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Shiseido

Perfect Sun Protector Hydro Gel 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.

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

◉ 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.
73.1
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%.
Verdict Should you buy 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.

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. 76
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 38
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 74
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 7 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
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 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.
Gel
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.
No
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 19 Jun 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.