cetearyl Olivate Cetearyl Olivate
14 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
15 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
16 Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
17 Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Olivate
18 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
19 Glucomannan Glucomannan
20 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
21 Caprae Lac Goat Milk
22 Pullulan Pullulan
23 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
24 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
25 Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Argan Kernel Oil
26 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Moringa Seed Oil
27 Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
28 Silica Silica
29 Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) Fruit Extract
30 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
31 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
32 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
33 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
34 Ceramide Ap ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
35 Ceramide AS ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
36 Ceramide NS ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
37 Cholesterol Cholesterol
38 Citric Acid Citric Acid
39 Ceramide Eop ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.