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Shiseido Men SynchroShield WetForce x HeatForce Clear Stick UV Protector SPF 50+ PA++++
Shiseido

Men SynchroShield WetForce x HeatForce Clear Stick UV Protector SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++
Our score 85.0 / 100

Fragrance and octocrylene add sensitization concerns. Silicone supports glide, while mineral oil and structuring agents may leave a rich film; wear is untested and health screening stays baseline.

Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Japan
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Stick
Finish How it looks 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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Where to buy it
YesStyle US In stock Cosme.com JP
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85.0
Composite score · independent
Ranks #866 of 1759 in the current catalogue. Fragrance and octocrylene add sensitization concerns. Silicone supports glide, while mineral oil and structuring agents may leave a rich film; wear is untested and health screening stays baseline.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 67
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 74
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 90
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 27 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 1
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Mineral Oils·Hydroxystearic Acid·Triethylhexanoin· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Polyamide-8·Silica Dimethyl Silylate·Camellia Japonica Seed Oil·PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate·Tocopheryl Acetate·PPG-17· BHT Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·PEG-6·Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate·Silica· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
02 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
03 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
04 Mineral Oils Mineral Oil
05 Hydroxystearic Acid Hydroxystearic Acid
06 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
07 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
08 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
09 PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
10 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
12 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
13 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
14 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
15 Polyamide-8
16 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
17 Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Camellia Seed Oil
18 PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
19 Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
20 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
21 PPG-17
22 BHT WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
23 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
24 PEG-6 PEG-6
25 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
26 Silica Silica
27 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.