Shiseido Sports Invisible Protective Mist SPF50+
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 5 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionLow filter dose
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Isododecane, Diisopropyl sebacate + 8 moreWorks
“smooth silky finish”
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, isopropyl myristate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Butane~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~11–17%
Isododecane~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneDiisopropyl sebacate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
More about Diisopropyl sebacateVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerAlcohol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~1.9–2.9%
- 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 methoxycinnamateDimethicone~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeDiphenyl dimethicone/vinyl diphenyl dimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer~1.2–1.8%
Ethylhexyl salicylate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateIsopropyl myristate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateIsobutane~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconePropane~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazinePolysilicone-15~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays, but does not protect against the most aging UVA light
More about Polysilicone-15Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateGlycerin~0.45–1.05%
- 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 GlycerinPolybutylene glycol/ppg-9/1 copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dextrin palmitate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateIsostearic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidDisteardimonium hectorite~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteParfum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerPeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherTalc~0.4–0.9%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolLimonene~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.7%
Stearic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCitronellol~0.15–0.6%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.55%
Saxifraga sarmentosa extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.1–0.4%
Citral~0.1–0.35%
Syzygium jambos leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolSophora angustifolia root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Butane, Water, Isododecane, Diisopropyl sebacate, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Diphenyl dimethicone/vinyl diphenyl dimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Isopropyl myristate, Isobutane, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Propane, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Glycerin, Polybutylene glycol/ppg-9/1 copolymer, Dextrin palmitate, Isostearic acid, Disteardimonium hectorite, Parfum, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Talc, Butylene glycol, Limonene, Linalool, Stearic acid, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Bht, Citral, Syzygium jambos leaf extract, Tocopherol, Sophora angustifolia root extract
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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.
| ShiseidoSports Invisible Protective Mist SPF50+YOUR PRODUCT | PayotSun Sensi Tan Activating and Prolonging Mist SPF30 | Nivea JapanuVvDeep Protect and Care Mist SPF 50+ PA++++ | UriageBariésun Invisible Spray Unscented SPF50 | |
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| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $38.62 | $13.29 | $20.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Uvinul T | Uvinul T | Uvinul T |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"Shiseido - Sports Invisible Protective Mist SPF50+" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.
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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 0.50% - 1.20%, uvinul a plus 0.50% - 1.20%, octinoxate 1.90% - 2.90%, octisalate 1.40% - 2.10% and polysilicone-15 0.55% - 1.25%.
Irritation risk
This sunscreen 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 sunscreen 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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