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Shiseido
Urban Environment Oil-Control Sunscreen SPF 40
SPF 40 Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
SD Alcohol 40-B + ethanol + ensulizole + homosalate + fragrance + menthoxypropanediol stack sensitizers; tinted oil-control finish is wearable.
◉ 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. ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
57.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1418 of 1558 in the current catalogue. SD Alcohol 40-B + ethanol + ensulizole + homosalate + fragrance + menthoxypropanediol stack sensitizers; tinted oil-control finish is wearable.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A tinted hybrid SPF 40 cream combining PBSA, homosalate, octisalate, and zinc oxide with an iron-oxide tint for an oil-control finish. Alcohol Denat., added fragrance, and menthoxypropanediol stack three known sensitivity drivers.
Pros
- Iron-oxide tint blurs tone and reduces any mineral cast
- Zinc oxide included alongside chemical filters
- Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate and green tea antioxidants
- Matte cream finish suits oily, shine-prone skin
Cons
- Alcohol Denat. plus ethanol both present
- Menthoxypropanediol adds cooling-agent sensitivity risk
- Added fragrance raises irritation potential
- SPF 40 lower than other Shiseido US daily options
Who it's for: Oily, shine-prone buyers who want a tinted matte daily SPF and tolerate denatured alcohol, fragrance, and cooling agents.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
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.
Cream
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.
Yes
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) 47 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 2 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 3
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Water·Dimethicone·Trisiloxane· Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Silica·Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether·Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·PEG-10 Dimethicone·Trehalose·Myristyl Myristate·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Dextrin Palmitate·Isodecyl Neopentanoate·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate·Thiotaurine·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract·Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract·Spirulina Platensis Extract·Triethanolamine·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Butylene Glycol·Disodium Edta·Disteardimonium Hectorite· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Isostearic Acid·Menthoxypropanediol·Sodium Metabisulfite·Polysilicone-2·Barium Sulfate·Sodium Citrate·Phenoxyethanol·Benzoic Acid· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Iron Oxides
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
08 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
37 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
46 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.