Shiseido Sun Care Expert Sun: Protector Face Cream SPF30
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Sun protectionSPF 30 · 3 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
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).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, TocopherolWorks well
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether + 7 moreWorks
“It forms a lightweight and hydrating barrier with continuous coverage and SPF30 protection.”
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~22–33%
- 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~3.4–5.1%
- 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~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate~3.5–5.3%
Dextrin palmitate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateTrimethylsiloxysilicate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicatePeg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1.3–2%
- 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 dimethiconeBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Approved by the US FDA in 2026 (listed as bemotrizinol on US labels).
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineSilica~1.2–1.7%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneCalcium stearate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteIsostearic acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidTitanium dioxide~0.45–1.05%
- 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 dioxideParfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.35–0.8%
- 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~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTrisodium edta~0.2–0.8%
Hydrated silica~0.4–0.9%
Bht~0.2–0.75%
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~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.65%
Hydrogen dimethicone~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
More about Hydrogen dimethiconeStearic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.35–0.75%
- 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 etherPeg-6~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Citronellol~0.15–0.65%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.65%
Saxifraga sarmentosa extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.15–0.65%
Iron oxides~0.15–0.6%
- 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 77491~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Geraniol~0.15–0.55%
Syzygium jambos leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractIron oxides~0.1–0.4%
- 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 77492~0.1–0.5%
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 TocopherolPolysilicone-2~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sophora angustifolia root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
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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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ShiseidoSun Care Expert Sun: Protector Face Cream SPF30YOUR PRODUCT | EUBOSCool & Calm - Redness Relieving CC Cream SPF 50 | AvèneTinted Cream SPF50+ | VichyIdeal Soleil UV Protect Anti-Dullness BB Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | — | — | $25.51 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Bioearth Sun Cream SPF50+Superdrug Solait Anti-Ageing Sensitive Face Sun Cream SPF50
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.
Price
The product retails from 22.85£ up to 595.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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