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Caudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF30 by Caudalie

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 3.5% - 4.3%

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Product summary

We believe that "Caudalie - Milky Sun Spray SPF30 by Caudalie" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.10% - 1.30%, avobenzone 2.30% - 2.80%, uvinul t 1.80% - 2.20% and amiloxate 3.50% - 4.30%.

Irritation risk

It contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails from 13.00£ up to 21.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 3.5% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.1% - 1.3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.3% - 2.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The brand's new patented anti-ageing sun protection uses minimal filters that are safe for both the skin and nature.

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This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Lightweight and milky, the non-sticky sun lotion absorbs quickly and delivers high protection; it creates a comfortable shield against the sun's rays while leaving skin feeling hydrated and moisturised, ready to build a luminous and long-lasting tan.

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 0.75% - 1.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

cetearyl alcohol 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

dibutyl adipate 3.5% - 4.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 3.5% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating

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Potential irritants

isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 3.5% - 4.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating

parfum 0.6% - 0.95%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl carbonate 4.8% - 5.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

vitis vinifera fruit water 4.6% - 5.6%

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Dibutyl adipate, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Propanediol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, Ethylhexyl triazone, C20-22 alcohols, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Glycerin, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Parfum, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium hydroxide, Palmitoyl grape seed extract, Picea abies wood extract, Vitis vinifera juice, Citric acid, O-cymen-5-ol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Unknown

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%	38%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol trehalose	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: ascorbic acid salicylic acid +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cocos nucifera oil diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: ferulic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate drometrizole trisiloxane +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: homosalate phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride ectoin +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: alpha-glucan oligosaccharide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate drometrizole trisiloxane +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +18 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	paullinia cupana seed extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +21 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Caudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF30 by Caudalie

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Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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