shiseido Senka Perfect UV Essence SPF50+ PA++++

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
2. Zinc Oxide
3. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
4. Polysilicone-15
5. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
6. Water
7. Alcohol
8. PEG-8
9. Butylene Glycol
10. Glycerin
11. Polybutylene Glycol/PPG-9/1 Copolymer
12. Caprylyl Methicone
13. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
14. Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
15. Titanium Dioxide
16. Silica
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
19. Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
20. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
21. BHT
22. Aluminum Hydroxide
23. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
24. Polysilicone-2
25. Iron Oxides
26. Talc
27. Tocopherol
28. Sodium Hyaluronate
29. Sericin
30. Dimethicone
31. Citric Acid
32. Potassium Sorbate
33. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
34. Hydrogen Dimethicone
35. Hydrolyzed Silk

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

保湿剂

PEG-8

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Polysilicone-15GlycerinPolybutylene Glycol/PPG-9/1 CopolymerCaprylyl MethiconeCetyl EthylhexanoateHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerTitanium DioxideSilicaPhenoxyethanolTriethoxycaprylylsilaneDimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CrosspolymerHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy EtherBHTAluminum HydroxideCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilPolysilicone-2Iron OxidesTalcTocopherolSodium HyaluronateSericinDimethiconeCitric AcidPotassium SorbateSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHydrogen DimethiconeHydrolyzed Silk

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Ingredients explained

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Polysilicone-15

Not decoded yet

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

PEG-8

Water-soluble solvent and humectant; dissolves oil-solubles, tacky if overused.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Polybutylene Glycol/PPG-9/1 Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer

Acrylate crosspolymer, high-efficiency thickener and suspending agent; non-ionic, compatible with most actives, gel strength depends on crosslinking

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether

Cellulose derivative for thickening and emulsion stabilization; cold or hot solubility depends on process, confirm dissolution method.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.

Polysilicone-2

Not decoded yet

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Sericin

Animal-derived silk protein, used for anti-static and hair/skin conditioning; provides smoothness and repair.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin

Hydrolyzed Silk

Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin

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