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SVR Sun Secure Milk SPF 50+

SVR Sun Secure Milk SPF 50+

81/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

SVR Sun Secure Milk is an SPF 50+ chemical and hybrid sunscreen built on a modern filter blend including Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Ethylhexyl Triazone. It commonly wears lightweight and matte with a low white cast, does not typically sting, and works well under makeup. Protection is rated excellent for high daily UV defense. At 80.8/100 it is generally a strong, well-rounded everyday choice.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Excellent 92
  • +12 Homosalate at #2, UV filter
  • +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
  • +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
  • +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
  • +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #11, UV filter
  • βˆ’29.1 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’2.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

Medium 47
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Homosalate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’12.6 Octinoxate at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
How we rate health safety β†’
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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 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 72
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’9 Homosalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • 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 99
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’1 Glycine Soja Oil at #20, moderate comedogenic signal
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

High 32
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’12 1 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Squalene)
  • βˆ’24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate)
  • βˆ’18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Glycine Soja Oil, Lecithin)
  • βˆ’14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Beheneth-25)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Low 85
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 6 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Corn Starch Modified, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
  • β†’ 1 Glycerin at #25, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 2 2 emollient lipids (Squalene, Glycine Soja Oil)
How we rate moisture β†’
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Finish

Matte
MatteDewy
  • ← 5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Corn Starch Modified)
  • ← 6 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
  • β†’ 2 2 emollient lipids (Glycine Soja Oil, Squalene)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
  • β†’ 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
  • ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
  • +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
How we rate water resistance β†’

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.

  • ✨ Niacinamide

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 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. 2 Homosalate

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

    • ↑ 12 UV protection
    • ↑ 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
  3. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  4. Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)

    • ↑ 17.1 UV protection
    • ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
    • ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
  5. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  6. 6 Diisopropyl Adipate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  7. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  8. 8 Beheneth-25

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
  9. Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  10. 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)
  11. 11 Ethylhexyl Triazone

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 17.6 UV protection
  12. 12 Propanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  13. 13 Polymethyl Methacrylate

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  14. 14 Corn Starch Modified

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  15. 15 Niacinamide

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  16. 16 Aminomethyl Propanol

    pH adjuster

  17. 17 Beta-Carotene

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  18. 18 Beta-Sitosterol

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  19. Botanical extract

  20. 20 Glycine Soja Oil

    Plant oil, an emollient

    • ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  21. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  22. 22 Lecithin

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  23. Botanical extract

  24. 24 Squalene

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  25. 25 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  26. 26 Phytic Acid

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  27. 27 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  28. 28 Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  29. 29 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  30. 30 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  31. 31 Cellulose Gum

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  32. 32 Cetearyl Alcohol

    Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind

  33. 33 Citric Acid

    pH adjuster

  34. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  35. 35 Lysolecithin

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  36. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  37. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  38. 38 Pentylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  39. 39 Polyester-7

    Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance

    • ↑ 3 film former
  40. 40 Polysorbate 60

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  41. 41 Sodium Laureth Sulfate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  42. 42 Sorbitan Isostearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  43. 43 Coco-Glucoside

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  44. 44 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  45. 45 Potassium Sorbate

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  46. 46 Sodium Benzoate

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  47. 47 Fragrance

    Fragrance

Does SVR Sun Secure Milk leave a white cast?

No, it is a chemical and hybrid formula that commonly leaves a low white cast. The finish is generally matte and lightweight, and it works well under makeup.

Is the SVR Sun Secure Milk SPF 50+ good for oily or acne-prone skin?

Its matte finish and low breakout risk make it generally well suited to oily and acne-prone skin. It also does not typically sting.

Is SVR Sun Secure Milk a good sunscreen?

Yes, it scores 80.8/100 with excellent protection from a modern filter blend. It is generally a strong, well-rounded everyday SPF 50+ choice.

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