Shiseido Sun Care Expert Sun: Protection Lotion SPF50+
Works for
0 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 5 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionLow filter dose
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Protects the skin against UV rays whilst also working to prevent photo-ageing.”
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).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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, isododecane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Diisopropyl sebacate~6.4–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
More about Diisopropyl sebacateDimethicone~4.6–5.7%
- 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 DimethiconeAlcohol~3.2–3.9%
- 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 AlcoholTalc~2.6–3.1%
Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerTriethylhexanoin~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateOctocrylene~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocryleneIsododecane~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- 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 dimethiconeEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~0.75–1.1%
- 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 methoxycinnamateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneDiethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~0.6–0.85%
- 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~0.35–0.65%
- 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~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate~0.35–0.65%
Dextrin palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~0.45–0.65%
- 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 triazineTrimethylsiloxysilicate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicateXylitol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolDisteardimonium hectorite~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteIsostearic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidCalcium stearate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTrisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.2–0.35%
- 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 crosspolymerSodium chloride~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideBht~0.2–0.35%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Stearic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.25–0.45%
- 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 etherCitronellol~0.2–0.35%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Saxifraga sarmentosa extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.2–0.35%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Iron oxides~0.2–0.35%
- 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 oxidesCi 77491~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Syzygium jambos leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.15–0.25%
- 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 oxidesCi 77492~0.15–0.3%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolPolysilicone-2~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sophora angustifolia root extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Diisopropyl sebacate, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Talc, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Octocrylene, Isododecane, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Glycerin, Polybutylene glycol/ppg-9/1 copolymer, Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, Dextrin palmitate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Unknown, Xylitol, Disteardimonium hectorite, Isostearic acid, Calcium stearate, Parfum, Trisodium edta, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Bht, Butylene glycol, Limonene, Linalool, Stearic acid, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Citral, Sodium metabisulfite, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Geraniol, Syzygium jambos leaf extract, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Tocopherol, Polysilicone-2, Sophora angustifolia root extract
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Product summary
"Shiseido - Sun Care Expert Sun: Protection Lotion 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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 0.45% - 0.65%, avobenzone 0.65% - 1.00%, uvinul a plus 0.60% - 0.85%, octinoxate 0.75% - 1.10% and octocrylene 1.60% - 2.00%.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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