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Shiseido Sun Care Expert Sun: Protector Face Cream SPF30

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.15% - 0.55%Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 22% - 33%

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Product summary

We believe that "Shiseido - Sun Care Expert Sun: Protector Face Cream SPF30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.50% - 2.30% and uvinul a plus 22.00% - 33.00%.

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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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.5% - 2.3%

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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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 22% - 33%

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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

iron oxides 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.15% - 0.55%

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 0.1% - 0.45%

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

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

It forms a lightweight and hydrating barrier with continuous coverage and SPF30 protection.

Source: Allbeauty

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 3.4% - 5.1%

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

peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether 0.35% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss

peg-6 0.2% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.15% - 0.55%

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

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 22% - 33%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.35% - 0.8%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

limonene 0.15% - 0.65%

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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 22% - 33%

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Works for: Sun protection

glycerin 3.4% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

polybutylene glycol/ppg-9/1 copolymer 4.5% - 6.7%

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Ingredient list view

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Glycerin, Polybutylene glycol/ppg-9/1 copolymer, Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, Dextrin palmitate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Silica, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Calcium stearate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Isostearic acid, Titanium dioxide, Parfum, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Trisodium edta, Hydrated silica, Bht, Butylene glycol, Limonene, Linalool, Hydrogen dimethicone, Stearic acid, Sodium metabisulfite, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Peg-6, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Citral, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Geraniol, Syzygium jambos leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Tocopherol, Polysilicone-2, Sophora angustifolia root extract

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	40%	40%	39%	39%	38%	38%	38%	37%	37%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 55	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +6 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: niacinamide epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside +7 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more Other: phytosphingosine asiaticoside +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more Other: arginine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	sophora angustifolia root extract Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +19 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? undecylenoyl phenylalanine Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? ci 77891 Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +55 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Shiseido Sun Care Expert Sun: Protector Face Cream SPF30

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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