Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 42
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 42 is a pure mineral sunscreen using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It delivers a matte, oil-free finish with low white cast, though the formula can feel somewhat heavier on the skin, which is common with mineral filters. It does not commonly sting and is generally low risk for breakouts. With good protection and an 81.7/100 score, it is a strong mattifying mineral choice for oily and city skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 42)
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White cast
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β28 Zinc Oxide, 13.6% declared
- β7 Titanium Dioxide, 4.9% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (18.5% total declared)
- +30 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +4.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
100
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #40
- +0.8 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Zinc Oxide, 13.6% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 4.9% declared
- β3 Hydrogenated Polydecene at #12, heavy oil
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Fungal acne
Safe
100
- +100 Starting score
- +0 Dimethicone at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #49, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile alcohol at #40
- β 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- 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 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #24, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Trehalose)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #40
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 4 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 1 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #40), fast, even canvas
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (49)
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 7 4.9% declared
- β 10 4.9% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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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 28 13.6% declared
- β 18 13.6% 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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5 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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8 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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11 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
- β 3 heavy oil
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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17 Trehalose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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20 Thiotaurine
Supporting ingredient
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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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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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the 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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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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pH adjuster
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40 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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41 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Colorant or pigment
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Botanical extract
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46 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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48 Benzoic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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49 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Is the Shiseido Urban Environment Mineral Sunscreen chemical or mineral?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
Is the Shiseido Urban Environment sunscreen good for oily skin?
Yes, it has a matte, oil-free finish and is generally low risk for clogging pores, so it suits oily skin. The formula can feel somewhat heavier, which is common with mineral filters.
Does the Shiseido Urban Environment sunscreen leave a white cast?
It has a low white cast, which is good for a mineral formula. It scores 81.7/100 with good protection at SPF 42.