Shiseido White Lucent Day Emulsion Broad Spectrum Spf 23
61/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Shiseido White Lucent Day Emulsion Broad Spectrum SPF 23 is a chemical-led emulsion combining avobenzone, octinoxate, and octocrylene with titanium dioxide. It wears with a balanced finish, low white cast, and a lightweight feel, and it generally layers well under makeup. However it can sting sensitive eyes, so cautious application is wise. With moderate protection and a score of 60.7/100, it is a light daytime brightening emulsion rather than a high-SPF sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
48
- +30 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +16)
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +16 Octocrylene at #3, UV filter
- +9.9 Titanium Dioxide at #50, UV filter (UVA1 +1.5)
- β2.8 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- Γ0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
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Health safety
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #3, 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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White cast
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #50
- +3 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
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Eye sting
High
29
- +100 Starting score
- β24 Avobenzone at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β22 Octocrylene at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #42
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #50
- +0.8 Volatile alcohol at #5, evaporating texture
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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 #3, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #52, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #50, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- +17 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #5), fast, even canvas
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
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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 (52)
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 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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4 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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12 Erythritol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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13 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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19 Caffeine
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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30 PPG-17
Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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pH adjuster
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33 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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38 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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40 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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pH adjuster
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42 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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43 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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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 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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51 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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52 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Does this Shiseido emulsion leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. Although it contains titanium dioxide, the chemical-led emulsion blends to a balanced finish without obvious whiteness.
Is the Shiseido White Lucent Day Emulsion Broad Spectrum Spf 23 good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It can work, with a balanced, lightweight finish and a low breakout-trigger risk. Note that it can sting sensitive eyes, so apply carefully.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is chemical-led, combining avobenzone, octinoxate, and octocrylene with titanium dioxide.
What SPF is it, and is it good?
It is SPF 23. It scores 60.7/100 with moderate protection, a light daytime brightening emulsion rather than a high-SPF sunscreen.