Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream SPF 32 Pa+++
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream SPF 32 PA+++ is a hybrid formula combining the chemical filter Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate with mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, built for the delicate eye area. It has a balanced finish, stays lightweight, and is generally low on white cast and stinging. With good protection and a score of 74.4/100, it is a solid targeted option, though its older filter base keeps it from scoring higher.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
78
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #1, UV filter
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- β9.8 UVB coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 32, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #1 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
64
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 9.3% declared
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #11
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +2.7 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #29
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
87
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 9.3% declared
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #11
- β3 Trimethylsiloxysilicate at #12, silicone wax film
- +4.3 Volatile silicone at #4, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile alcohol at #14
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Ectoin)
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #14
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (35)
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 (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 14 9.3% declared
- β 8 9.3% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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5 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 silicone wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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13 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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15 Xylitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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23 Ectoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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29 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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31 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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32 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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35 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid. It combines the chemical filter Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate with mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
Does the Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream SPF 32 Pa+++ leave a white cast?
White cast rates low despite the mineral content, and it has a balanced, lightweight finish, so it is generally easy to wear around the eyes.
What SPF is it?
It is SPF 32 with PA+++ rating, offering good protection for a targeted eye-area product.