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Shiseido

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

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Fragrance and homosalate/octocrylene drag sensitivity; no octinoxate or oxybenzone. Clear stick texture is convenient and cosmetically acceptable.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
71.9
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #747 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance and homosalate/octocrylene drag sensitivity; no octinoxate or oxybenzone. Clear stick texture is convenient and cosmetically acceptable.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Clear chemical stick built on homosalate, octocrylene, octisalate, avobenzone, DHHB, and bemotrizinol in a mineral-oil base. Fragrance plus the homosalate-octocrylene pair push the endocrine and sensitivity load up despite the wearable finish.

Pros
  • Alcohol-free, no ethanol sting
  • Strong UVA stack with DHHB and bemotrizinol
  • Clear finish without visible white cast
  • Stick format simplifies face and ear reapplication
  • Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate and tocopherol antioxidants
Cons
  • Homosalate and octocrylene carry endocrine flags
  • Contains fragrance
  • Mineral oil base may not suit acne-prone skin
  • Wax base can feel heavy with full coverage

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a quick reapplication stick for face, ears, or scalp who tolerate homosalate, octocrylene, and fragrance.

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. 67
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 48
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
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
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.
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.
Chemical
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.
Stick
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.
No
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) 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 19 Jun 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.