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Shiseido

Perfect Sun Protector Clear Stick SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Clear chemical stick: octocrylene, octisalate, BMDM, DHHB, bis-EHMT, fragrance. No ethanol, no homosalate; good elegance.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
74.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #585 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Clear chemical stick: octocrylene, octisalate, BMDM, DHHB, bis-EHMT, fragrance. No ethanol, no homosalate; good elegance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Alcohol-free clear chemical stick using octocrylene, octisalate, avobenzone, DHHB, and bemotrizinol in a mineral-oil and silica base. Cleaner than the men's counterpart since it skips homosalate, though fragrance remains.

Pros
  • Alcohol-free, no ethanol sting
  • Drops homosalate from the filter list
  • Modern UVA filters: DHHB and bemotrizinol
  • Clear finish suits all skin tones
  • Argan oil and tocopherol antioxidants
Cons
  • Contains fragrance
  • Octocrylene carries endocrine concerns
  • Mineral oil base may feel occlusive on oily skin
  • Stick application can be uneven on large areas

Who it's for: Reapplication-focused buyers wanting an invisible, alcohol-free stick who tolerate octocrylene and fragrance; not ideal for fragrance-reactive 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. 70
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 50
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 56
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Chemical
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.
Stick
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 1
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Mineral Oils· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Hydroxystearic Acid·Triethylhexanoin·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Peg/Ppg-9/2 Dimethyl Ether· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Hydrogenated Polydecene·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Polyamide-8·Triisostearin·Silica Dimethyl Silylate·Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil·Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether·Tocopheryl Acetate·Lecithin·Kanzou Furabonoido· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Simethicone·PEG-6·Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate·Silica· 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 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
02 Mineral Oils Mineral Oil
03 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
04 Hydroxystearic Acid Hydroxystearic Acid
05 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
06 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
07 Peg/Ppg-9/2 Dimethyl Ether PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
08 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
09 Hydrogenated Polydecene Hydrogenated Polydecene
10 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
11 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
12 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
13 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
14 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
15 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
16 Polyamide-8
17 Triisostearin Triisostearin
18 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
19 Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Argan Kernel Oil
20 Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
21 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
22 Lecithin Lecithin
23 Kanzou Furabonoido Licorice Flavonoids
24 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
25 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
26 Simethicone Simethicone
27 PEG-6 PEG-6
28 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
29 Silica Silica
30 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.