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Shiseido Perfect Sun Protector Hydro Gel Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
Shiseido

Perfect Sun Protector Hydro Gel Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

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

Ethanol-forward hydro-gel with octocrylene/octisalate/BMDM and fragrance; appealing fresh finish but irritation risk meaningful.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum.
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #678 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol-forward hydro-gel with octocrylene/octisalate/BMDM and fragrance; appealing fresh finish but irritation risk meaningful.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 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. 76
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 38
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. 74
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 7 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.
Titanium Dioxide 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.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
Hybrid
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.
Gel
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.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?

Ethanol-forward hydro-gel with octocrylene, octisalate, avobenzone, DHHB, bemotrizinol, ethylhexyl triazone, and titanium dioxide. The fresh, lightweight finish comes with meaningful alcohol, peppermint oil, and fragrance burden.

Pros
  • Wide modern UV filter array
  • Lightweight, non-greasy gel feel
  • Includes DHHB, EHT, and bemotrizinol
  • Dipotassium glycyrrhizate for soothing
  • Titanium dioxide reinforces UV defense
Cons
  • Denatured alcohol high in the formula
  • Contains fragrance and peppermint oil
  • Octocrylene carries endocrine flags
  • Not ideal for dry or reactive skin

Who it's for: Oily and combination skin wanting a fresh gel finish who tolerate ethanol and fragrance; skip for dry, reactive, or rosacea-prone skin.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 43 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 1
Water· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Isododecane·Dimethicone·Peg/Ppg-9/2 Dimethyl Ether· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Silica·Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Acrylamide/DMAPA Acrylates/Methoxy PEG Methacrylate Copolymer· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Xanthan Gum·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether·Taurine· Mentha Piperita Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract· Eucalyptus Globulus/Hijirimen/Komatsuna/Usabaonori/Undaria Pinellia Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract·Komatsuna/Undaria Pinellia Extract (pending review)·Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate·Potassium Hydroxide·Cetyl Phosphate·Carbomer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate·Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer·Stearoxy Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Butylene Glycol·Stearic Acid·Dextrin Palmitate·Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract·Phenoxyethanol· 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 Water Water
02 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
03 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
04 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
05 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
06 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Isododecane Isododecane
08 Dimethicone Dimethicone
09 Peg/Ppg-9/2 Dimethyl Ether PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
10 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Silica Silica
12 Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
15 Acrylamide/DMAPA Acrylates/Methoxy PEG Methacrylate Copolymer Acrylamide/DMAPA Acrylates/Methoxy PEG Methacrylate Copolymer
16 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
17 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
18 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
19 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
20 Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
21 Taurine Taurine
22 Mentha Piperita Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
23 Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract Strawberry Geranium Extract
24 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
25 Eucalyptus Globulus/Hijirimen/Komatsuna/Usabaonori/Undaria Pinellia Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
26 Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract Sophora Root Extract
27 Komatsuna/Undaria Pinellia Extract Pending review
28 Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
29 Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
30 Potassium Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide
31 Cetyl Phosphate Cetyl Phosphate
32 Carbomer Carbomer
33 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
34 Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
35 Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
36 Stearoxy Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
37 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
38 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
39 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
40 Dextrin Palmitate Dextrin Palmitate
41 Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract Myrtle Leaf Extract
42 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
43 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.