Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Clear Stick SPF 60+
Works for
4 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 60 · 4 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 toneStearyl glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractStrong evidence
“ProfenseCL: Improves the look of uneven 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).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimStrong evidence
“Clinically proven to improve the appearance of fine lines and smoothness in 4 weeks.”
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.
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Triethylhexanoin + 8 moreStrong evidence
“Argan Oil: Nourishes and hydrates skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: argania spinosa kernel oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2.5%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate11%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateEthylhexyl salicylate5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateOctocrylene9%
- 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 OctocryleneDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeParaffinum liquidum~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumHydroxystearic acid~3.2–4.8%
Triethylhexanoin~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinPeg/ppg-9/2 dimethyl ether~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerDibutyl lauroyl glutamide~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dibutyl lauroyl glutamideC12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoatePolyamide-8~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica dimethyl silylate~0.95–1.45%
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilStearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateTocopheryl acetate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.45–1.1%
- 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 etherLecithin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPpg-17~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Castor oil/ipdi copolymer~0.35–0.8%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideBht~0.15–0.55%
Simethicone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about SimethiconePeg-6~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSilica~0.15–0.65%
Parfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Paraffinum liquidum, Hydroxystearic acid, Triethylhexanoin, Peg/ppg-9/2 dimethyl ether, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Polyamide-8, Silica dimethyl silylate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Lecithin, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Ppg-17, Castor oil/ipdi copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bht, Simethicone, Peg-6, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica, Parfum
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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.
| ShiseidoUltimate Sun Protector Clear Stick SPF 60+YOUR PRODUCT | e.l.f. CosmeticsSuntouchable Invisi-Stick SPF 50 Glitz | Banana BoatKids Free Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 | EquateKids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Spray, , SPF 50 | |
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| Match | — | 69% | 58% | 53% |
| Price | $28.05 | $15.00−$13.05 | $7.97−$20.08 | $4.88−$23.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | — | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 60 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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