Quick Summary:
Date Tested: 09/10/2022
In this Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Wet Force SPF 50 review, I encounter one of the ugliest product bottles I have ever seen, yet the performance of the goo inside proved that one should never judge a book by its cover.
The version of the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector SPF 50 I tested is a hybrid sunscreen which incorporates both chemical (organic) and physical (inorganic) UV filters. It contains Octinoxate 7.4%, Octocrylene 3.0%, Titanium Dioxide 1.4%, and Zinc Oxide 16.4%. The newer version of the same product however is an all chemical based formulation bearing a Synchoshield designation (the one I tested does not have this), but I have not had the chance to test it yet.
The Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector reduced UVI by 99.36%, filtered UVA by 99.48%, and blocked UVB by 97.46%. Extremely high protection!
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Wet Force SPF 50 sunscreen lotion ingredients
Active ingredients: Octinoxate 7.4%, Octocrylene 3.0%, Titanium Dioxide 1.4%, and Zinc Oxide 16.4%
Inactive Ingredients: Unsure…There are several versions of this sunscreen.
Manufacturers Website: www.shiseido.com
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector SPF 50 characteristics at a glance:
- Non-comedogenic
- Dermatologist and Opthalmologist-tested
- Viscosity is good
Prepared slide ready for testing
The Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector had a nice viscosity, albeit being just very slightly runny. Dispersion was fantastic. Great coverage and distribution.
Below are the results from 2 hours of testing in my UV testing station.
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Wet Force UV blocking test results
Ultraviolet light quick reference:
UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.
UV test results:
Ultraviolet sensor readings:
| Before Sunscreen | After Sunscreen | % UV Blocked | |
| TEMP | 91.15 | 92.21 | |
| UVA | 22552.2 | 118.25 | 99.48% |
| UVB | 1163 | 29.5 | 97.46% |
| UVI | 13.255 | .09 | 99.36% |
Want to know more about how I test sunscreen? Head here to read about the details.
Testing notes:
I don’t know what to make of the marketing decisions Shiseido made on this particular sunscreen. They must know what they’re doing though… The product packaging is ugly, the name ‘wet force’ is weird to me, and the moniker ‘Sun Protector’ reminds me of a Japanese superhero action show. Whatever my opinions though, this product really whips the llamas ass (meaning, its great!).
I recommend. May the wet force be with you.
Want to try the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Wet Force SPF 50?
Wet Force. Ultimate Sun Protector. Powerful UV blocking
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