Biore Biore Kids Smooth Uv Milk Spf 50+ Pa++++
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Biore Kids Smooth UV Milk SPF 50+ Pa++++ is a hybrid sunscreen combining Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate with modern filters Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Ethylhexyl Triazone. The milk has a balanced finish, a lightweight feel and a low white cast, and it works well under makeup. It does not sting and is generally acne-friendly, which suits sensitive and younger skin. With good protection and a score of 77.5/100, it is a comfortable everyday option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
59
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #16, UV filter
- β16.3 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Petrolatum at #26, heaviest occlusive
- β2 Paraffin at #15, wax film
- β2 Ceresin at #17, wax film
- +1.5 Volatile silicone at #6, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
74
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 80)
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Behenate)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 6 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 0.5 1 fatty-alcohol emollients (Cetyl Alcohol)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- β 1 Occlusives seal moisture in (Petrolatum)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 2 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (32)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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4 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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10 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
- 0.5 β nourishing fatty-alcohol emollient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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15 Paraffin
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 13.2 UV protection
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17 Ceresin
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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19 Arginine
pH adjuster
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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23 Palmitate
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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24 Dextrin
Supporting ingredient
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25 Agarten
Supporting ingredient
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26 Petrolatum
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 heaviest occlusive
- 1 β dewy occlusive
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Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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32 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Is Biore Kids Smooth UV Milk mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical hybrid sunscreen, combining Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate with modern filters Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Ethylhexyl Triazone.
Does the Biore Biore Kids Smooth Uv Milk Spf 50+ Pa++++ leave a white cast?
No. It has a low white cast and a balanced finish, so it sits well on the skin.
Is it good under makeup?
Yes. It is lightweight and works well under makeup, and it is generally acne-friendly.