Shiseido Perfect Sun Protector Hydro Gel Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
77/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Shiseido Perfect Sun Protector Hydro Gel Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ is a chemical (hybrid) sunscreen with octocrylene, ethylhexyl salicylate, titanium dioxide, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and ethylhexyl triazone. The gel-cream dries to a matte finish, stays lightweight and has a low white cast, and is generally low on pore-clogging risk. It works well under makeup but can sting moderately near the eyes. Excellent SPF 50+ protection and a score of 76.8/100 make it a strong daily face sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
96
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #4, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #16, UV filter
- +18 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #17, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β26.2 UVB coverage saturated
- β17.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
67
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Octocrylene at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #17, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β11 5 declared fragrance allergens
- β1 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β2 Essential oils (Mentha Piperita Oil)
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
- β6 Sensitizers from 3 different categories
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White cast
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β17.5 Titanium Dioxide at #6 (nano)
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Eye sting
Medium
32
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Avobenzone at #17, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
- β8 5 declared fragrance allergens
- β5 Cooling agents (Mentha Piperita Oil)
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Heavy feel
Low
92
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- +6.4 Volatile alcohol at #2, evaporating texture
- +1.4 Volatile hydrocarbon at #7, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
High
22
- +100 Starting score
- β28 Avobenzone at #17, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #14, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #6, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 1 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 12 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer)
- β 3 High mineral load at #6 greys under foundation (nano)
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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 (48)
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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2 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 high up speeds filter migration
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)
- β 15.2 UV protection
- β 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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 3 High mineral load greys under foundation (nano)
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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10 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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11 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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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 (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 18 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 28 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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18 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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30 Hydroxide K
pH adjuster
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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32 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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37 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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39 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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40 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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42 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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43 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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45 Citral
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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48 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is Shiseido Perfect Sun Protector Hydro Gel Cream good for oily skin?
Yes, it is a good fit. It dries to a matte finish and has a low pore-clogging risk, so it generally suits oily and combination skin.
Does the Shiseido Perfect Sun Protector Hydro Gel Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++ work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated good as a makeup base. The matte, lightweight gel-cream and low white cast help it layer under foundation.
Is it good?
It scores 76.8/100 with excellent SPF 50+ protection. It is a strong daily face sunscreen, though it can sting moderately near the eyes.