Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion Spf 50
65/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50 is a chemical sunscreen on an older filter base of avobenzone, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate and octocrylene. It finishes matte with low white cast and a lightweight feel, and rates excellent as a makeup base, making it a strong choice under cosmetics. Breakout-trigger risk is low, though it may sting somewhat if it reaches the eyes. With good protection and a score of 65.0/100, it is a polished everyday face option despite its classic filter set.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
61
- +30 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +16)
- +12 Homosalate at #2, UV filter
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #4, UV filter
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #1, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
34
- +100 Starting score
- β24 Avobenzone at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Homosalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #32
- β8 Fragrance
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Palmitic Acid at #30, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Low
87
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate)
- β4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic 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
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #45, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #11
- β 12.5 5 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, β¦)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 Glycerin at #14, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 12 5 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, β¦)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 Volatile alcohol at #11
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 1 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #11), fast, even canvas
- β 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 2 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 (45)
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 (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 12 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)
- β 15.2 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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5 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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7 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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14 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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17 Isododecane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Supporting ingredient
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 2 wax water lock
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20 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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Botanical extract
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26 PPG-17
Supporting ingredient
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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32 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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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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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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35 PEG-6
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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36 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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37 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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39 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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44 Fragrance
Fragrance
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45 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Does Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50 work under makeup?
Yes. It rates excellent as a makeup base, with a matte, lightweight finish and low white cast.
Is the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion Spf 50 mineral or chemical?
It is chemical, on an older filter base of avobenzone, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate and octocrylene.
Is it good for oily skin?
It has a matte finish and a low breakout-trigger rating, so it is generally a good match for oily skin.