Topicrem MELA Unifying Ultra-Moisturizing Milk SPF 15
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Topicrem MELA Unifying Ultra-Moisturizing Milk is an SPF 15 product built on a modern filter system of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, and Ethylhexyl Triazone. It wears with a balanced, lightweight finish, keeps white cast low, and generally does not sting, with a low breakout- trigger rating. Protection is rated good, though SPF 15 is the lowest tier and is generally suited to brief or incidental sun rather than extended exposure. With a score of 82/100, it scores well on formulation despite the modest SPF.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
71
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +19.2 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #8, UV filter
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #9, UV filter
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Heavy feel
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Cera Alba at #17, wax film
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Comedogenic
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- β7 Isopropyl Isostearate at #10, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate)
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate)
- +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #6, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Nourishing
LightNourishing
- β 16 Glycerin at #2, the anchor humectant
- β 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 2 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Isostearate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer)
- β 7 Humectant syrup tackiness
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
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.
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (27)
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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2 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 16 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 β nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Supporting ingredient
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.2 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 7 heavy comedogenic ester
- 2 β dewy slippy emollient ester
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11 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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17 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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21 Fragrance
Fragrance
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22 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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24 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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Botanical extract
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27 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Is Topicrem MELA Unifying Milk mineral or chemical?
It is fully chemical, built on a modern filter system of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, and Ethylhexyl Triazone.
Does the Topicrem MELA Unifying Ultra-Moisturizing Milk SPF 15 leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low. As an all-chemical formula it tends to absorb clear on most skin tones.
What SPF is it and is it good?
It is SPF 15, the lowest tier, generally suited to brief or incidental sun rather than extended exposure. It scores 82/100 on its modern formulation despite the modest SPF.