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Shiseido Ultra Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.4% - 0.6%Tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

We believe that "Shiseido - Ultra Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50" 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 product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.30% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 5.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

What our users say

Based on 2 reviews 100% recommend this product

As for the white cast, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not leave a white cast.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, two out of two reviewers report that the product does not pill under makeup.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, two out of two reviewers say that it stings eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as dewy.

Price

The product retails from 25.00$ up to 183.13$ in the United States and for 59.00CA$ in Canada.

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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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.3%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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.

octocrylene 5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

homosalate 10%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Powerful sun protection in a comfortable lotion formula that turns invisible on any skin tone.

Source: Bluemercury

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 0.4% - 0.6%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Ultra Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50

Source: From product name

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, butylene glycol.

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, isododecane.

triethylhexanoin 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 1.1% - 1.3%

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

dimethicone 3.5% - 4.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.4% - 0.6%

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

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

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Potential irritants

sd alcohol 40-b 1.7% - 2.1%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

sophora angustifolia root extract 0.35% - 0.6%

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Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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.

homosalate 10%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Diisopropyl sebacate, Talc, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Peg/ppg-9/2 dimethyl ether, Sd alcohol 40-b, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Glycerin, Dextrin palmitate, Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, Isododecane, Ppg-3 dipivalate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Sodium chloride, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Ppg-17, Disteardimonium hectorite, Calcium stearate, Isostearic acid, Palmitic acid, Trisodium edta, Alcohol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Peg-6, Bht, Tocopherol, Butylene glycol, Stearic acid, Sodium metabisulfite, Syzygium jambos leaf extract, Polysilicone-2, Methylparaben, Parfum, Iron oxides

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WIMJ similarity score		36%	35%	35%	35%	33%	33%	32%	31%	31%	31%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 70	SPF 45	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 40
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane camellia sinensis leaf extract +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +4 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +8 more Other: simmondsia chinensis seed extract simmondsia chinensis seed extract	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: camelina sativa seed oil carthamus tinctorius seed oil +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: hydrated silica pullulan	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride ginkgo biloba leaf extract	Common: dimethicone glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +9 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +7 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? sorbitan palmitate Has skin benefit? +9 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +43 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +22 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +42 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +33 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Shiseido Ultra Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50

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Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

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Works for

Sun protection

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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