Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkleresist24 Day Emulsion Spf 18
59/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkleresist24 Day Emulsion is a low SPF 18 chemical formula using Avobenzone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Octocrylene. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish, low white cast and a low pore-clogging tendency, and it layers well under makeup. Note that it is rated as more likely to sting sensitive eyes or skin, and the filters are older-generation. With moderate protection and a score of 59.2/100, it is a light daytime moisturizer rather than a dedicated high-SPF sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +30 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +16)
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +16 Octocrylene at #3, UV filter
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- Γ0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
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Health safety
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #3, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #1, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
High
29
- +100 Starting score
- β24 Avobenzone at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β22 Octocrylene at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #37
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Hydrogenated Polydecene at #12, heavy oil
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Glyceryl Stearate SE at #28, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
69
- +100 Starting score
- β27 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Beheneth-20)
- β4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Behenic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
High
0
- +100 Starting score
- β50 Avobenzone at #1, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #3, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #42, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #6
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate at #23, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #6
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #6), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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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 (42)
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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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 30 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 24 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 50 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 16 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 22 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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4 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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5 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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8 Xylitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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10 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 3 heavy oil
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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15 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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17 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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27 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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31 Behenic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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32 Beheneth-20
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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pH adjuster
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37 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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38 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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39 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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41 Fragrance
Fragrance
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42 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
What SPF does this Shiseido emulsion have?
It is SPF 18, which is on the lower side for sun protection. It works more as a light daytime moisturizer than a dedicated high-SPF sunscreen, and protection is rated moderate.
Does the Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkleresist24 Day Emulsion Spf 18 sting?
It is rated as more likely to sting sensitive eyes or skin. Those with reactive skin may want to patch-test first.
Does it work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated good as a makeup base, with low white cast and a balanced, lightweight finish.