Search Sephora

Looking for Answers about this Product?

Print this page

See all questions

Bath / Body(Q:2470 A:7996)

Fragrance(Q:1932 A:6775)

Hair(Q:2670 A:10219)

Makeup(Q:37531 A:112304)

Men(Q:349 A:1060)

Skincare(Q:13731 A:46830)

Tools / Brushes(Q:3995 A:11345)

Shop now at Sephora

SPF 16 & Above

Choose a Category

See all questions : Skincare Q & A : Sun Q & A : SPF 16 & Above Q & A

Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face SPF 55 PA+++ Travel Size

What it is:A highly nourishing cream-formula sunscreen for the face.What it is formulated to do:This non-sticky, antiaging, high-protection sunscreen is your face's best defense against damaging UVA/UVB rays. The water- and perspiration-resistant complex stays put and works invisibly to deliver ultimate sun protection and skin fortification. The PABA-free blend is infused with rose apple leaf extract to deliver an excellent antioxidant effect and help prevent UV-caused DNA damage.

Questions & Answers:

12 Questions

61 Answers

Overall Rating:

4.4

out of

Questions & Answers for Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face SPF 55 PA+++ Travel Size

Question

can I use this around the eyes?

asked 2 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

(San Juan, P.R)

on Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face SPF 55 PA+++ Travel Size

7 answers

Answers

answer 1

I put it all the way to my lash-line and it doesn't bother me a bit. No stinging, no irritation, it is as gentle as water.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

bystarlight

(Tennessee, USA)

answer 2

I have never tried because I use their eye cream with SPF 32 which feels a even lighter than this sunscreen.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

ladytr0uble

(NYC)

answer 3

I do use this around my eye's and have not had any problems at all. My eye's are very sensitive since I have occular rosecea in my eyes and this product doesnt run into my eye's or aggravate them.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

rlsutton

(Raleigh, NC)

answer 4

Yes! I have had no problems when applying this around my eyes.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

stylinmommy

(Las Vegas, NV)

answer 5

i haven't tried using this under my eyes, but I have extremely sensitive eyes, so I don't use any of my face products around the eyes. I do, however, use the Shiseido sun protection made specifically for the eyes and I love it. It has a SPF 32 and does not sting my eyes at all (and most eye creams I've tried do, both high end and drugstore kinds). I would highly recommend the shiseido sun protection eye cream. Lancome also makes an eye cream high SPF that I would recommend as well.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

chiaroscuro

(St. Louis, MO)

answer 6

The product is thick but doesn't disrupt eye makeup as some heavy creams would. I use this lightly around the eyes and it works great!

answered 2 years ago

chrxtina

(Boston, MA)

answer 7

Yes, I do and it is gentle and non-irritating

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

tgarbart

(Tampa, FL)

Question

Is this ok for acne-prone skin?

Want to make sure this is non codomogenic and won't clog up my already problematic skin!

asked 1 year, 10 months ago

Anonymous

(Boston, MA)

on Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face SPF 55 PA+++ Travel Size

7 answers

Answers

answer 1

My skin is sensitive and acne prone, and this does not cause a break-out for me.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

bystarlight

(Tennessee, USA)

answer 2

I have extremely oily and acne prone skin. This sunscreen has not caused my skin to break out.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

steeviebrat

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 3

This will break you out if you already have problem skin!

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

shsuamanda

(Cleburne, TX)

answer 4

It made my skin break out, but I really think that you have to try things to see if they make you break out or not. Everyone's skin is so different and every product is different.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

missprisstrix

(Chicago, IL)

answer 5

I haven't had any breakouts using this, which used to be a problem with other sunscreens I've used (not daily but at the beach/pool). Yet, not having had any breakouts may also be attributed to my other skin care regimen, especially Josie Maran's Argan oil at night.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

melmak

(Boston, MA)

answer 6

I cant tell whether this product contribute to my pore being clogs or not as I do use other products beside this on a daily basis. I only put it on in the morning before I go outside and hardly use it anytime afterward, unless I will be outdoor for a long period of time, then I will lightly pat it on my face again.. Try to stay out of the sun during the day anyway.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

mailan

(Olathe, KS)

answer 7

my skin is sensitive and I didn't break out

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

sweetking

(Fremont,CA)

Question

Ingredients? and is it oil-free?

The active ingredients are listed but what are the inactive ingredients? Is this also oil-free or will it cause breakouts?

asked 3 years, 1 month ago

lotusflwr8

(los angeles, CA)

on Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face SPF 55 PA+++ Travel Size

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

So far from using this, I've had no breakouts. It is oil free. I have very sensitive skin and do breakout- this is gentle and blends easily. No irritation and have been using for a month now.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

mystikmo

(Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

answer 2

Here are the mild comedogenic ingredients (rating out of 5 being the most comedogenic)
Butylene Glycol 1/5,
Zinc Oxide 1/5
Butylene Glycol 1/5
Dimethicone 1/5
They list ingredients from highest amount to lowest and these mildly comedogenic ingredients are in the top 5.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

marvelous1

(New York, NY)

answer 3

Yes it's oil free.

