MISSHA All Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk SPF50+ PA+++
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims 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-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extractStrong evidence
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 · Camellia sinensis leaf extractStrong evidence
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 · Dimethicone, Betaine + 12 moreGood evidence
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, 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: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.6–6.8%
- 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 glycolAlcohol denat.~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.5–4.2%
- 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~3.1–3.8%
- 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~2.4–2.9%
- 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 salicylateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.9–2.4%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneHelichrysum arenarium extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~1.2–1.5%
- 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 triazineSilica~0.9–1.1%
Althaea rosea root extract~0.5–0.7%
- 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 extractCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGlycerin~0.4–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinNylon-12~0.4–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Parfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.25–0.4%
- 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 extractLimonia acidissima extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- 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 DimethiconeAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 crosspolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.35%
Bht~0.2–0.35%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Rosa davurica bud extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Pentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolChrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia japonica flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractVp/hexadecene copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerPsidium guajava leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Abronia villosa leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractCinchona succirubra bark extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus mume flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclopentasiloxane~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneSalvia officinalis water~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Calendula officinalis flower water~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower water~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylates/dimethicone copolymerCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractRhodiola rosea root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morus alba fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diospyros kaki leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.25–0.45%
Artemisia princeps leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methoxy peg/ppg-25/4 dimethicone~0.15–0.3%
Bis-peg/ppg-20/5 peg/ppg-20/5 dimethicone~0.15–0.3%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.4%
- 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 triglycerideCaprylyl methicone~0.1–0.2%
- 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 methiconeBetaine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Helichrysum arenarium extract, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Silica, Althaea rosea root extract, Caprylyl glycol, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Limonia acidissima extract, Dimethicone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Bht, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Rosa davurica bud extract, Potassium sorbate, Pentylene glycol, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Psidium guajava leaf extract, Abronia villosa leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Cinchona succirubra bark extract, Prunus mume flower extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Salvia officinalis water, Calendula officinalis flower water, Pelargonium graveolens flower water, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rhodiola rosea root extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Methoxy peg/ppg-25/4 dimethicone, Bis-peg/ppg-20/5 peg/ppg-20/5 dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl methicone, Betaine
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "MISSHA - All Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk SPF50+ PA+++" can offer 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).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. 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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.20% - 1.50%, avobenzone 1.90% - 2.40%, octinoxate 3.50% - 4.20%, octisalate 2.40% - 2.90% and octocrylene 3.10% - 3.80%.
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 this sunscreen 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.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
- When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
- As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it does not sting eyes.
Price
The product retails for 21.95A$ in Australia and from 13.13$ up to 16.85$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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