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Shiseido SHISEIDO URBAN ENVIRONMENT FRESH-MOISTURE SUNSCREEN SPF 42

SPF 42 as labeled

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, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylyl Trisiloxane, Silicon Dioxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Diisostearate, Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Beheneth-20, Docosanol, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Trehalose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer (52000 Mpa.S), Xanthan Gum, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Glycyrrhizinate Dipotassium, Hyaluronate Sodium, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root, Green Tea Leaf, Garcinia Mangostana Bark, Perilla Frutescens Leaf, C30-45 Olefin, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Stearyl Alcohol, Edetate Disodium, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, .Alpha.-Tocopherol, Carbomer Homopolymer, Unspecified Type, Alcohol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Citrate, Unspecified Form, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide

39 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.

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

  • Butylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multitasking liquid that acts as a humectant, solvent, and thickness adjuster, and carries a scent role. It draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients, and helps set the product's texture.

  • Glycerin

    Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.

  • Caprylyl Trisiloxane

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

    A lightweight silicone that conditions skin. It helps leave a smooth, conditioned feel.

  • 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.

    listed as “Silicon Dioxide”

  • Dipropylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and adjusts how thick the product is. It also adds fragrance. This helps the formula blend and spread evenly.

  • Glyceryl Diisostearate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An oil-based ingredient that helps the oil and water parts of the product mix and stay blended. It also softens and smooths skin feel, and can make a formula look more opaque rather than clear.

  • 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.

  • Beheneth-20

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is a helper that lets oil and water mix and helps clean. It keeps the oily and watery parts of the product blended into a smooth, even texture.

  • Behenyl Alcohol

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multitasker that softens and smooths skin while adjusting the product's thickness. It also helps hold the mix together and keeps the oil and water parts from separating.

    listed as “Docosanol”

  • C30-45 Alkyl Methicone

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and conditions the surface. It also adjusts thickness, giving the product a smooth, glide-on texture.

  • Trehalose

    Humectant (holds moisture)Moisturising (CosIng functional class)

    Trehalose is a sugar used as a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. That keeps skin and the formula from drying out.

  • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

    Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)

    A long-name polymer used to hold the formula together. It stabilizes the emulsion, keeping the oil and water parts from separating.

    listed as “Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer (52000 Mpa.S)”

  • Xanthan Gum

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel-like texture. It keeps oil and water mixed and stops the blend from separating, giving a stable, even feel.

  • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

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

    This is an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient, a form of vitamin C. As an antioxidant it helps keep the formula from going off, and it softens the skin feel.

    listed as “Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate”

  • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

    Humectant (holds moisture)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A conditioning ingredient that also draws in and holds moisture. It helps skin feel hydrated and smooth.

    listed as “Glycyrrhizinate Dipotassium”

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A moisture-grabbing ingredient that draws in and holds water. That keeps skin conditioned and helps it feel supple. It's the salt form of hyaluronic acid.

    listed as “Hyaluronate Sodium”

  • Sanguisorba Officinalis Root

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)otherPreservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

    An extract from tea leaves that does several jobs: it draws in and holds moisture, softens the skin, and works as an antioxidant. It also acts as an astringent and adds a mild scent. On labels this is the tea leaf extract.

    listed as “Green Tea Leaf”

  • Garcinia Mangostana Bark

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Perilla Frutescens Leaf

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • C30-45 Olefin

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that keeps the surface feeling smooth and comfortable.

  • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Hydrotrope (helps a hard-to-dissolve ingredient stay in solution)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A multi-tasking silicone ingredient that helps oil and water mix, cleanses, boosts foam, and draws in and holds moisture. It also softens skin and hair, so it does double duty in both texture and conditioning.

  • Stearyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Refatting (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Stearyl Alcohol is a multi-tasker that helps oil and water mix, keeps the blend stable, and adjusts thickness. It softens and smooths skin feel, makes the product look opaque, boosts foam, and adds scent.

  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, and helps adjust its thickness. This keeps the product stable over time.

    listed as “Edetate Disodium”

  • Potassium Hydroxide

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)

    A strong base used to adjust and steady the product's acidity. This buffering keeps the formula's pH in a set range as it sits.

  • 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.

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.

    listed as “.Alpha.-Tocopherol”

  • Carbomer

    Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel. It also keeps oil and water blends from separating, holding the texture together.

    listed as “Carbomer Homopolymer”

  • Alcohol

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPreservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Alcohol is ethyl alcohol used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and thin the formula. It also cuts foam, tightens skin as an astringent, and adjusts thickness. It appears on labels simply as alcohol or ethanol.

  • Sodium Metabisulfite

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Reducing agent (chemically reduces other ingredients)

    This works as an antioxidant, a preservative, and a reducing agent. In practice, it helps slow down spoilage and keeps the formula stable over time.

  • Sodium Citrate

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    A buffering agent that keeps the product's acidity steady. It also binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  • Mica

    Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)other

    Mica is a mineral used to add color and to make the product look opaque rather than see-through. It also keeps powders from clumping and adds bulk to the formula.

  • Titanium Dioxide

    Colorant (adds colour)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a white colorant and opacifier, adding whiteness and making the product less see-through. As a color additive it appears on labels as CI 77891.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=42adc51f-f500-485d-82a0-126672141262
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
39
Record checksum
sha256:6c31e94776ef79c0a7153d8fbc1d1160269c4986a70e848ab06c873814675880

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