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Mineral Milky UV Protect / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 30ml

ミネラルミルキーUVプロテクト / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 30ml
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Multiple citrus peel/bergamot/geranium essential oils are photosensitizing fragrance allergens — major sensitivity concern in a sunscreen.

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).
74.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #601 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Multiple citrus peel/bergamot/geranium essential oils are photosensitizing fragrance allergens — major sensitivity concern in a sunscreen.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A mineral milky cream with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, free of denatured alcohol and built around botanical extracts. Lemon, grapefruit, orange peel, bergamot and geranium essential oils are photosensitizing allergens, which is the central trade-off for a daytime sunscreen.

Pros
  • Broad-spectrum zinc oxide plus titanium dioxide mineral filters
  • Free of denatured alcohol
  • Jojoba esters and undecane lighten the cream feel
  • Tocopherol antioxidant included
Cons
  • Lemon, grapefruit, orange and bergamot oils are photosensitizers
  • Geranium oil adds further fragrance-allergen risk
  • Untinted mineral base can leave a white cast

Who it's for: Buyers who specifically want a mineral cream and tolerate essential oils well; not a fit for sensitive, reactive or fragrance-avoidant skin.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 70
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Cream
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) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Aqua· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Jojoba Esters·Undecane·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Butylene Glycol·Tridecane·Propanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Sorbitol·Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil·Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate·Sodium Chloride·Camellia Japonica Flower Extract·Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract·Arnica Montana Flower Extract·Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract· Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate·Stearic Acid·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Alumina· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cerium Oxide· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Jojoba Esters Jojoba Esters
04 Undecane Undecane
05 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
06 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
07 Tridecane Tridecane
08 Propanediol Propanediol
09 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
10 Sorbitol Sorbitol
12 Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate
13 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
14 Camellia Japonica Flower Extract Japanese Camellia Flower Extract
15 Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract Artichoke Leaf Extract
16 Arnica Montana Flower Extract Arnica Flower Extract
17 Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract Japanese Mugwort Leaf Extract
18 Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
19 Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
20 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
21 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
22 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
24 Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
25 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
26 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
27 Alumina Alumina
28 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
29 Cerium Oxide Cerium Oxide
30 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.