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Milky Hair Screen

Milky Hair Screen
DARLING
Benefits
  • Antioxidant
  • Hair Strengthening
  • Chemical Filters
  • Promotes Shine
  • Anti-Frizz
  • Conditioning
  • Hydrating

The DARLING Milky Hair Screen is a multi-purpose leave-in treatment for daily hair protection, pre-styling and hydration. It weightlessly coats hair, shielding against UV rays, heat up to 230°C/446°F and environmental stressors without rinsing.

Next-Generation UV Filters absorb UV rays and convert them into heat to protect against keratin degradation, colour fading and brittleness caused by sun exposure. Baobab Extract strengthens and repairs the hair fibre with vitamins, amino acids and polysaccharides, while forming a hydrating film that enhances softness and shine.

Tara Extract and Organic Sunflower Sprout Extract provide antioxidant protection and repair for chemically treated or damaged hair, while a Plant-Based Conditioner derived from Moringa Oleifera deeply nourishes, smooths and boosts resilience — leaving hair soft, manageable and visibly healthier.

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The DARLING Milky Hair Screen is a multi-purpose leave-in treatment for daily hair protection, pre-styling and hydration. It weightlessly coats hair, shielding against UV rays, heat up to 230°C/446°F and environmental stressors without rinsing.

Next-Generation UV Filters absorb UV rays and convert them into heat to protect against keratin degradation, colour fading and brittleness caused by sun exposure. Baobab Extract strengthens and repairs the hair fibre with vitamins, amino acids and polysaccharides, while forming a hydrating film that enhances softness and shine.

Tara Extract and Organic Sunflower Sprout Extract provide antioxidant protection and repair for chemically treated or damaged hair, while a Plant-Based Conditioner derived from Moringa Oleifera deeply nourishes, smooths and boosts resilience — leaving hair soft, manageable and visibly healthier.

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More Info

  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
Who it is for
Green tick
For you if

Chemical SPF

Fragile Hair

Dry Hair

Dull Hair

Frizzy Hair

Coloured Hair

Red Cross
Not For you if

Fragrance Intolerance


Not sure? Consult an expert.

How to Apply
As a leave-in conditioner, mist liberally through towel-dried hair prior to brushing and/or heat styling for easy detangling, added conditioning and thermal protection. As a hair shield, apply to dry or wet hair and scalp throughout the day for enhanced UV protection and hydration promoting a soft, glossy finish. Shake well before use. Do not rinse.
Ingredients

Scroll down the page for a full breakdown of the active ingredients.

Aqua (Water/Eau), C15-19 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Polyquaternium-37, Polysilicone-18, Cetyl Phosphate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Lactic Acid, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Amyl Cinnamal, Terpineol, Benzyl Alcohol, Geranyl Acetate.


Please note: The ingredients listed in this product are subject to change as the formulation is updated. We aim to update the INCI list as soon as possible, but we encourage you to read the ingredient list on the product itself to ensure it's suitable for your personal use.

Smell & Texture

Smells Like: Tropical notes of Coconut, Tiaré and Monoi.

Texture: A soft, glossy mist spray

About the Brand
Brand logo
Founded in 2018 in Modena by Ilenia Gebennini and Alberto Giacobazzi, Darling set out to make sunscreen desirable and effortless. Blending Italian design with skincare-level nourishment and advanced UV protection, the brand delivers high-performance formulas with a seamless, non-greasy finish. This approach turned SPF into a cult-status ritual celebrated worldwide.

We love Darling for reimagining sun protection as skincare. Powered by advanced chemical filters, their formulas glide on seamlessly, leaving a silky texture and a natural, healthy glow that feels like a second skin. These next-generation filters also provide high, stable protection, making Darling not only effective but also beautifully wearable every day. Unlike traditional sunscreens, it delivers protection you’ll actually want to wear.

Darling is powered by next-generation chemical filters, including Uvinul T150, Uvinul A Plus, and Tinosorb S. These advanced actives convert UV rays into heat, delivering stable, broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB damage. Lightweight and sheer, they blend seamlessly into the skin and are suitable for even sensitive types. Non-irritating and environmentally friendly, these filters make Darling’s suncare both high-performing and effortlessly wearable.

The Benefits

  • - + Antioxidant Protection
  • - + Strengthening
  • - + UV Chemical Filters
  • - + No White-Cast
  • - + Promoting Shine
  • - + Anti-Frizz
  • - + Conditioning
  • - + Hydrating
Antioxidant Protection

Antioxidant protection in haircare uses natural molecules known as antioxidants to neutralise harmful free radicals. These unstable, reactive atoms are caused by environmental factors like pollution, UV radiation, and chemical exposure, which can damage hair follicles and irritate the scalp, leading to hair loss, compromised growth, and weakened hair structure. By incorporating antioxidants into your haircare routine, you can combat these negative effects and promote healthy, strong, radiant, and smooth hair.

