Quick Summary:
Date Tested: 12/1/2025
In this Omi Sun Bears Active Protect Milk SPF 50 sunscreen lotion review, I test a cute sunscreen that protects only as well as a SPF 30. Thanks go to Sierra for this sunscreen!
Cute: Bears.
Not cute: SPF 30ish protection despite being marketed as SPF 50.
The Omi Sun Bears Active Protect Milk SPF 50 sunscreen lotion is a hybrid sunscreen formula which contains various amounts of Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (concentration is not specified).
The Omi Sun Bears Active Protect Milk reduced 74.50% of irradiated UVA, 72.03% UVB, and 74.34% of total UVI – UV filtering ability similar to SPF 30 formulations.
Omi Sun Bears Active Protect Milk SPF 50 sunscreen lotion ingredients
Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Inactive Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dpg, Silica, Dimethicone, Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, (Hydroxylated/carbonated) (Magnesium/alanine/zinc), Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Myristic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tea Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Root Extract, (Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone) Crosspolymer, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Alum Potassium, Fragrance, Bg, Bht, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben
Manufacturers Website: www.omibh.co.jp
Omi Sun Bears Active Protect Milk SPF 50 sunscreen lotion characteristics at a glance:
- Formulated with sebum-absorbing powder to reduce shine and stickiness, this sweat-wicking formula keeps skin feeling smooth and dry. Sweat and odor are also no longer a concern.
- (*Depending on the fragrance)
- Contains alum, a skin-tightening ingredient, green tea extract, Scutellaria root extract, and glycyrrhetinic acid, an ingredient that prevents rough skin.
- Refreshing grapefruit scent (subtle fragrance). Waterproof.
- Viscosity is very low (liquid)
Prepared slide BEFORE testing
The Omi Sun Bears Active Protect Milk SPF 50 sunscreen lotion is essentially a liquid, and spreads quite evenly. The spots observable on the slide sample are trapped air bubbles.
Omi Sun Bears Active Protect Milk SPF 50 sunscreen lotion UV blocking test results
Ultraviolet light quick reference:
UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.
UV test results:
Ultraviolet sensor readings:
| Before Sunscreen | After Sunscreen | % UV Blocked | |
| TEMP | 65.85 | 65.3 | |
| UVA | 44498.5 | 11348.25 | 74.50% |
| UVB | 2429 | 679.5 | 72.03% |
| UVI | 26.235 | 6.73 | 74.34% |
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Testing notes:
Not very high protection, but cute.
Want to try the Omi Sun Bears Active Protect Milk SPF 50 sunscreen lotion?
SPF 30 protection. Meh, but bears.
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