Shiseido Uv Protective Compact Light Ocre
62/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Shiseido UV Protective Compact in Light Ocre is a powder-style sun protector using older chemical filters (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene) alongside mineral Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It delivers a matte finish with low white cast, though it feels somewhat heavier on skin and can sting slightly for sensitive eyes. Breakout-trigger is low. The score of 61.6 out of 100 reflects good protection limited by a dated filter set, and it works okay as a makeup-friendly touch-up.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
56
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #1, UV filter
- +16 Octocrylene at #2, UV filter
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +12.3 Zinc Oxide at #39, UV filter (UVA1 +5.4)
- β17.3 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
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Health safety
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #1 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #2, 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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White cast
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β5 Zinc Oxide at #39
- β50 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +32.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +4.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Medium
53
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Octocrylene at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β16 Octinoxate at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #22
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Zinc Oxide at #39
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- β7 Petrolatum at #9, heaviest occlusive
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Fungal acne
Low
88
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate)
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Fabric stains
High
25
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Octocrylene at #2, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #38, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, 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 #22
- β 14.5 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Hydrated Silica, Nylon-12, β¦)
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #28, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #15, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 16 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Nylon-12, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, β¦)
- β 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #22
- β 3 Occlusives seal moisture in (Petrolatum)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 4 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #3 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 βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (39)
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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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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- 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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Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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6 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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7 Nylon-12
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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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 7 heaviest occlusive
- 3 β dewy occlusive
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10 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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20 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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22 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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28 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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29 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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30 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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33 Tin Oxide
Colorant or pigment
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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35 Fragrance
Fragrance
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36 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
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38 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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39 Zinc Oxide
Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 12.3 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
Is the Shiseido UV Protective Compact good for oily skin?
It has a matte finish and a low breakout-trigger, so it generally suits oily skin and shine-prone areas. It works okay for makeup-friendly touch-ups.
Is the Shiseido Uv Protective Compact Light Ocre mineral or chemical?
It is a combination product, using older chemical filters such as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Octocrylene alongside mineral Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.
How good is the Shiseido compact?
It scores 61.6 out of 100 with good protection, held back by a dated filter set. White cast is low, though it can sting slightly for sensitive eyes.