Shiseido 2e Sunscreen Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
88/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Shiseido 2e Sunscreen Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ is a mineral-and-modern hybrid that layers titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with modern filters such as bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and ethylhexyl triazone. It has a matte finish, stays lightweight, and generally does not sting, with low pore-clogging risk, though the mineral content can leave a medium, somewhat visible white cast. Protection is rated excellent. At 88.1/100 it is one of the top performers in this group and a strong pick for oily or sensitive skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #18, UV filter
- +8.4 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #19, UV filter
- β26 UVB coverage saturated
- β16.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
Medium
36
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #7
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +11.3 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Ensulizole at #19, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #7
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #4
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Beheneth-20)
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Fabric stains
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #15, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Hydrated Silica)
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #7, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #12, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 0.5 1 fatty-alcohol emollients (Behenyl Alcohol)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Hydrated Silica)
- β 6 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Diisopropyl Sebacate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 1 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer)
- β 6 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (36)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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9 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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10 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
- 0.5 β nourishing fatty-alcohol emollient
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12 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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16 Xylitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 13.2 UV protection
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 8.4 UV protection
- β 1 migrates into eyes with sweat
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pH adjuster
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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23 Beheneth-20
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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32 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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35 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Is Shiseido 2e Sunscreen Cream good for oily skin?
Yes, it suits oily skin well. The finish is matte and pore-clogging risk is rated low, so it is generally a good fit for oily and breakout-prone skin.
Does the Shiseido 2e Sunscreen Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++ leave a white cast?
It can leave a medium, somewhat visible white cast from its titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. The matte finish otherwise reads clean.
Is Shiseido 2e Sunscreen Cream any good?
It scores 88.1/100, one of the top results in this group. Protection is excellent and the mineral-and-modern hybrid filters are a strong combination.