PRODUCT REVIEW

Shiseido Senka Mineral Sunscreen SPF50

Works for:

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-aging
Sun protection

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Key actives

Dimethicone 0.15% - 0.7%Cyclomethicone 22% - 34%

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Product summary

We do not recommend "Shiseido - Senka Mineral Sunscreen SPF50" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: uvinul a plus, octinoxate, octocrylene, ensulizole and polysilicone-15. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without 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.

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The product retails for 18.00A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

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: dimethicone, cyclomethicone.

dimethicone 0.15% - 0.7%

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 0.15% - 0.55%

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

polymethylsilsesquioxane 0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

octocrylene 1.9% - 2.9%

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

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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 3.7% - 5.6%

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

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

polysilicone-15 1.8% - 2.7%

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

A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays, but does not protect against the most aging UVA light

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

SPF50 fortified sunscreen provides superior protection against skin aging and skin darkening, effectively blocking out UVA and UVB rays.

Source: Sentoheal

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).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 0.15% - 0.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

cyclomethicone 22% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 3.7% - 5.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

alcohol 2.5% - 3.8%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

cyclomethicone 22% - 34%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

water 11% - 16%

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Plain old water

isododecane 4.9% - 7.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Cyclomethicone, Water, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Octocrylene, Polysilicone-15, Zinc oxide, Ppg-17, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Sorbitan sesquiisostearate, Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Unknown, Sodium chloride, Magnesium chloride, Calcium chloride, Talc, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isostearic acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Edta, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Bht

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WIMJ similarity score		36%	35%	33%	33%	33%	33%	32%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	cyclomethicone diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +8 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride hydrolyzed algae extract +3 more	Common: cyclomethicone dimethicone +3 more Other: beeswax copernicia cerifera wax +1 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +3 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +2 more	Common: cyclomethicone dimethicone +4 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane methicone +3 more	Common: cyclomethicone dimethicone +6 more Other: beeswax copernicia cerifera wax	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +3 more Other: panthenol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +9 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +3 more Other: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +5 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +6 more	Common: dimethicone dimethicone +4 more Other: beeswax beeswax
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	citrus aurantium dulcis oil Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit?	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +16 more	buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +31 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Shiseido Senka Mineral Sunscreen SPF50

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