"Shiseido - Day And Night Creams Future Solution LX: Day Total Protective Cream SPF20" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 1.50% (declared), tinosorb s 1.60% - 2.00%, avobenzone 2.00% (declared), uvinul a plus 0.55% - 0.85%, octinoxate 7.40% (declared), uvinul t 0.50% - 0.75% and octocrylene 3.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

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The product retails from 161.60£ up to 2048.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 363.00A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Day And Night Creams Future Solution LX Day Total Protective Cream SPF20

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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: glycerin, butylene glycol.

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, phytosteryl macadamiate.

phytosteryl macadamiate 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

dimethicone 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 5.3% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 0.55% - 0.85%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.6% - 2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The Skingenecell Enmei reduces the visible signs of ageing whilst the Premium Sansho Extract reinforces the skin's natural defences.

Source: Allbeauty

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

benzophenone-3 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Comodogenic ingredients

myristyl myristate 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

octocrylene 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Diisopropyl sebacate, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Silica, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Myristyl myristate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Triethanolamine, Stearyl alcohol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Beheneth-20, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Peg-6, Peg-32, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Trisodium edta, Succinoglycan, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether, Piperidinepropionic acid, Sodium citrate, Bht, Sodium metaphosphate, 2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Sodium metabisulfite, Prunus speciosa leaf extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Talc, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Isodonis japonicus leaf/stalk extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum peel extract

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	41%	41%	41%	41%	40%	39%	39%	39%	39%
SPF	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 25	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 20	SPF 40
Key ingredients	benzophenone-3 bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +12 more	Common: benzophenone-3 bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: arginine pca caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: dimethiconol sodium polyacrylate	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate panthenol +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside panthenol +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethiconol +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more Other: paraffinum liquidum titanium dioxide	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more Other: lactic acid astrocaryum murumuru seed butter +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more Other: cholesterol diglycerin +2 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +8 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate/carrot polypeptide Has skin benefit? +14 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +14 more	limonene Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +33 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +42 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +33 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? phytosteryl macadamiate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more

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Shiseido Day And Night Creams Future Solution LX: Day Total Protective Cream SPF20

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