Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Primer SPF 25
62/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Primer is an SPF 25 makeup primer that uses a chemical filter set (avobenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene), so it is generally low on white cast and leaves a matte finish that works well under makeup. It feels lightweight and is low on pore-clogging concern, though the older filter system may sting if it reaches the eyes. Scoring 62.2/100 with moderate protection, it is best thought of as a primer with light sun support rather than your main daily 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
95
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Essential oils (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil)
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
High
28
- +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
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #5
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Diisostearate)
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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 #37, 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 #5
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 10 Glycerin at #6, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate at #20, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isodecyl Neopentanoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #5), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 1 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 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 βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Niacinamide
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (37)
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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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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6 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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15 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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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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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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25 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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27 Hydroxide K
pH adjuster
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28 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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30 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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34 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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37 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Does the Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Primer leave a white cast?
No, white cast is generally low. It uses chemical filters rather than minerals, so it tends to disappear into the skin and leaves a matte finish that primes the face for makeup.
Is this Shiseido primer good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It is reasonable for oily skin: the finish is matte and the formula is low on pore-clogging concern. As with any primer, results vary by person, so patch testing is generally a good idea.
Is it chemical or mineral, and is it enough sun protection?
It is a chemical sunscreen at SPF 25 with moderate protection and a 62.2/100 score. It works best as a primer with light sun support, so use a dedicated higher-SPF sunscreen when you need full daily coverage.