Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50
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Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ Versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Japanese Brand Japan
American Brand United States

Updated on May 29, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ 27 ingredients

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 46 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ 27 ingredients

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 46 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter Absorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
4 Ingredients
Antioxidants Shields skin from free radical damage.
4 Ingredients
Vitamin E Protects skin and soothes irritation.
2 Ingredients
Exfoliators Removes dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Benefits

Hydrating Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
4 Ingredients
Redness Reducing Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Reduces Irritation Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Anti-Aging Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Dark Spots Fades dark spots for even skin tone.
Scar Healing Improves the look of marks and scars.

Concerns

Rosacea Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
4 Ingredients
Eczema May worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
3 Ingredients
May Worsen Oily Skin May increase shine or excess oil.
Irritating May cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Homosalate 10%

Skin Conditioning
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Octocrylene 10%

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Paraffinum Liquidum

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Oil IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydroxystearic Acid

Cleansing
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether

Skin Conditioning

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Polyamide-8

Emollient

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Emollient

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether

Skin Conditioning

Lecithin

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

PPG-17

Skin Conditioning

Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer

Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

PEG-6

Humectant

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Hydroxystearic Acid, Triethylhexanoin, PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyamide-8, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Lecithin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, PPG-17, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, BHT, Tocopherol, PEG-6, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica, Parfum

Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50

Homosalate 8.5%

Skin Conditioning
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Octocrylene 8.5%

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Zinc Oxide 12.1%

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Cetearyl Olivate

Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

Skin Conditioning

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Lauroyl Lysine

Skin Conditioning

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Emulsion Stabilising

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silicon Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Polyester-8

Skin Conditioning
Non-Reef-Safe Icon

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

Skin Protecting

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Menthone Glycerin Acetal

Refreshing

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Arachidyl Alcohol

Emollient

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Coco-Glucoside

Cleansing

Behenyl Alcohol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Arachidyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Magnesium Aspartate

Skin Conditioning

Zinc Gluconate

Skin Conditioning
Helps fight Acne Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Copper Gluconate

Skin Conditioning
Good for Scar Healing Icon

Homosalate 8.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 8.5%, Zinc Oxide 12.1%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Xanthan Gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyester-8, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Lactic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Silica, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Copper Gluconate

Ingredient Ratings

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Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+
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Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50
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When to use

Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ 27 ingredients

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 46 ingredients

86 Routines
98% use in am
2% use in pm
94% use every day
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55 Routines
93% use in am
7% use in pm
91% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ 27 ingredients

3.25
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 50% Heavy 50% Hydrating 50%

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 46 ingredients

1.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
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