MISSHA All Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk SPF 50+ PA +++
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 5 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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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 · 1 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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (camellia japonica flower extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 11 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:
betaine, althaea rosea root 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: dimethicone, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Rosa davurica bud extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helichrysum arenarium extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol denat.~5.9–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctocrylene~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneEthylhexyl salicylate~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateButylene glycol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerSilica~1.2–1.9%
Althaea rosea root extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that has some anti-inflammatory properties, can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is also used to thicken the product formulations
More about Althaea rosea root extractBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~0.9–1.35%
- 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 triazineRosa davurica bud extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.35–0.8%
- 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 extractNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.3–0.7%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractAbronia villosa leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinchona succirubra bark extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhodiola rosea root extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Psidium guajava leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonia acidissima extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPueraria lobata root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diospyros kaki leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morus alba fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia princeps leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.15–0.65%
Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia japonica flower extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractPrunus mume flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower water~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower water~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis water~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dimethicone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeNylon-12~0.2–0.7%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerBht~0.15–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Betaine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCaprylyl methicone~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeMethoxy peg/ppg-25/4 dimethicone~0.15–0.6%
Bis-peg/ppg-20/5 peg/ppg-20/5 dimethicone~0.15–0.55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.7%
- 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 triglycerideDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Helichrysum arenarium extract, Alcohol denat., Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butylene glycol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Silica, Althaea rosea root extract, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Rosa davurica bud extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Abronia villosa leaf extract, Cinchona succirubra bark extract, Rhodiola rosea root extract, Psidium guajava leaf extract, Limonia acidissima extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Prunus mume flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower water, Pelargonium graveolens flower water, Salvia officinalis water, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Bht, Sodium hydroxide, Betaine, Caprylyl methicone, Methoxy peg/ppg-25/4 dimethicone, Bis-peg/ppg-20/5 peg/ppg-20/5 dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum
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Product summary
The ingredient list suggests that "MISSHA - All Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk SPF 50+ PA +++" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).
This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. 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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 0.90% - 1.35%, avobenzone 1.90% - 2.90%, octinoxate 4.80% - 7.20%, octisalate 3.30% - 5.00% and octocrylene 4.00% - 6.00%.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5
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