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Shiseido SHISEIDO ULTIMATE SUN PROTECTOR CLEAR

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 27 July 2026

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Mineral Oil, Hydroxystearic Acid, Triethylhexanoin, Peg/Ppg-9/2 Dimethyl Ether, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, .Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate, Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Soybean Lecithin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root, Ppg-17, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bht, Dimethicone, Unspecified, Peg-6, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica

25 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Avobenzone

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

  • Homosalate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also adds scent to the product.

  • Octisalate

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

  • Octocrylene

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.

  • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone that conditions skin and hair for a smooth feel, and keeps foaming down while the product is made. It leaves a soft, even surface.

  • Mineral Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    This is an oil that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a layer that slows moisture loss. It also acts as a solvent, conditions hair, and adds scent.

  • Hydroxystearic Acid

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An ingredient that helps clean by loosening dirt and oil and helps oil and water mix. In practice it lifts away grime and keeps the watery and oily parts blended together.

  • Triethylhexanoin

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A lightweight conditioning oil for skin and hair that also carries fragrance. It softens the surface and helps the product spread evenly, while adding scent.

  • Peg/Ppg-9/2 Dimethyl Ether

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A conditioning agent that improves the product's feel on skin. It helps leave skin feeling smooth after use.

  • Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a film former and conditioning ingredient. It leaves a thin layer on skin and hair, and helps them feel smoother and softer. It's often used to thicken or gel oil-based formulas.

  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.

  • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Argan oil, used as a skin conditioner and emollient. It softens and smooths skin feel and helps keep skin in good condition.

  • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient with a soothing role. In practice it helps keep skin feeling comfortable.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening its feel.

    listed as “.Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate”

  • Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It works on the surface of the skin to improve how the product feels.

  • Soybean Lecithin

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Rhizome/Root

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

    listed as “Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root”

  • Ppg-17

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a skin-conditioning agent that improves the feel and condition of the skin. That is its role in the formula.

  • Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)other

    This is a film-forming ingredient. It leaves a thin layer on the skin as the product dries.

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.

  • Butylated Hydroxytoluene

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    An antioxidant that also adds a scent note. It helps keep the oils in the formula from going off, so the product stays stable longer. Often shortened to BHT on labels.

    listed as “Bht”

  • Dimethicone

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.

  • Peg-6

    Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A moisture-holding, dissolving ingredient. It draws in and holds water and helps other ingredients dissolve evenly into the formula.

  • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)

    An antioxidant. It helps slow the reactions with air that would otherwise spoil the formula over time.

  • Silica

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Silica is a fine mineral powder that soaks up excess moisture and oil, and adjusts how thick the product feels. It keeps powders from clumping, adds bulk, and can make a formula look more opaque. Its chemical name is silicon dioxide.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=cedd7a3e-3334-437f-a283-482bcd0064ee
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
25
Record checksum
sha256:a5624d347fe00fb5a8579505ce47d53a689e91e9c51c0620475bf8ecbd7836b6

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