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Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk (Spf 50+ Pa+++)

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Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk (Spf 50+ Pa+++)

67/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk SPF 50+ PA+++ is a hybrid sunscreen with Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene and the modern filter Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It dries matte, works excellently as a makeup base, stays lightweight and shows little to no white cast, but it can sting if it reaches the eyes. Protection is rated good and the score is 66.9/100, a capable matte daily milk apart from the sting risk.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Good 65
  • +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
  • +15.2 Octocrylene at #4, UV filter
  • +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
  • +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
  • +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
  • βˆ’19.4 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’5.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • Γ—0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
  • +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

Medium 50
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’10.5 Octocrylene at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’3.5 Avobenzone at #7, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 67
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 Fragrance
  • βˆ’12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
  • βˆ’3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

High 16
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’15 Octocrylene at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’18 Volatile alcohol at #2
  • βˆ’5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
  • βˆ’8 Fragrance
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Safe 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

High 30
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
  • βˆ’15 Octocrylene at #4, co-stains alongside avobenzone
  • βˆ’10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Light
LightNourishing
  • ← 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
  • ← 7.5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Nylon-12)
  • β†’ 1 1 strong humectants (Betaine)
  • β†’ 1 Humectant polyols
How we rate moisture β†’
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Finish

Matte
MatteDewy
  • ← 7 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Nylon-12)
  • ← 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Excellent
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
  • β†’ 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
  • ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

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Skincare extras

Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.

  • ✨ Aloe vera

Full ingredient list (47)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Helichrysum Arenarium Extract

    Botanical extract

  2. 2 Alcohol Denat

    Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes

    • ↑ 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
  3. 3 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

    Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 18 UV protection
    • ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
  4. 4 Octocrylene

    Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)

    • ↑ 15.2 UV protection
    • ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
    • ↑ 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
    • ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
  5. 5 Ethylhexyl Salicylate

    Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)

    • ↑ 7.6 UV protection
    • ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
  6. 6 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  7. 7 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

    Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)

    • ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
    • ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
    • ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
  8. 8 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  9. 9 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  10. 10 Althaea Rosea Root Extract

    Botanical extract

  11. 11 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  12. 12 Rosa Davurica Bud Extract

    Botanical extract

  13. 13 Portulaca Oleracea Extract

    Botanical extract

  14. 14 Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

    Botanical extract

  15. 15 Aloe Vera Extract

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  16. 16 Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract

    Botanical extract

  17. 17 Cinchona Succirubra Bark Extract

    Botanical extract

  18. 18 Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract

    Botanical extract

  19. 19 Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract

    Botanical extract

  20. 20 Limonia Acidissima Extract

    Botanical extract

  21. 21 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Botanical extract

  22. 22 Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

    Botanical extract

  23. 23 Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract

    Botanical extract

  24. 24 Morus Alba Fruit Extract

    Botanical extract

  25. 25 Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

    Botanical extract

  26. 26 Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

    Botanical extract

  27. 27 Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract

    Botanical extract

  28. 28 Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

    Botanical extract

  29. 29 Prunus Mume Flower Extract

    Botanical extract

  30. 30 Calendula Officinalis Flower Water

    Botanical extract

  31. 31 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Water

    Botanical extract

  32. 32 Salvia Officinalis Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  33. 33 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  34. 34 Nylon-12

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  35. 35 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  36. 36 BHT

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  37. 37 Sodium Hydroxide

    pH adjuster

  38. 38 Betaine

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  39. 39 Caprylyl Methicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  40. 40 Methoxy Peg/Ppg-25/4 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  41. 41 Bis-Peg/Ppg-20/5 Peg/Ppg-20/5 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  42. 42 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  43. 43 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  44. 44 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  45. 45 Ethylhexyl-Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  46. 46 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  47. 47 Fragrance

    Fragrance

Is Missha Essence Sun Milk good for oily skin and makeup?

Yes. It dries matte, works excellently as a makeup base and is rated low for pore clogging, so it suits oilier skin and layering.

Does the Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk (Spf 50+ Pa+++) sting the eyes?

It can. Sting is rated high, so keep it away from the eye area. White cast, by contrast, is low.

Is Missha Essence Sun Milk SPF 50 good?

It scores 66.9/100 with good protection. It is a capable matte daily milk, with the main caveat being the higher sting risk near the eyes.

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