Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ versus Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ .
Published on September 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 23 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ 51 ingredients
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ 51 ingredients
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ 51 ingredients
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
Dimethicone • Water • Zinc Oxide 9.93% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.49% • Alcohol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Talc • Isododecane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3% • Octocrylene 3% • Peg-6 • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate 2% • Titanium Dioxide • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Dextrin Palmitate • Glycerin • Vinyl Dimethicone • Silica • Xylitol • Ppg-17 • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 0.5% • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 0.5% • Isostearic Acid • Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • Aminomethyl Propanediol • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Trisodium EDTA • Distearyldimonium Chloride • Parfum • BHT • Tocopherol • Butylene Glycol • Limonene • Dimethyl Ether • Linalool • Isopropyl Alcohol • Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract • Citronellol • Hexyl Cinnamal • CI 77491 • Sodium Metabisulfite • Citral • Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Water • Zinc Oxide • Alcohol • Isododecane • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Caprylyl Methicone • Butylene Glycol • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Diethylhexyl Succinate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Silica • Dimethicone • Dextrin Palmitate • Xylitol • Ppg-17 • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Isostearic Acid • Distearyldimonium Chloride • Dimethylacrylamide • Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate • Menthyl Lactate • Menthol • Succinoglycan • Cellulose Gum • Parfum • Nylon-12 • Citric Acid • BHT • Tocopherol • Trisodium EDTA • Sodium Metabisulfite • Stearic Acid • Thiotaurine • Peg-9 • Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract • Sodium Citrate • Royal Jelly Extract • Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract • Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterShiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideShiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateShiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholShiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneShiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dextrin Palmitate comes from the palmitic acid ester of Dextrin. It is used as an emulsifier and texture enhancer.
Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together. According to a manufacturer, dextrin palmitate helps create a low-viscosity gel texture.
Due to its fatty acid base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Dextrin PalmitateShiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaShiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolShiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Ppg-17.
Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineShiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.
Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.
Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidShiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidShiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA.
Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
We don't have a description for Distearyldimonium Chloride.
Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumShiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 27.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolShiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract.
Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.
Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.
Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 49.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
We don't have a description for Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract.
Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 51.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.
We don't have a description for Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract.
Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 53.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Hydrofresh SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 41.
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