Tatcha Mini The Milky Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ with Encapsulated Ectoin + Vitamin E
Works for
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-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extract, TocopherolWorks well
“This everyday formula visibly corrects signs of UV-induced damage like fine lines, redness, and dark spots, and provides intense hydration while soothing stressed skin.”
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 toneCamellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
“This everyday formula visibly corrects signs of UV-induced damage like fine lines, redness, and dark spots, and provides intense hydration while soothing stressed skin.”
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-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 7 moreWorks
“A milky-light SPF 50+ sunscreen that disappears on skin, visibly corrects UV damage, and delivers hydration.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2.3%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateEthylhexyl salicylate4.5%
- 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 salicylateWater~40–60%
Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Can contain humectants that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free oxidants
More about Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrateButylene glycol~3.9–5.9%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 lauratePropanediol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.2–1.8%
- 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 extractCladosiphon okamuranus extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.55–1.35%
- 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 extractAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–1%
- 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 crosspolymerCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–1.15%
- 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 triglycerideHydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholineTocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolEctoin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateParfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Silica~0.1–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIron oxides~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Water, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Propanediol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cladosiphon okamuranus extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Tocopherol, Ectoin, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| TatchaMini The Milky Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ with Encapsulated Ectoin + Vitamin EYOUR PRODUCT | Tatcha US DEVThe Milky Sunscreen SPF 50 | Face Reality SkincareBrilliant Defense SPF 50 | La Roche-PosayAnthelios UV Control Sunscreen SPF 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 45% | 43% |
| Price | $22.00 | — | $42.00+$20.00 | $26.44+$4.44 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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