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Missha All Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk Spf50+/Pa+++

Missha All Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk Spf50+/Pa+++

81/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Missha All Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk SPF50+/PA+++ is a hybrid sunscreen pairing zinc oxide with chemical filters including Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate. It dries to a matte finish with low white cast, feels lightweight, and is unlikely to sting. Breakout risk is generally low and it works well under makeup. With excellent protection and a strong score, it is a solid daily pick for combination to oily skin.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Excellent 98
  • +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
  • +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #8, UV filter
  • +14.4 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #10, UV filter
  • +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
  • +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #20, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
  • βˆ’10 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’5.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
How we rate uv protection β†’
☒️

Health safety

High 64
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’36 Octinoxate at #10 (regulatory/evidence concern)
How we rate health safety β†’
🀧

Allergens

Low 70
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 Fragrance
  • βˆ’12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 87
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’30 Zinc Oxide at #4
  • βˆ’5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #12
  • +17.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
  • +1.7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
  • +2.4 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
How we rate white cast β†’
πŸ”₯

Eye sting

Low 83
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’5 Octinoxate at #10, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’3 Octisalate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’1 Volatile alcohol at #13
  • βˆ’8 Fragrance
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 84
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’22 Zinc Oxide at #4
  • +5.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
How we rate heavy feel β†’
πŸ”΄

Comedogenic

Low 89
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’2 Isopropyl Myristate at #36, heavy comedogenic ester
  • βˆ’2 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #38, heavy comedogenic ester
  • βˆ’7 Isopropyl Palmitate at #11, heavy comedogenic ester
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Medium 48
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
  • βˆ’41 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
  • βˆ’2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Medium 35
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #20, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  • βˆ’40 Iron-oxide pigments at #40, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  • βˆ’10 Zinc Oxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Light
LightNourishing
  • ← 2 Volatile alcohol at #13
  • ← 9.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
  • ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
  • β†’ 1 Glycerin at #24, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 2 Humectant polyols
How we rate moisture β†’
✨

Finish

Matte
MatteDewy
  • ← 11 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
  • ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #13
  • ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
  • β†’ 1 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
  • β†’ 4 3 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
How we rate finish β†’
πŸ’„

Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • β†’ 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
  • β†’ 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
  • ← 3 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation (tinted)
How we rate makeup base β†’
🌊

Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
  • +6 2 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
How we rate water resistance β†’

Full ingredient list (51)

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 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. 2 Cyclopentasiloxane

    Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
  3. 3 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 8 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 10 sebum-absorbing powder
  4. 4 Zinc Oxide

    Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)

    • ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
    • light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
    • pills ← 3 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
  5. 5 Dipropylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  6. 6 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  7. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  8. 8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate

    Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 6.4 UV protection
    • ↑ 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
  9. 9 Caprylyl Methicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  10. 10 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

    Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 14.4 UV protection
    • ↑ 5 migrates into eyes with sweat
  11. 11 Isopropyl Palmitate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 7 heavy comedogenic ester
    • 2 β†’ dewy slippy emollient ester
    • ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
  12. Colorant or pigment

  13. 13 Alcohol Denat

    Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes

  14. 14 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  15. Botanical extract

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

    • ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  17. 17 Magnesium Sulfate

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  18. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  19. 19 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  20. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  21. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  22. 22 Aluminum Hydroxide

    Supporting ingredient

  23. 23 Stearic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
  24. 24 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  25. 25 Hydrogen Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  26. 26 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  27. 27 Fragrance

    Fragrance

  28. 28 Silica Dimethyl Silylate

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  29. 29 Sodium Benzoate

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  30. 30 Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  31. 31 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  32. 32 Potassium Sorbate

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  33. 33 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  34. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  35. 35 Isostearic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  36. 36 Isopropyl Myristate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 heavy comedogenic ester
    • 1 β†’ dewy slippy emollient ester
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  37. 37 Lecithin

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  38. 38 Ethylhexyl Palmitate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 heavy comedogenic ester
    • 1 β†’ dewy slippy emollient ester
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  39. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  40. 40 Ci 77492

    Colorant or pigment

    • ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  41. Botanical extract

  42. 42 Ci 77491

    Colorant or pigment

  43. 43 Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer

    Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance

    • ↑ 3 film former
  44. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

    • ↑ 3 film former
  45. 45 Biosaccharide Gum-4

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  46. Botanical extract

  47. Botanical extract

  48. 48 Aloe Vera Extract

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  49. Botanical extract

  50. Botanical extract

  51. Botanical extract

Is Missha Soft Finish Sun Milk good for oily skin?

Yes, it is a strong fit. It has a matte finish and a low breakout-risk rating, so it commonly suits oily and combination skin. Results can vary by individual.

Does the Missha All Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk Spf50+/Pa+++ leave a white cast?

Its white cast rates as low, so it tends not to leave an obvious white tint. It dries matte and feels lightweight.

Is it mineral or chemical?

It is a hybrid sunscreen. It pairs the mineral filter zinc oxide with chemical filters such as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.

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