Shiseido

Shiseido D Program Allerbarrier Essence N SPF 50 PA+++

Name: Shiseido - D Program Allerbarrier Essence N SPF 50 PA+++
Brand: Shiseido

SPF 50Efficacy90/100IrritancyLow·2 UV filters

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Sun protection

SPF 50 · 2 UV filters

Broad spectrum

SPF 50Broad spectrumMineral filters

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Titanium Dioxide

Zinc Oxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Titanium Dioxide Mineral UVBUVA2 Photo-stable Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin~4.7–7%

Zinc Oxide Mineral UVBUVA Photo-stable A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant~4–5.9%

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol

Strong evidence

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.1–0.3%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Glutathione, Tocopherol

Strong evidence

This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

GlutathioneKey activeEffect: HighA peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.1–0.3%

Evens skin tone

Not advertised by the brand · Glutathione

Strong evidence

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · Sodium hyaluronate, Trehalose + 11 more

Good evidence

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: erythritol, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone.

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%

TrehaloseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.3%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~22–33%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.7–4.1%

Peg-10 dimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss~1.1–1.6%

ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.35%

Diisopropyl sebacateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish~1.4–2.1%

Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeEffect: LowHelp improve the product's texture~1.6–2.4%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%

Polyquaternium-51Effect: LowAn emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin~0.5–1.1%

Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.45–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.3–2%est.

Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.9–1.35%est.

GlutathioneA peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–1%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.2–0.8%est.

Sodium metaphosphateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Comedogenic

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Ingredients

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Dimethicone~22–33%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Water~11–17%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Titanium dioxide~4.7–7%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Zinc oxide~4–5.9%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Glycerin~2.7–4.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Dipropylene glycol~1.8–2.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~1.6–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help improve the product's texture

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Diisopropyl sebacate~1.4–2.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish

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Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1.3–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together

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Bis-butyldimethicone polyglyceryl-3~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Peg-10 dimethicone~1.1–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss

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Talc~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Hydrated silica~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

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Not recognized

Potassium hydroxide~0.9–1.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Silica~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Diphenyl dimethicone~0.85–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Erythritol~0.55–1.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Trehalose~0.55–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xylitol~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Silica~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Glutathione~0.45–1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin

More about Glutathione

Polyquaternium-51~0.5–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin

More about Polyquaternium-51

Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogen dimethicone~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation

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Stearic acid~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.35–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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Sodium citrate~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

More about Sodium citrate

Sodium metaphosphate~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

More about Sodium metaphosphate

Butylene glycol~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium persulfate~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Futomomo leaf extract

Not recognized

Tocopherol~0.1–0.3%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Dimethicone, Water, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Diisopropyl sebacate, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Bis-butyldimethicone polyglyceryl-3, Peg-10 dimethicone, Talc, Hydrated silica, Unknown, Potassium hydroxide, Silica, Diphenyl dimethicone, Erythritol, Trehalose, Xylitol, Silica, Glutathione, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrogen dimethicone, Stearic acid, Disteardimonium hectorite, Sodium citrate, Sodium metaphosphate, Butylene glycol, Sodium persulfate, Unknown, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol

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Product summary

We assess that "Shiseido - D Program Allerbarrier Essence N SPF 50 PA+++" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails for 43.50$ in the United States.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

1
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
2
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
3
A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
4
Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreensncbi.nlm.nih.gov
5
Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen productsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6
Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorodsiopscience.iop.org
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ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cellsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
8
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
9
Glutathione as a skin whitening agent: Facts, myths, evidence and controversiesijdvl.com
10
Glutathione for skin lightening: a regnant myth or evidence-based verity?ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Glutathione for skin lightening for dermatologists and cosmetologistsijord.com
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Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
13
Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
14
Final report on the safety assessment of Sodium Metaphosphate, Sodium Trimetaphosphate, and Sodium Hexametaphosphatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
15
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
16
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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