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Shiseido

Urban Environment Mineral Clear Sunscreen SPF 50

SPF 50+ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

TiO2+ZnO mineral with no alcohol, no added fragrance; antioxidant-rich. Mineral cream still risks white cast on deeper skin tones.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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).
77.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #461 of 1558 in the current catalogue. TiO2+ZnO mineral with no alcohol, no added fragrance; antioxidant-rich. Mineral cream still risks white cast on deeper skin tones.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A 100% mineral SPF 50 cream pairing titanium dioxide with zinc oxide, free of added fragrance and denatured alcohol. The trade-off is a mineral cream finish that can leave a visible white cast on deeper skin tones.

Pros
  • Zinc oxide plus titanium dioxide for broad-spectrum cover
  • No added fragrance or denatured alcohol
  • Antioxidants including baicalin, ergothioneine, hyaluronate
  • Mineral-only filter set suits easily irritated skin
Cons
  • Mineral cream can leave a white cast on deep skin tones
  • Cream texture heavier than gel or fluid alternatives
  • Coated with aluminum hydroxide and triethoxycaprylylsilane

Who it's for: Sensitive-skin buyers seeking a mineral-only, fragrance- and alcohol-free SPF 50 cream and willing to tolerate a slight white cast.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 83
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 75
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 74
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
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) 46 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Dimethicone Dimethicone
04 Water Water
05 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
06 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
07 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
10 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
11 Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
12 Silica Silica
13 Aminoethanesulfinic Acid Hypotaurine
14 Thiotaurine Thiotaurine
16 Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract White Peony Root Extract
17 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
18 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
19 Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
20 Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
21 Ononis Spinosa Root Extract Spiny Restharrow Root Extract
22 Camellia Japonica Flower Extract Japanese Camellia Flower Extract
23 Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract Mangosteen Bark Extract
24 Trehalose Trehalose
27 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
28 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
29 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
30 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
31 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
32 Trisodium Edta Trisodium EDTA
33 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
34 Sodium Citrate Sodium Citrate
35 Citric Acid Citric Acid
36 Sodium Metabisulfite Sodium Metabisulfite
37 Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract Yoshino Cherry Leaf Extract
39 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
40 Mica Mica
41 Disodium Phosphate Disodium Phosphate
42 Riboflavin Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
43 Ergothioneine Ergothioneine
44 Sodium Phosphate Sodium Phosphate
45 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
46 Benzoic Acid Benzoic Acid