Ultimate Sun Protector Cream SPF 50
The Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Cream SPF 50 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 40 ingredients (25 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4
|
|
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
3
|
|
Octocrylene
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Zinc Oxide
(Bulking Agent, Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, Sunscreen Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Diisopropyl Sebacate
(Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isopropyl Myristate
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Binding, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
PPG-3 Dipivalate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Talc
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dextrin Palmitate
(Anticaking Agent, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
(Anticaking Agent, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Acrylamides/Dmapa Acrylates/Methoxy PEG Methacrylate Copolymer
(Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Aminoethanesulfinic Acid
(Antioxidant, Reducing) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
EUCHEUMA SERRA/GRATELOUPIA SPARSA/SACCHARINA ANGUSTATA/ULVA LINZA/UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
SACCHARINA ANGUSTATA/UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrogen Dimethicone
(Film Forming) |
|
|
|
|
Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Succinoglycan
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearic Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Stearic Acid., Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Refatting) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
4
|
A
|
Sodium Metabisulfite
(Antioxidant, Preservative, Reducing) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-6
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
