Biore UV Colour Control CC Milk SPF 50 Pa++++
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Biore UV Colour Control CC Milk SPF 50 PA++++ is a tinted CC sunscreen using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide alongside Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. It sets to a matte finish, stays lightweight, and keeps white cast low while doubling as an excellent makeup base. It is generally low risk for clogging pores and does not commonly sting. With a score of 78/100 and good protection, it suits oily skin and anyone wanting sun care and light coverage in one step.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
80
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #7, UV filter
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- β8.9 UVB coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #7 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #10
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +56 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +3.6 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Heavy feel
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #10
- +18.4 Volatile alcohol at #2, evaporating texture
- +6.9 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #26, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Talc)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #11, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc, Silica)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 11 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (26)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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2 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 high up speeds filter migration
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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4 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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8 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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9 PEG-32
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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11 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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12 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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13 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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19 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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20 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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23 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Colorant or pigment
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26 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Is the Biore UV Colour Control CC Milk SPF 50 Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a tinted formula that blends mineral and chemical filters. It uses Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide alongside Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate for broad-spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ coverage.
Is the Biore UV Colour Control CC Milk SPF 50 Pa++++ good for oily skin?
Yes, it sets to a matte finish and is generally low risk for clogging pores, so it is a sensible pick for oily and combination skin.
Does it work as a makeup base?
Yes, it is rated excellent as a makeup base and doubles as light CC coverage. White cast stays low, so it primes skin while evening out tone.