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Shiseido Perfect Sun Protector Clear Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
Shiseido

Perfect Sun Protector Clear Stick SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++
Our score 86.8 / 100

Fragrance may sensitize; oils suggest a rich film, untested. Kanzou resolves to licorice flavonoids ([manufacturer](https://www.mcbiotec.com/?id=105&t=view)); 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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86.8
Composite score · independent
Ranks #672 of 1759 in the current catalogue. Fragrance may sensitize; oils suggest a rich film, untested. Kanzou resolves to licorice flavonoids ([manufacturer](https://www.mcbiotec.com/?id=105&t=view)); 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. 70
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. 100
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 5 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
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) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 1
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Mineral Oils· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Hydroxystearic Acid·Triethylhexanoin·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Hydrogenated Polydecene·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Polyamide-8·Triisostearin·Silica Dimethyl Silylate·Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil·PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether·Tocopheryl Acetate·Lecithin·Kanzou Furabonoido· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · BHT Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Simethicone·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 Mineral Oils Mineral Oil
03 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
04 Hydroxystearic Acid Hydroxystearic Acid
05 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
06 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
07 PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
08 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
09 Hydrogenated Polydecene Hydrogenated Polydecene
10 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
11 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
12 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
13 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
14 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
15 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
16 Polyamide-8
17 Triisostearin Triisostearin
18 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
19 Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Argan Kernel Oil
20 PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
21 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
22 Lecithin Lecithin
23 Kanzou Furabonoido Licorice Flavonoids
24 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
25 BHT WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
26 Simethicone Simethicone
27 PEG-6 PEG-6
28 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
29 Silica Silica
30 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.