Hei Poa Suncare Melting MilkSPF50+
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 3 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Enriched with moisturizing Tahitian Monoi and antioxidant organic plant extracts, this lotion preserves and regenerates the skin's youthful appearance, protecting it from the harmful effects of the sun. Skin looks revitalized.”
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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:
glycerin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Gardenia taitensis flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideTriethyl citrate~4.4–5.3%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineDiethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateDiethylhexyl butamido triazone~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylhexyl butamido triazoneGlycerin~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPropanediol~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOryza sativa starch~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica campestris seed oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateLauryl glucoside~0.7–1.05%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateCocos nucifera oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilParfum~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGardenia taitensis flower extract~0.5–0.7%
Cistus monspeliensis extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stevia rebaudiana extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that adds a sweat taste to products (for example, for lip products). Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Stevia rebaudiana extractSesamum indicum seed oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilGlycine soja oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilHydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.45%
1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Microcrystalline cellulose~0.25–0.45%
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateTyrosine~0.2–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCellulose gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.25%
Glyceryl stearate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triethyl citrate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Oryza sativa starch, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer, Brassica campestris seed oil, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Cocos nucifera oil, Parfum, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Cistus monspeliensis extract, Stevia rebaudiana extract, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Tyrosine, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Tocopherol, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Citric acid
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Product summary
We believe that "Hei Poa - Suncare Melting MilkSPF50+" 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 should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 3.40% - 4.20%, uvinul a plus 2.90% - 3.50% and uvasorb heb 2.50% - 3.00%.
Irritation risk
It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. 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.
Price
The product retails from 12.40£ up to 22.31£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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