Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ WetForce for Sensitive Skin and Children
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 2 UV filtersBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.
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 · No ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 14 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:
cyclomethicone, glycerin.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Thymus serpyllum extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Titanium dioxide9.1%
- 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 dioxideZinc oxide19.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideDimethicone~23–34%
- 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 DimethiconeWater~12–18%
Butylene glycol~5.3–7.9%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.2–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinDiisopropyl sebacate~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
More about Diisopropyl sebacatePolymethyl methacrylate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateHydrogenated polydecene~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydecenePeg-10 dimethicone~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeCyclomethicone~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconePeg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeBis-butyldimethicone polyglyceryl-3~1.1–1.7%
Peg-6~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Trimethylsiloxysilicate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicatePeg-32~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.35–0.85%
- 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 etherScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractThymus serpyllum extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aluminum distearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideHydrogen dimethicone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
More about Hydrogen dimethiconeIsostearic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidDisteardimonium hectorite~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteHydrated silica~0.2–0.75%
Sodium metaphosphate~0.1–0.4%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneStearic acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidDextrin palmitate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateDistearyldimonium chloride~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolSyzygium jambos leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Dimethicone, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Diisopropyl sebacate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Peg-10 dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Bis-butyldimethicone polyglyceryl-3, Peg-6, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Peg-32, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Thymus serpyllum extract, Aluminum distearate, Aluminum hydroxide, Hydrogen dimethicone, Isostearic acid, Disteardimonium hectorite, Hydrated silica, Sodium metaphosphate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic acid, Dextrin palmitate, Distearyldimonium chloride, Tocopherol, Syzygium jambos leaf extract
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Product summary
We assess that "Shiseido - Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ WetForce for Sensitive Skin and Children" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit 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 49.00CA$ in Canada and from 28.62$ up to 42.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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