Shiseido
Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 60+
SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Avobenzone+homosalate+octisalate+octocrylene with Alcohol Denat high, fragrance, Red 33/Yellow 5 dyes — sensitivity and health both weak.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum.
Where to buy it
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61.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1305 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Avobenzone+homosalate+octisalate+octocrylene with Alcohol Denat high, fragrance, Red 33/Yellow 5 dyes — sensitivity and health both weak.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
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.
Lotion
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?
SPF 60+ US chemical lotion built on the standard avobenzone/homosalate/octisalate/octocrylene quartet. Alcohol Denat., added fragrance, and Red 33/Yellow 5 dyes drive up sensitivity risk and weigh on the health-safety profile despite the high SPF and invisible finish.
Pros
- High SPF 60+ for a US-filter chemical formula
- Lightweight lotion sits invisibly under makeup
- Photostable octocrylene supports avobenzone
- Includes Camellia and green tea antioxidant extracts
Cons
- Alcohol Denat. plus ethanol both present
- Added fragrance limits suitability for reactive skin
- Synthetic dyes Red 33 and Yellow 5 included
- Older US filter set lacks modern non-EDC options
Who it's for: US buyers wanting a high-SPF, makeup-friendly daily face lotion who don't react to denatured alcohol, fragrance, or synthetic dyes.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 51 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 2 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Water·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Talc·Triethylhexanoin·Dimethicone·Peg/Ppg-9/2 Dimethyl Ether· Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dextrin Palmitate·Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate·Isododecane·Ppg-3 Dipivalate·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Silica·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Sodium Chloride·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Aminoethanesulfinic Acid·Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether·Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Eucheuma Serra/Grateloupia Sparsa/Saccharina Angustata/Ulva Linza/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract·Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract·Saccharina Angustata/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract·PPG-17·Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Calcium Stearate·Isostearic Acid·Palmitic Acid·Trisodium Edta· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Silica Dimethyl Silylate·PEG-6· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Butylene Glycol·Stearic Acid·Sodium Metabisulfite·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate·Bis-butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3·Syzygium Jambos 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. ·Ci 17200·Ci 19140
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
11 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
12 Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
28 Eucheuma Serra/Grateloupia Sparsa/Saccharina Angustata/Ulva Linza/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract Mixed Seaweed Extract (Eucheuma/Grateloupia/Saccharina/Ulva/Undaria)
31 PPG-17
37 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
49 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.