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Shiseido
Senka Perfect UV Gel Waterproof Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Ethanol, fragrance (orange peel oil), octinoxate, PEG-100 castor oil, and BHT weigh down sensitivity and health; gel texture is cosmetically pleasant.
◉ 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.
69.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #870 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol, fragrance (orange peel oil), octinoxate, PEG-100 castor oil, and BHT weigh down sensitivity and health; gel texture is cosmetically pleasant.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A lightweight gel with zinc oxide, Octinoxate, bemotrizinol, Uvinul A Plus, and Uvinul T 150 covering UVA and UVB at SPF 50+ PA++++. Honey, sericin, and rice germ oil soften the feel, while ethanol, Octinoxate, and orange peel oil drag on the sensitivity profile.
Pros
- Five-filter system with strong UVA1 depth from bemotrizinol and DHHB
- Gel texture with honey, hyaluronic acid, and sericin for comfort
- Zinc oxide adds mineral broad-spectrum backup
- Rice germ oil and camellia extract round out the antioxidant base
Cons
- Octinoxate raises endocrine-disruption concerns
- Ethanol sits in the upper INCI block
- Orange peel oil acts as a fragrance and possible photosensitizer
- BHT adds another sensitivity flag
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a lightweight gel with strong UVA coverage and skincare extras, comfortable with ethanol, Octinoxate, and citrus peel oil.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
Gel
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 39 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 4
Aqua·Dimethicone· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Peg-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Honey·Oryza Sativa Germ Oil· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Sericin· Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·PPG-17·Isostearic Acid·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate·Silica·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Succinoglycan·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether·Isohexadecane·Citric Acid· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Disodium Edta·Polysorbate 80· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Sorbitan Oleate·Sodium Citrate·Sodium Metabisulfite·Potassium Sorbate·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
06 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
15 Sericin
18 PPG-17
25 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
33 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.