Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Sun protection
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"Shiseido - Synchro Skin Tone Up Primer Compact" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
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: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.
Price
The product retails for 350.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Unlike most primers that leave behind a dry, powdery finish, this sleek and portable compact synchronizes with skin to create a fresh effect anytime, anywhere thanks to powerful ingredients like moisturizing hyaluronic acid, antioxidant wild thyme extract , and Smart Correcting Powder that diffuses light for a poreless appearance.
Source: Sephora Hong Kong
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, sodium acetylated hyaluronate.
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, peg-10 dimethicone.
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
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Synchro Skin Tone Up Primer Compact
Source: From product name
This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Sun protection
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
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
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 58/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Dipropylene glycol, Paraffin, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Titanium dioxide, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Peg-10 dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Sorbitan sesquiisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyethylene, Mica, Microcrystalline wax, Distearyldimonium chloride, Palmitic acid, Alumina, Hydrogen dimethicone, Sodium citrate, Lithium magnesium sodium silicate, Aluminum hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Unknown, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Isopropyl alcohol, Citric acid, Magnesium aluminometasilicate, Butylene glycol, Isododecane, Peg/ppg-19/19 dimethicone, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Trimethylsiloxysilylcarbamoyl pullulan, Bht, Polysilicone-2, Tin oxide, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Thymus serpyllum extract, Dimethicone, Unknown, Dimethicone crosspolymer