MISSHA All Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk for dry skin
Zinc Oxide
Titanium Dioxide
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
Dimethicone
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other sunscreens fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- This formulation offers moderate suitability for your dry skin, as glycerin and isopropyl palmitate provide some hydration, though they may not be sufficient for intense dryness.
- The product excels in UV protection due to zinc oxide and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, while aloe barbadensis leaf extract and glycerin offer general soothing and hydration benefits.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Apply this sunscreen during your AM routine every morning. Reapply every two hours when exposed to the sun.
- Apply the sunscreen as the final step in your morning routine after your moisturizer.
- Gently smooth a nickel-sized amount over your face and neck, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply the sunscreen on clean, dry skin to ensure even protection and absorption.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.0k+ reviewsThis sunscreen is highly favored by users with oily and combination skin for its fluid texture that sets to a soft, matte finish, providing excellent oil control. Users with dry or darker skin tones, however, have noted that it can be excessively drying and may leave a visible white or pinkish cast that is difficult to blend.
Highlights
Matte finish Mostly Mentioned
- “dries down matte”
- “powdery finish”
- “controls oil all day”
- “soft satin-matte”
- “not greasy at all”
Good under makeup Often Mentioned
- “works as a primer”
- “makeup sits well”
- “no pilling under foundation”
- “smooth base”
- “prevents makeup sliding”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “very runny”
- “watery consistency”
- “absorbs quickly”
- “feels like nothing”
- “light liquid texture”
Non-sticky Often Mentioned
- “zero stickiness”
- “fresh feeling”
- “no residue”
- “silky touch”
- “hair doesn't stick”
Leaves white cast Often Mentioned
- “ghostly face”
- “visible white cast”
- “not for dark skin”
- “pale pink tint”
- “looks chalky”
Tone-up effect Sometimes Noted
- “brightens skin”
- “nice tone-up”
- “evens out skin tone”
- “makes skin look flawless”
- “subtle pink tint”
Can be drying Sometimes Noted
- “clings to dry patches”
- “too dry for winter”
- “sucked moisture out”
- “skin felt tight”
- “emphasizes flakes”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “smells like perfume”
- “overpowering floral scent”
- “lingers too long”
- “irritated my nose”
- “strong powdery smell”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “clogged my pores”
- “caused small bumps”
- “broke me out”
- “acne flare-up”
- “comedogenic for me”
Stings eyes Rarely Noted
- “stings eyes”
- “eyes watered”
- “burns if it runs”
- “irritating near eyes”
- “had to wash off”
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Questions and answers
How well does Missha Soft Finish Sun Milk work for dry skin?
Missha Soft Finish Sun Milk works moderately well for dry skin, offering great sun protection along with some hydration from glycerin and isopropyl palmitate, though it may not be enough for intense dryness. This type of skin needs richer moisturizing ingredients and barrier-supporting components to lock in moisture and keep the skin soft.
Which ingredients make this sun milk a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin and isopropyl palmitate make this sun milk a fit for dry skin by providing some hydration. Because this is an average fit, a product of this type needs richer hydrating and moisturizing ingredients like effective emollients and humectants to support the skin barrier and properly address intense dryness.
What does Zinc Oxide do for dry skin?
Zinc oxide is unlikely to help dry skin on its own, because repeated use of this ingredient may increase water loss and lead to a scaly appearance. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients that lock in moisture and soothe the skin.
What does Titanium Dioxide do for dry skin?
Titanium dioxide sits on top of dry skin to block UV rays without sinking in or clogging pores. A product of this type needs rich, moisturizing ingredients like shea butter to keep dry skin soft and comfortable.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2001
Where does this sun milk go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This sun milk goes in your morning routine as the final step after your moisturizer. A sunscreen of this type works best for dry skin when it is paired with rich hydrators and nourishing moisturizers to prevent dryness.
Can I use this sun milk with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sun milk in the morning after applying your retinol and moisturizer, because it provides good UV protection and is unlikely to irritate dry skin. However, since it may not provide enough moisture on its own, dry skin needs a product of this type that also includes extra hydrating ingredients like ceramides and rich oils.
How often should I use this sun milk?
You can use this sun milk every morning as the final step in your daytime routine. It provides reliable UV protection with zinc oxide, but dry skin needs richer hydrating ingredients like heavy plant oils and butters to stay properly moisturized.
Can this sun milk clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This sun milk is unlikely to cause breakouts for dry skin, as its safety profile is excellent and it lacks harsh or irritating ingredients. However, a product of this type needs richer hydrators and soothing plant extracts to keep dry skin comfortable and balanced.
Is this sun milk fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Liposomal encapsulation of octyl methoxycinnamate increases its safety, skin affinity, and in vivo solar photoprotection factor while slowing its release and enhancing retention in the stratum corneum compared to a conventional formulation.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles selectively inhibited C. acnes, outperformed erythromycin in preclinical acne models, and safely reduced acne lesions and redness in a clinical trial.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2025Topical 0.5% hyaluronic-ZnO nanogel applied twice daily reduced inflammatory-lesion counts by 58% at week four in human subjects compared to baseline without causing erythema.
Biomedicines, 2025Nels cream achieved a similar reduction in inflammatory and noninflammatory lesion counts compared to 5% benzoyl peroxide in acne vulgaris patients, but caused significantly fewer side-effects such as peeling and dryness.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2000Topically applied coated and uncoated zinc oxide nanoparticles under flexing and massage are retained in the stratum corneum with no significant penetration into the viable epidermis and no cellular toxicity in human skin.
Nanomedicine, 2016Microfine titanium dioxide does not penetrate human skin when formulated in an oil-in-water emulsion with the pigment dispersed in the aqueous phase, compared to oily dispersions and liposomal encapsulation which allow deeper skin penetration.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Replacing microsized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with nanoparticles in sunscreens eliminates opaqueness and alters UV protection balance while inducing (photo)cyto- and genotoxicity and penetrating viable skin layers during long-term exposures.
Nanotechnology, Science and Applications, 2011Microfine zinc oxide and titanium dioxide do not penetrate the stratum corneum of porcine skin in vitro, indicating that their use in sunscreens does not pose a health risk from internal exposure.
Toxicology in Vitro, 2006Maximal topical applications of 6% bemotrizinol in a model sunscreen formulation did not result in meaningful systemic exposure in humans.
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2023Application of creams and emulgels containing immortelle extract and hemp oil increased skin hydration and reduced TEWL in 25 healthy volunteers compared to placebo samples and a non-treated control, with emulgels demonstrating enhanced herbal active delivery and better sensory properties than creams.
Pharmaceutics, 2021Polypropylene non-woven fabric impregnated with H. italicum extract using ethanol as a cosolvent demonstrated significantly greater potential for skin protection compared to other investigated samples on artificially irritated human skin without causing irritation or redness.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2023A night cream containing melatonin, carnosine, and Helichrysum italicum extract reduced oxidative stress ex vivo and improved hydration, reduced transepidermal water loss, decreased wrinkles and spots, and lowered skin reactivity in 117 individuals over up to 12 weeks of nightly use.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2020Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Why other sunscreens fit dry skin better
A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Zinc Oxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl Peg-10 Tris Trimethylsiloxy Silylethyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Alcohol Denat, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Quaternium-18 Bentonite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium Edta, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Ci 77492, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Ci 77491, Vp Hexadecene Copolymer, Acrylates Dimethicone Copolymer, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Rosa Davurica Bud Extract, Cinchona Succirubra Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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