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Shiseido

2e Sunscreen Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Dermatology-grade FF and alcohol-free with ZnO, TiO2, BEMT, DHHB, EHT; PEG-60/100 hydrogenated castor oil reduces health score modestly.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
80.9
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #300 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Dermatology-grade FF and alcohol-free with ZnO, TiO2, BEMT, DHHB, EHT; PEG-60/100 hydrogenated castor oil reduces health score modestly.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A six-filter hybrid cream pairing TiO2 and ZnO with bemotrizinol, DHHB, ethylhexyl triazone, and PBSA. Built for sensitive skin with no fragrance or ethanol; heavy PEG castor oil emulsifiers are the main trade-off.

Pros
  • Six filters across mineral and modern chemical types
  • Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
  • TiO2/ZnO base supports sensitive-skin tolerance
  • Tocopherol and dipropylene glycol for slip
  • Sodium metabisulfite suggests filter-stability handling
Cons
  • Mineral filters can leave a slight cast on deeper skin
  • Heavy PEG-60 and PEG-100 hydrogenated castor oil content
  • Cream texture may feel rich on oily skin

Who it's for: Sensitive-skin or post-procedure users wanting a multi-filter hybrid with no fragrance or ethanol; not the lightest option for oily skin.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 85
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 76
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 62
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
PBSA Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 36 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Water·Caprylyl Methicone·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Butylene Glycol·Triethylhexanoin· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Silica·Dimethicone·Behenyl Alcohol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Diethylhexyl Succinate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Xylitol·Bis-butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA ·Aminomethyl Propanediol·Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Peg-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Beheneth-20·Batyl Alcohol·Hydrated Silica·Aluminum Hydroxide·Isostearic Acid·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer·Succinoglycan·Stearoxy Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose·Citric Acid·Sodium Citrate·Sodium Metabisulfite· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
03 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
07 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
08 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
09 Silica Silica
10 Dimethicone Dimethicone
11 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
12 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
13 Diethylhexyl Succinate Diethylhexyl Succinate
14 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
15 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
16 Xylitol Xylitol
17 Bis-butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
18 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
19 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid LEGACY FILTER PBSA
20 Aminomethyl Propanediol Aminomethyl Propanediol
21 Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
22 Peg-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
23 Beheneth-20 Beheneth-20
24 Batyl Alcohol Batyl Alcohol
25 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
26 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
27 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
28 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
29 Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
30 Succinoglycan
31 Stearoxy Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
32 Citric Acid Citric Acid
33 Sodium Citrate Sodium Citrate
34 Sodium Metabisulfite Sodium Metabisulfite
35 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
36 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol