73%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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ingredients

Ingredients: Active: Octinoxate (7.4%), Titanium Dioxide (2.2%), Zinc Oxide (16.3%), Other: Cyclomethicone, Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquoixane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polybutylene Glycol/PPG-9/1 Copolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, Xylitol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ononis Spinosa Root Extract, Ectoin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Isostearic Acid, Trisodium EDTA, BHT, Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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15 years ago

Love that this product has such a high SPF content, but the white mask that it left on my skin overshadows that. I've had to apply color primer atop of this cream, just to try to even my skin tone...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown



2.0
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15 years ago

Horrible for my face. I needed a sunscreen due to hours of toiling directly under the sun. This product is a mask that suffocates my pores, and makes my skin bumpy at the end of the day. I hate...

About reviewer (436 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

This review is a contrast of the 2 different versions (cream and lotion) of Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection. The lotion is my HG, but sometimes I use the cream. Here are the differences, as I've...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

7-10-10 update: Love love love HOLLLY GRAIL. I use it every day. It's crack to me!! Yes it is both primer and mattifier AND SPF to boot. Yes it is awesome...gold gold gold. I literally don't...

About reviewer (103 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

I bought this when i went on accutane and have been using this for about 3 yrs and it's my HG ss. I only gave it a 4 because it is expensive and i think it should come in a pump bottle, the tube...

About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

LOVE! After a family member passed away from melanoma, I decided to start wearing sunscreen daily on my face and to be more strict about putting it on on sunny days and when swimming. I have...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

I wanted a good protection ss and Shiseido is top of the line when it comes to that. I have very very dry skin and in the winter it's even worse. This does not dry me out. I put it on in this...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

UPDATE: Wow, I have FINALLY found a lotion with a sunscreen that doesn't make my face look like an oil slick after using it! I still need to blot after an hour or two because I am very oily but it...

About reviewer (134 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other, Neutral

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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15 years ago

Love this sunscreen! I use a retinol product, Ziana, so I really need a good sunscreen. This is my HG. I tried various Neutrogena products and even an expensive Chanel pure sunscreen, but...

About reviewer (151 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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15 years ago

This is a great sunscreen; it does everything it’s supposed to do and keeps my face from getting oily throughout the day! Be careful when wearing this with an SPF foundation; one time I did and, at...

About reviewer (59 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Tan, Cool

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


3.0
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15 years ago

My main problem with this sunblock is the strong perfume/chemical smell. Unfortunately the smell does not fade through the day. I'm wondering if some bottles have more fragrance than others because...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

My HG of all sunscreens! On my 5th tub now. Have been trying a lot of other brands out of sheer boredom and just to break the monotony a bit but this is still the best out there! Just for the...

About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

So i bought this after reading some really good reviews. I do like it a lot. I use it after my face cream and i rub it in pretty well. I haven't found any balling or streaking.. I don't use a TON...

About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


3.0
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15 years ago

I read and heard great feedback on this product and, unfortunately, bought it before sampling and I do regret my decision. It does go on white but I think the whiteness fades away in a few...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

Okay, I just started using this five days ago, not counting the sample of it I used over a year ago. On my first day I noticed my foundation didn't go on very smoothly and also by midday, my...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Tan

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

This is by far my favorite sunscreen for my face. I've been using it for the past 3 years and will not stray from this again. I have not been able to find anything else with a high spf that...

About reviewer (128 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

Wow! What a great sunscreen for your face. Being as expensive as it is, it better be great though. I am comparing this product to Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Sunblock, which I still use for my neck,...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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15 years ago

I am sad :( After hearing/ reading all the rave reviews for this s/s on the boards, I decided to buy it. I was looking for a s/s that was effective and was waterproof. It worked gr8 4 me for the...

About reviewer (179 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

Let me first just say that I burn very easily! A product like this is a godsend: a sunscreen for my face that dries almost instantly and does not clog my pores. It does not feel greasy like other...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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16 years ago

Overall: 4 Price: 5! (It was $56 CAN + tx for a 50 mL tube!) Packaging: 3 (inverted tube with snap cap) Buy again: yes --------------------------- Despite the high price tag, I...

About reviewer (229 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown