Moonyu

Moonyu UV Protect Milk SPF 28 PA++

Name: Moonyu - UV Protect Milk SPF 28 PA++
Brand: Moonyu

SPF 28Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh·1 UV filter

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Sun protection

SPF 28 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrum

Weak protectionSPF under 30

SPF 28Partial spectrumMineral filters

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

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.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Titanium Dioxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Titanium Dioxide Mineral UVBUVA2 Photo-stable Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin~4.8–5.8%

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Moisturizing

Squalane, Glycerin + 10 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“This is responsible for three roles, sunscreen, moisturizing and also base makeup.”

Source: Yesstyle

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, aloe barbadensis 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: peg-10 dimethicone, squalane.

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~1.5–1.8%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.65–0.95%

Peg-10 dimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss~0.9–1.1%

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~6.9–8.4%

Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~2.3–2.8%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~2.8–3.4%

Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~3.3–4.1%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1.2–1.5%

Aloe barbadensis extract· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~0.45–0.7%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.7–1.05%

Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.35–0.65%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Citrus junos extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus junos extract—High~0.45–0.65%est.

Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.65%est.

Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.1–0.2%est.

Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~2.3–2.8%est.

Aluminum stearateUsed to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulationMedium~1.9–2.4%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.2–1.5%est.

Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.2%est.

Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.7–1.05%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.7–1.05%est.

Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.35–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cyclopentasiloxane~6.9–8.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Titanium dioxide~4.8–5.8%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Isohexadecane~3.3–4.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Butylene glycol~2.8–3.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~2.3–2.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Aluminum stearate~1.9–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation

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Alumina~1.8–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Squalane~1.5–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Pentylene glycol~1.2–1.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~1–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-10 dimethicone~0.9–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.7–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.7–1.05%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Glycerin~0.65–0.95%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Hydrolyzed lac~0.6–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Root

Not recognized

Aloe barbadensis extract~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Liquid-1, cherry leaf extract

Not recognized

Citrus junos extract~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.35–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.35–0.65%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.3–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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Poly

Not recognized

Glyceryl isostearate~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Etidronic acid~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glycyrrhizic acid~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-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

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Dimethylaminostyryl heptyl methyl thiazolium iodide~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium dioxide, Isohexadecane, Butylene glycol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Aluminum stearate, Alumina, Squalane, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed lac, Unknown, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Citrus junos extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Disteardimonium hectorite, Unknown, Glyceryl isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Etidronic acid, Glycyrrhizic acid, Tocopherol, Dimethylaminostyryl heptyl methyl thiazolium iodide, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil

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Product summary

We do not recommend "Moonyu - UV Protect Milk SPF 28 PA++" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. 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.