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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.
“Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Oiliness Formulation.”
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.
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).
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 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.
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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 dioxideA 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 DimethiconeA 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 oxideHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolOne 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 GlycerinA type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeHelp improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneAn 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 etherA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeA silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl macadamiateA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateA 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 extractOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCan 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 extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but there is no evidence of effectiveness in skin
More about Curcuma longa rhizome extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides leaf extractAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractIs 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 hydroxideHelps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
More about Hydrogen dimethiconeA 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneUsed 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 glycolUsed to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidA type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPure 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 TocopherolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn 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 oxidesTitanium dioxide, Dimethicone, Water, Silica, Zinc oxide, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Caprylyl methicone, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Isododecane, Hydrogenated polydecene, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Bis-butyldimethicone polyglyceryl-3, Peg-10 dimethicone, Trehalose, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Thiotaurine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ononis spinosa root extract, Garcinia mangostana bark extract, Curcuma longa rhizome extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Aluminum hydroxide, Hydrogen dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene glycol, Isostearic acid, Disteardimonium hectorite, Trisodium edta, Sodium citrate, Alcohol, Citric acid, Sodium metabisulfite, Polysilicone-2, Barium sulfate, Syzygium jambos leaf extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Iron oxides
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Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Shiseido - Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 42 Facial Sunscreen" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
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.
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.
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