Strengthening

Strengthening in haircare is all about restoring your hair's healthy structure and enhancing its resilience against damage, breakage, and the stresses of daily styling, such as heat exposure. Strengthening haircare products deliver essential components like proteins, hydration, and lipids that work together to reinforce hair strands. They support internal hair bonds, restore moisture, and coat the outer layer to protect and smooth, resulting in a shinier, smoother finish. By promoting a healthier hair structure, these products encourage faster hair growth and improve manageability.

UV Chemical Filters

UV chemical filters are advanced photoprotective agents designed to shield the hair from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation. Unlike mineral filters, these molecules absorb UV rays and convert them into harmless heat, preventing structural damage to the hair fibre. Prolonged UV exposure can degrade keratin, weaken the hair shaft, and lead to dryness, brittleness, colour fading, and loss of shine. By integrating UV chemical filters into haircare formulations, these actives help preserve strength, maintain colour vibrancy, and protect against environmental stress, leaving the hair smoother, more resilient and visibly healthier.

No White-Cast

No white cast formulations are designed to blend seamlessly into the skin without leaving any visible residue, ensuring a natural, undetectable finish across all skin tones. Traditional mineral-based textures can sometimes sit on the surface and create a pale or ashy appearance, but advanced formulations use refined particle technology and optimized dispersion to eliminate this effect.

Promoting Shine

Promoting Shine in haircare is all about restoring the hair’s surface integrity so it can better reflect light. Shine is a direct result of a smooth, sealed cuticle, when the protective outer scales lie flat, light reflects evenly, giving hair its healthy, radiant appearance.

Dry, damaged, or lipid-depleted hair loses this reflectivity due to raised, fragmented cuticles. Shine-enhancing formulations work by replenishing moisture and essential lipids, smoothing the hair fibre, and coating it with film-forming actives. These ingredients help repair surface damage, seal the cuticle, and create a polished finish, leaving hair softer, glossier, and more vibrant. By reinforcing both hydration and structure, these formulas restore luminosity and improve overall hair vitality.

Anti-Frizz

Anti-frizz treatments focus on smoothing your hair and reducing frizziness by addressing its root causes. Frizz happens when the hair cuticle lifts due to hydration imbalance, humidity, and damage. This raised cuticle allows moisture to enter and swell the hair shaft, creating a rough texture. Anti-frizz products work by sealing the cuticle, locking in hydration, and protecting your hair from environmental and heat damage. The result is smoother, more manageable hair with significantly less frizz, giving you a sleek and polished look.

Conditioning

Conditioning in hair products involves replenishing hydration, nutrients, and oils to your hair strands, enhancing their manageability, smoothness, and overall health. Hair often suffers from damage caused by environmental factors like sun exposure, heat styling, brushing, and chemical treatments such as dyeing. When your hair bonds are compromised, it becomes tangled, less manageable, prone to breakage, and frizzy, losing its natural shine. Conditioning agents strengthen these bonds to repair damage, smooth the hair cuticle, reduce friction between strands, and lock in hydration. This results in softer, shinier hair that is more resistant to breakage and frizz. Regular conditioning promotes healthier, more resilient hair, visibly improving its texture and appearance quickly.

Hydrating

Hydrating your hair means boosting its water content to ensure strands stay resilient, flexible, and healthy. Proper hydration is key to preserving the integrity of your hair's cuticle. When well-hydrated, the cuticle lies flat and smooth, creating a barrier against environmental damage and reducing friction between strands, which results in less tangling and a smoother texture. Heat styling, sun exposure, and harsh chemical treatments can strip your hair of its natural moisture. Using gentle haircare products designed to hydrate without weighing your hair down helps prevent dryness, brittleness, and breakage while enhancing shine and making your hair more manageable.

  • - + Antioxidant Protection
  • - + Strengthening
  • - + UV Chemical Filters
  • - + No White-Cast
  • - + Promoting Shine
  • - + Anti-Frizz
  • - + Conditioning
  • - + Hydrating

Active Ingredients

  • - + Baobab Extract
  • - + Next-Gen UV Filters
  • - + Tara Extract & Organic Sunflower Sprout Extract
  • - + Plant-Based Conditioner
Baobab Extract

Baobab Extract contains vitamin C, B vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and polysaccharides. These components work together to strengthen and repair the hair fiber, improving resilience and elasticity while forming a light, hydrating film that enhances softness and shine. The extract’s powerful antioxidants help protect hair and scalp from UV and environmental damage, while its natural sugars attract moisture to maintain smoothness and manageability. Ideal for dry, damaged, color-treated, or heat-stressed hair, it nourishes both the strands and the scalp, promoting healthier, stronger, and more radiant hair overall.

