Shiseido
Urban Environment Vita-Clear Sunscreen SPF 42
SPF 42 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 quartet with Alcohol Denat and fragrance — chemical-heavy US filter set drags sensitivity and health.
◐ 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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58.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1394 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Avobenzone/homosalate/octisalate/octocrylene quartet with Alcohol Denat and fragrance — chemical-heavy US filter set drags sensitivity and health.
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.
Cream
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?
A US chemical SPF 42 cream pairing the avobenzone/homosalate/octisalate/octocrylene quartet with a vitamin-led antioxidant blend including 2-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and tocopheryl acetate. Alcohol Denat. and added fragrance pull sensitivity and health scores down.
Pros
- Vitamin C derivative 2-O-ethyl ascorbic acid included
- Panthenyl ethyl ether and sodium hyaluronate add hydration
- Photostable octocrylene supports avobenzone
- Invisible cream finish layers under makeup
Cons
- Alcohol Denat. plus ethanol both present
- Added fragrance limits sensitive-skin use
- Older US filter set lacks modern non-EDC options
- SPF 42 lower than the Ultimate Sun Protector line
Who it's for: US buyers wanting a chemical face SPF with vitamin C and antioxidants who tolerate denatured alcohol and added fragrance.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 45 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 2 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 3
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. ·Trisiloxane·Water·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Silica· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Isododecane·Peg/Ppg-9/2 Dimethyl Ether·Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Dextrin Palmitate·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Trehalose·Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Phytosteryl Macadamiate·Sodium Chloride·2-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid·Aminoethanesulfinic Acid·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Panthenyl Ethyl Ether·Sodium Polyacrylate·Tocopheryl Acetate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract·Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract·Spirulina Platensis Extract·Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer·Butylene Glycol·Silica Dimethyl Silylate·Trisodium Edta· 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. ·Sodium Metabisulfite· Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Barium Sulfate·Sodium Citrate·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
10 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
13 Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
33 Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
39 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
41 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
45 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.