Cyber Colors Protective Mild UV Milk SPF 50+ PA+++
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Sun protectionSPF 50 · 1 UV filterBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extractWorks well
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Propylheptyl caprylate + 6 moreWorks
“It is gentle, moisturizing and ultra-light with no skin whitening effect.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
saccharide hydrolysate, portulaca oleracea extract.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethiconol, salvia hispanica seed extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus reticulata extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Zinc oxide~12–15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~5.7–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicapratePropylheptyl caprylate~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateDisiloxane~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium stearate~2.6–3.2%
Dicaprylyl ether~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherPropanediol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerDimethicone/methicone copolymer~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan caprylate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylatePolyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethiconol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolGlyceryl caprate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilSaccharide hydrolysate~0.5–0.75%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Citrus reticulata extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilSalvia hispanica seed extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Salvia hispanica seed extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractHouttuynia cordata extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Curcuma longa root~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Curcuma longa rootCentella asiatica extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractIngredient list view
Water, Zinc oxide, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Disiloxane, Potassium stearate, Dicaprylyl ether, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Sodium chloride, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone/methicone copolymer, Sorbitan caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl caprate, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Saccharide hydrolysate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Curcuma longa root, Centella asiatica extract
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| Cyber ColorsProtective Mild UV Milk SPF 50+ PA+++YOUR PRODUCT | innisfree[ INNISFREE ] Intensive Anti-Pollution Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ | PESTLOSaferecipe Sun Essence | DR. ATOMoisture Daily Sun Protect SPF50+ PA++++ | |
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| Match | — | 46% | 42% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $17.60 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We are worried that "Cyber Colors - Protective Mild UV Milk SPF 50+ PA+++" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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