Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion Broad Spectrum Spf 50+ Wetforce For Sensitive Skin & Children
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 50+ WetForce is a pure mineral formula using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, positioned for sensitive skin and children. It has a matte finish but a high, visible white cast and a somewhat heavier feel, which is common for high-SPF mineral lotions. It is generally non-stinging with low breakout potential. With good protection and a score of 78.2/100, it is a robust water-resistant mineral lotion, best for those who do not mind a noticeable cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
High
28
- +100 Starting score
- β42 Zinc Oxide, 19.3% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 9.1% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (28.4% total declared)
- +12.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Heavy feel
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide, 19.3% declared
- β20 Titanium Dioxide, 9.1% declared
- β3 Hydrogenated Polydecene at #9, heavy oil
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Fungal acne
Safe
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
- +0 Dimethicone at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Hydrated Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #6, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate, Hydrated Silica)
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (34)
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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 9.1% declared
- β 20 9.1% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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 42 19.3% declared
- β 30 19.3% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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4 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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6 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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
- β 3 heavy oil
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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14 PEG-6
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 2 wax water lock
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16 PEG-32
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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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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pH adjuster
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Supporting ingredient
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30 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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Supporting ingredient
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33 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
Does Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion leave a white cast?
Yes, its white cast is rated high, which is common for a high-SPF mineral lotion using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. Expect a visible cast that needs blending.
Is the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion Broad Spectrum Spf 50+ Wetforce For Sensitive Skin & Children mineral or chemical?
It is pure mineral, using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, and is positioned for sensitive skin and children.
Is Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion any good?
It scores 78.2/100 with good protection and is water-resistant via WetForce. It is a robust mineral lotion, best for those who do not mind a noticeable white cast.