Shiseido Hada Senka Mineral Water Uv Protector Spf 50 Pa+++
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Shiseido Hada Senka Mineral Water UV Protector SPF 50 PA+++ is a hybrid sunscreen pairing zinc oxide with chemical filters including ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, octocrylene and diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate for excellent protection. It wears matte and lightweight with a low white cast, does not commonly sting, and excels as a makeup base. The low breakout trigger is generally welcome for oily skin. Scoring 81.1/100, it is a strong high-SPF option for daily face wear.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
84
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #7, UV filter
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #8, UV filter
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +8.4 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #15, UV filter
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- β23.3 UVB coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #7, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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White cast
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β12 Zinc Oxide at #9
- +0.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Eye sting
Low
63
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Octocrylene at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Ensulizole at #15, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #5
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Heavy feel
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide at #9
- +3.2 Volatile alcohol at #5, evaporating texture
- +1.2 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
- +0.5 Volatile hydrocarbon at #3, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
73
- +100 Starting score
- β18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate)
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Fabric stains
Low
65
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Octocrylene at #7, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #16, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β5 Zinc Oxide at #9, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 8 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Talc)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 Glycerin at #22, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 8 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #5
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #5), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
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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 (27)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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5 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)
- β 15.2 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.6 UV protection
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 32.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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10 PPG-17
Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 18 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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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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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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20 Talc
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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21 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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22 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Botanical extract
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27 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does Shiseido Hada Senka Mineral Water UV Protector leave a white cast?
No, its white cast is low even though it contains zinc oxide, as it is a hybrid formula. It generally wears matte and clean across skin tones.
Is the Shiseido Hada Senka Mineral Water Uv Protector Spf 50 Pa+++ good for oily skin and under makeup?
Yes, it has a matte finish and excels as a makeup base, with a low breakout trigger that is generally friendly for oily and blemish-prone skin.
Is it any good?
It scores 81.1/100 with excellent protection at SPF 50. The lightweight matte feel and strong filter mix make it a solid daily face sunscreen.