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UV Milk SPF 50+ PA++++
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Octinoxate + ethanol high in list, citrus orange oil; chemical UV milk with elegant feel but multiple sensitivity triggers.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· 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.
68.1
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #965 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + ethanol high in list, citrus orange oil; chemical UV milk with elegant feel but multiple sensitivity triggers.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A Japanese UV milk on octinoxate, DHHB and BEMT with fullerene, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate and a ceramide NP. Ethanol sits high in the INCI and sweet orange peel oil is present, narrowing the sensitive-skin fit despite no listed parfum.
Pros
- DHHB and BEMT provide modern UVA-I coverage
- Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate (vitamin C derivative) included
- Fullerene and tocopherol for antioxidant support
- Ceramide NP and sodium hyaluronate in the base
- Light milk texture suits Japanese-style daily routines
Cons
- Contains ethanol high in the ingredient list
- Sweet orange peel oil is a fragrance-allergen sensitizer
- Octinoxate is photo-unstable and an SCCS endocrine concern
- Multiple botanical extracts add allergen surface area
Who it's for: Buyers comfortable with ethanol-forward Japanese UV milks who want a light feel, modern UVA-I filters and a citrus-tinged scent.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 filters resolved
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.
Chemical
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 35 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 4
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Dipropylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Isostearic Acid·Fragaria Vesca Seed Oil·Fullerene· Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate·Polyquaternium-51·Hydrolyzed Collagen· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Royal Jelly Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract· 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. ·Arginine· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Butylene Glycol·Xanthan Gum·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Phytic Acid·Silver Oxide·Pvp·Potassium Hydroxide·Phenoxyethanol· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
12 Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
22 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.
28 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.