Shiseido WASO Color Smart Day Oil Free Moisturizer SPF30
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 2 UV filters · Partial spectrumWeak protection
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks
“WASO Color Smart Day Oil Free Moisturizer SPF30”
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:
betaine, erythritol.
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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6.7–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateAlcohol~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholTitanium dioxide~3.3–4%
- 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 dioxideGlycerin~2.1–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerDimethicone~1.6–1.9%
- 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 DimethiconePeg-10 dimethicone~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeTitanium dioxide~1.2–1.5%
- 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 dioxidePolybutylene glycol/ppg-9/1 copolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneTalc~0.65–1%
Erythritol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolAluminum hydroxide~0.4–0.65%
- 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 hydroxideSilica~0.55–0.8%
Trehalose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseStearic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidDisteardimonium hectorite~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePeg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether~0.25–0.45%
Iron oxides~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 oxidesTrimethylsiloxysilicate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicatePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMica~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaButylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolTrisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Iron oxides~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 oxidesParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIsostearic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidBetaine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCaffeine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePhytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamatePolyester-1~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica dimethyl silylate~0.25–0.4%
Dipeptide-15~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alumina~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneHydrogen dimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
More about Hydrogen dimethiconeLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBht~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Eriobotrya japonica leaf protoplasts~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia albiflora root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Lamium album flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus junos seed extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolEriobotrya japonica leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might be somewhat helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Eriobotrya japonica leaf extractBenzoic acid~0.15–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Titanium dioxide, Glycerin, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Peg-10 dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Polybutylene glycol/ppg-9/1 copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc, Erythritol, Aluminum hydroxide, Silica, Trehalose, Stearic acid, Disteardimonium hectorite, Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether, Iron oxides, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Butylene glycol, Trisodium edta, Iron oxides, Parfum, Isostearic acid, Betaine, Caffeine, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Polyester-1, Silica dimethyl silylate, Dipeptide-15, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogen dimethicone, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl benzoate, Bht, Linalool, Eriobotrya japonica leaf protoplasts, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Citronellol, Lamium album flower/leaf/stem extract, Citrus junos seed extract, Tocopherol, Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract, Benzoic acid
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| Match | — | 45% | 43% | 41% |
| Price | — | $14.62 | $26.77 | $14.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 6 of 13 | 8 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Agran Oil | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 45 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Shiseido - WASO Color Smart Day Oil Free Moisturizer SPF30" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 55.00$ in the United States and from 28.00£ up to 35.00£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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