Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion Wetforce Spf 50
54/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion WetForce SPF 50 is a chemical sunscreen using an older-generation filter set including avobenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene and oxybenzone. It gives a matte finish, a lightweight feel and low white cast, and it rates excellent as a makeup base. The main drawbacks are a tendency to sting near the eyes and the dated filters. With a 54/100 score and moderate protection, it is best suited to those who prioritise a matte makeup-friendly finish.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
50
- +30 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +16)
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +16 Octocrylene at #3, UV filter
- +20.9 Benzophenone-3 at #4, UV filter
- β7.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β6.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- Γ0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Low
3
- +100 Starting score
- β70 Oxybenzone at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β12.6 Octinoxate at #2, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #3, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #1, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β9 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
High
18
- +100 Starting score
- β24 Avobenzone at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β22 Octocrylene at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β11 Oxybenzone at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #31
- β8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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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
- β20 Oxybenzone at #4, yellow stains on white cotton
- β15 Octocrylene at #3, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #41, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- +35 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #7
- β 9 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, β¦)
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 Glycerin at #15, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 8 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, β¦)
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #7
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
- β 2 1 slippy emollient esters (Cetyl Ethylhexanoate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 7 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #7), fast, even canvas
- β 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (41)
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 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- 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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Legacy UV filter (Oxybenzone)
- β 20.9 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 20 yellow stains on white cotton
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5 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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8 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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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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10 Isododecane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β dewy slippy emollient ester
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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15 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 2 wax water lock
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20 Xylitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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21 Silica
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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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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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31 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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32 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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34 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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37 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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40 Fragrance
Fragrance
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41 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Is Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection WetForce SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen. It uses an older-generation filter set including avobenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene and oxybenzone.
Is the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion Wetforce Spf 50 good under makeup?
Yes. It rates excellent as a makeup base, with a matte finish, lightweight feel and low white cast.
Is it good overall?
It scores 54/100 with moderate protection, held back partly by the dated filter set and a tendency to sting near the eyes. It is best for those who prioritise a matte, makeup-friendly finish.