Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ .

Published on January 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones

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Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++

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Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

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Ingredient Info

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Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ 19 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

spf rating

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ 19 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)

Mineral UV Filter

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter

Mineral UV Filter

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ 19 ingredients

Zinc Oxide 10.7% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7% • Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Alcohol • Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Dimethicone • Isopropyl Palmitate • Talc • Glycerin • Peg-32 • Methicone • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Polysilicone-9 • Peg-3 Dimethicone • Parfum • BHT • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Cyclopentasiloxane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Zinc Oxide

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Liked

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

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Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

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Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Talc

What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

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Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

Peg-12 Dimethicone

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-12 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 13.

Peg-3 Dimethicone

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Peg-3 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

Polysilicone-9

What it does:

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-9.

Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Biore Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

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