“It’s nuts,” and “It doesn’t feel like a sunscreen at all!” are just some of the reactions we shared in our Glamour beauty chat group after getting our hands on Tatcha’s new Milky Sunscreen (SPF 50+ PA+++). Our surprise wasn’t so much that Tatcha—known for its barely-there moisturizers and weightless essences—released a product with an elegant, serum-like feel, but that the brand managed to pull it off as a sunscreen.
The not-so-secret lies in the name itself, and while there’s no actual milk in the product, it’s formulated to feel like you’re layering on a serum rather than a chalky sunblock.
About the chemical formula
Milky skin care products aren’t exactly new; David Petrillo, a cosmetic chemist in Reno, Nevada, and founder of the skin care brand Perfect Image, previously told Glamour that “milk has been used for centuries as a natural beauty remedy due to its beneficial properties for the skin.” But these lightweight formulas are particularly prevalent in today’s buzzy skin care routines (think of Rhode’s viral toner and Ma:nyo’s new-classic cleanser), and they’ve now reached the proverbial sunscreen aisle.
Tatcha’s new sunscreen has a liquid texture with a serum-like viscosity. In addition to broad-spectrum SPF 50+ protection against UVA and UVB rays, it has a PA++++ rating (a metric standard for Asian sunscreens). The PA rating ranges from PA+ to PA++++, so this is the highest available. Plus, it offers additional skin care benefits for aging skin concerns like fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. Below are the main ingredients:
- Vitamin E: An antioxidant that shields skin from sun damage and environmental stressors. It also provides hydration and softens skin.
- Okinawa aloe: A plant extract that helps mitigate inflammation and redness, leaving skin dewy and texture-free
- Ectoin: A hydrating skin care ingredient that helps strengthen the skin barrier and protect against UV damage and pollution.
With high hopes, we asked four Glamour editors to try the Tatcha Milky Sunscreen (SPF 50+ PA+++) on their different skin types, and to follow up with their typical beauty routine to test its wearability under makeup.
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