Next-Gen UV Filters

Next-generation UV filters represent a new standard in sun protection, delivering high-performance, broad-spectrum defence with exceptional photostability. Advanced filters such as Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate provide long-lasting, reliable protection against both UVA and UVB rays, helping to prevent premature ageing, pigmentation, and cellular damage. Their high efficiency allows for lightweight, invisible formulations that sit seamlessly on the skin without heaviness, greasiness, or white cast—offering a more refined, comfortable approach to daily SPF with improved tolerability, even for sensitive skin.

Tara Extract & Organic Sunflower Sprout Extract

Tara Extract and Organic Sunflower Sprout Extract, is a powerful antioxidant duo that offers comprehensive care for damaged hair. Tara Extract, derived from the Tara plant, strengthens chemically treated hair, promoting resilience and shine. Meanwhile, Organic Sunflower Sprout Extract repairs damage and provides additional protection. Together, they nourish, restore and smooth hair strands, for a healthy and manageable finish.

Plant-Based Conditioner

Plant-Based-Conditioner, derived from Moringa Oleifera seed oil, deeply nourishes to enhance hair manageability, smoothness, and hydration. Rich in essential nutrients, it strengthens hair strands, boosting resilience and shine. Perfect for all hair types, this conditioner transforms dull, dry hair into silky and radiant.

  • - + Baobab Extract
  • - + Next-Gen UV Filters
  • - + Tara Extract & Organic Sunflower Sprout Extract
  • - + Plant-Based Conditioner
Next Gen UV Filters

Next-generation UV filters represent a new standard in sun protection, designed to deliver high-performance, broad-spectrum defence with superior stability and skin compatibility. Unlike traditional filters, these advanced molecules—such as Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate—provide consistent, long-lasting protection against both UVA and UVB rays without breaking down under sunlight. This photostability ensures reliable defence against premature ageing, pigmentation, and cellular damage, while allowing for lighter, more elegant formulations that sit seamlessly on the skin.

Beyond protection, these filters are engineered with skin experience in mind. They enable ultra-light, invisible textures without the heaviness, greasiness, or white cast often associated with older sunscreen technologies. Their high efficiency means lower concentrations are needed to achieve optimal protection, reducing the risk of irritation and improving overall tolerability—even for sensitive skin. The result is a new generation of SPF that not only protects at a higher level, but does so with a refined, weightless finish that integrates effortlessly into a modern skincare routine.

Spotlight

Next Gen UV Filters

Next-generation UV filters represent a new standard in sun protection, designed to deliver high-performance, broad-spectrum defence with superior stability and skin compatibility. Unlike traditional filters, these advanced molecules—such as Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate—provide consistent, long-lasting protection against both UVA and UVB rays without breaking down under sunlight. This photostability ensures reliable defence against premature ageing, pigmentation, and cellular damage, while allowing for lighter, more elegant formulations that sit seamlessly on the skin.

Beyond protection, these filters are engineered with skin experience in mind. They enable ultra-light, invisible textures without the heaviness, greasiness, or white cast often associated with older sunscreen technologies. Their high efficiency means lower concentrations are needed to achieve optimal protection, reducing the risk of irritation and improving overall tolerability—even for sensitive skin. The result is a new generation of SPF that not only protects at a higher level, but does so with a refined, weightless finish that integrates effortlessly into a modern skincare routine.

Why I love it

  • 'Beautifully fragranced, silky to apply and matt at absorption. Darling suncare is a complete pleasure to use on a daily basis!''

    X Natalie K-F

    Founder, Embassy of Beauty

  • DARLING Milky Hair Screen 150ml
    DARLING

    Milky Hair Screen

    £28

    The DARLING Milky Hair Screen is a multi-purpose leave-in treatment for daily hair protection, pre-styling and hydration. It weightlessly coats hair, shielding against UV rays, heat up to 230°C/446°F and environmental stressors without rinsing.

    Next-Generation UV Filters absorb UV rays and convert them into heat to protect against keratin degradation, colour fading and brittleness caused by sun exposure. Baobab Extract strengthens and repairs the hair fibre with vitamins, amino acids and polysaccharides, while forming a hydrating film that enhances softness and shine.

    Tara Extract and Organic Sunflower Sprout Extract provide antioxidant protection and repair for chemically treated or damaged hair, while a Plant-Based Conditioner derived from Moringa Oleifera deeply nourishes, smooths and boosts resilience — leaving hair soft, manageable and visibly healthier.

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