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Shiseido

Perfect Sun Protector Lotion Sensitive SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Alcohol-free, fragrance-free sensitive variant with ZnO/TiO2 + DHHB/EHT/bis-EHMT and soothing botanicals — strong all-round profile.

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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
85.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #155 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free, fragrance-free sensitive variant with ZnO/TiO2 + DHHB/EHT/bis-EHMT and soothing botanicals — strong all-round profile.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Alcohol-free, fragrance-free sensitive variant pairing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with DHHB, ethylhexyl triazone, and bemotrizinol. Aloe, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, and scutellaria extract back a soothing, well-rounded profile.

Pros
  • Alcohol-free and fragrance-free
  • Mineral plus modern UVA filters combined
  • DHHB, EHT, and bemotrizinol for UVA
  • Aloe and dipotassium glycyrrhizate soothing
  • Lightweight lotion texture
Cons
  • Untinted, so no iron oxide tone correction
  • Tone-up finish can read pale on deeper skin
  • Contains sodium metabisulfite as preservative
  • Stearate components may feel slightly tacky

Who it's for: Sensitive or reactive skin wanting a high-performance hybrid lotion without alcohol or fragrance; not for buyers needing a tint.

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. 92
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 78
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 75
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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 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.
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.
Lotion
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.
Yes
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) 45 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Dimethicone·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Water·Silica· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Butylene Glycol·Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate·Triethylhexanoin·Caprylyl Methicone·Diethylhexyl Succinate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Dextrin Palmitate·Trimethylsiloxysilicate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Sodium Chloride·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract·Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract· Thymus Serpyllum Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Euonymus Thunb./Hijirimen/Laminaria quinata/Usbaaonori/Undaria Pinellia Extract (pending review)·Laminaria quinata/Undaria Pinellia Extract (pending review)·Hydrated Silica·Isostearic Acid·PEG-10 Dimethicone·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Hydrogenated Palm Oil·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil·Elaeis Guineensis Oil·Sodium Citrate·Stearic Acid·Sodium Metabisulfite·Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Citric Acid·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Dimethicone Dimethicone
02 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
03 Water Water
04 Silica Silica
05 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
07 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
08 Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
09 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
10 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
11 Diethylhexyl Succinate Diethylhexyl Succinate
12 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
13 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
14 Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
15 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
16 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
17 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
18 Dextrin Palmitate Dextrin Palmitate
19 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
20 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
21 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
22 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
23 Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
25 Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract
26 Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract Witch Hazel Leaf Extract
27 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
28 Thymus Serpyllum Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
29 Euonymus Thunb./Hijirimen/Laminaria quinata/Usbaaonori/Undaria Pinellia Extract Pending review
30 Laminaria quinata/Undaria Pinellia Extract Pending review
31 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
32 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
33 PEG-10 Dimethicone PEG-10 Dimethicone
34 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
35 Hydrogenated Palm Oil Hydrogenated Palm Oil
36 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
37 Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil Palm Kernel Oil
38 Elaeis Guineensis Oil Palm Oil
39 Sodium Citrate Sodium Citrate
40 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
41 Sodium Metabisulfite Sodium Metabisulfite
42 Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract Myrtle Leaf Extract
43 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
44 Citric Acid Citric Acid
45 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol