Shiseido Makeup and Tinted Care Primer & Base: Refining Makeup Primer SPF15
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 2 UV filters · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Shiseido, Makeup and Tinted Care The Shiseido Refining Makeup Primer helps to clear away imperfections and blemishes for a clear complexion whilst simultaneously priming it for further treatment.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Cyclomethicone, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks
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:
cyclomethicone, 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: methicone, peg-10 dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate4.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateCyclomethicone~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeWater~8.9–13.3%
Dipropylene glycol~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSilica~3.7–5.6%
Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePolymethyl methacrylate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPeg-10 dimethicone~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeDisteardimonium hectorite~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteTrimethylsiloxysilicate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicatePeg/ppg-36/41 dimethyl ether~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilAluminum distearate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum hydroxide~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideIsostearic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidTrisodium edta~0.3–0.7%
Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate~0.15–0.7%
Polysilicone-2~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.1–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolMethicone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeTetradecene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesMica~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Cyclomethicone, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Silica, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polymethyl methacrylate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Peg-10 dimethicone, Disteardimonium hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Peg/ppg-36/41 dimethyl ether, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Aluminum distearate, Aluminum hydroxide, Isostearic acid, Trisodium edta, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate, Polysilicone-2, Bht, Tocopherol, Methicone, Tetradecene, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Mica, Titanium dioxide
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ShiseidoMakeup and Tinted Care Primer & Base: Refining Makeup Primer SPF15YOUR PRODUCT | Nivea JapanSun Protect Water Milk Mild SPF 50+ PA+++ | Estée LauderDouble Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup SPF 19 | Laura MercierFlawless Lumiere Radiance-Perfecting Cushion SPF 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $11.60 | $43.37 | $57.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Cyclopentasiloxane | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 50 | SPF 19 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We do not recommend "Shiseido - Makeup and Tinted Care Primer & Base: Refining Makeup Primer SPF15" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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