Senka Perfect Uv Milk Spf 50+ Pa++++
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Senka Perfect UV Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen pairing mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with chemical filters like Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It dries to a matte, lightweight finish and rates excellent as a makeup base, though it can leave a moderate white cast and may sting somewhat near the eyes. With excellent protection and a 79/100 score, it suits oily skin that wants a mattifying daily layer.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #6, UV filter
- +12.8 Octocrylene at #10, UV filter
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #20, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β25.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β15.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #6 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #10, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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White cast
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #15
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
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Eye sting
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- β7 Octocrylene at #10, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β11 Octinoxate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Heavy feel
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #15
- +9.6 Volatile alcohol at #3, evaporating texture
- +3.6 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
- +1.6 Volatile hydrocarbon at #4, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β17 Isopropyl Myristate at #7, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
64
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- β24 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Myristate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Octocrylene at #10, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #13, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Zinc Oxide at #5, 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 #3
- β 10.5 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, β¦)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #16, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 10 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, β¦)
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 4 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Myristate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 12 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #3), fast, even canvas
- β 6 3 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 6 High mineral load at #5 greys under foundation
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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 (22)
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 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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3 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 high up speeds filter migration
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 17 heavy comedogenic ester
- 4 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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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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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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10 Octocrylene
Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 12.8 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 7 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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12 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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14 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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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16 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
Does Senka Perfect UV Milk leave a white cast?
White cast is moderate. It contains mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide alongside chemical filters, so it can leave some visible residue that may need a little blending.
Is the Senka Perfect Uv Milk Spf 50+ Pa++++ good for oily skin and under makeup?
It suits oily skin and rates excellent as a makeup base. The finish is matte and lightweight, though it may sting somewhat if it reaches your eyes.
Is Senka Perfect UV Milk any good?
It scores 79/100 in our catalog with excellent SPF 50+ PA++++ protection. The matte finish and strong makeup-base performance make it a good everyday option for oily skin.