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

guccichic

(Long Island, NY)

answer 4

I have used it for a week and no breakouts!

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

samboat

(San Luis Obispo, Ca)

answer 5

I think lotusflower has a different product. The ingredients she listed are not for the ultimate sun protection for the face spf 55. There is no oil in this product and the active ingredients are listed by sephora correctly.

answered 3 years, 1 month ago

boogiebutt

(columbus, OH)

answer 6

From the package (The active ingredients on my box do not match those that Sephora lists even though the product was purchased from Sephora.. who knows):
Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.4%, Zinc Oxide 13.9%.

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclomethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone Copolyol, Polybutylene Glycol/PPG-9/1 Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dextrin Palmitate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers, Xylitol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Glutathione, Sodium Glutamate, Zinc Myristate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Thiotaurine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Ononis Spinosa Root Extract, Ectoin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Isostearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Silica, Alcohol, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide.

answered 3 years, 1 month ago

justaddcoffee

(Fort Worth, TX)

Question

How many ounces in travel size?

asked 2 years, 10 months ago

ddfo

(Dublin Ohio)

on Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face SPF 55 PA+++ Travel Size

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

1.2 oz

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

ray70

(santa monica,ca)

answer 2

travel size is a generous 1.2fl oz

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

pinkrose59

(Central Coast of California)

answer 3

it has 30ml, 1.2 oz

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

kkberg76

(Murphysboro IL)

answer 4

30mL or 1.2 OZ for the travel size

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

mystikmo

(Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

answer 5

1.7 ounces

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

luvmakeup1000

(dallas, tx)

answer 6

This product is 1.2 oz.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

Question

Is this a sunscreen or sunblock?

asked 2 years, 4 months ago

itsvicky

on Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face SPF 55 PA+++ Travel Size

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

It's a sunscreen.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

missprisstrix

(Chicago, IL)

answer 2

It says SPF 55, which means it's not blocking all the sun.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

theaxe

(Los Angeles CA)

answer 3

I'd call it a sunblock. I wear it while motorcycling in sunny Florida, and it's effective for a long period of time.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

tgarbart

(Tampa, FL)

answer 4

It's a sunblock since it has physical properties( zinc oxide & titanium oxide) - generally anything over SPF30 that is creamy in texture is sunblock

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

fairskingal

(NY,NY)

answer 5

sunscreen

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

ray70

(santa monica,ca)

answer 6

Sunblock

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

ellemo

(Bay Area, CA)

Question

Lotion or cream for combination skin?

Id like to purchase the spf 55 for my face but im not sure of the lotion and cream to choose from. I have combination skin. What do you recommend?

asked 2 years, 10 months ago

Anonymous

on Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face SPF 55 PA+++ Travel Size

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

I like the cream since the places I tend to apply it are mostly dry even though I have combo skin.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

ellemo

(Bay Area, CA)

answer 2

I think this is best for combo skin. The extra creamy would be too heavy.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

mommykym

(Honolulu, HI)

answer 3

Both are excellent, but I really like the feel of the cream the best. It seems a little goes a longer way than the lotion.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

pinkrose59

(Central Coast of California)

answer 4

This product is great for combination skin. It doesn't dry our my already dry areas or cause my t-zone to be oily. Nice and matte!

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

mystikmo

(Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

answer 5

I can't imagine it could be bad for combination skin. I have oily skin and this does not break me out at all. It works great and I have tried tons of sunscreens since I work outside every day. It goes on a little heavy but blends in very quickly and works fine under makeup.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

ursus8

(St Louis)

answer 6

I also have combo skin and bought the cream and it works well...I wear it under makeup in the summer instead of moisturizer. Not greasy.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

lotusblossom2112

(Rockville, Maryland)

Question

Moisturizer? Suncreen?

Is this a moisturizer with sunscreen? OR is it just sunscreen?

asked 2 years, 2 months ago

snowgoddess

(Redding, CA)

on Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face SPF 55 PA+++ Travel Size

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

I would say it's just a sunscreen. If your skin is on the oily side then you could probably use it as both. I have really dry skin and need a moisturizer and sunscreen before applying my makeup.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

stylinmommy

(Las Vegas, NV)

answer 2

i use this in conjunction with a tinted moisturizer most of the times and I find they keep my face perfectly moisturized. I have combination skin that can be a bit oily in the summer, especially around the t-zone area. This keeps my face from looking like a grease ball, but also gives it enough hydration.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

chiaroscuro

(St. Louis, MO)

answer 3

This is just a sunscreen. I wouldn't wear this with out a moisturizer unless I was going straight out into the sun.

answered 2 years ago

pinkjen

(Tustin, CA)

answer 4

It's a moisturizer with sunscreen!

answered 2 years ago

christien

(Blacksburg, VA)

answer 5

The thickness of this product is great as both moisturizer and sunscreen but I have discoloration on my face so a bit of tint is necessary. For normal, healthy skin, it would be great alone.

answered 2 years ago

chrxtina

(Boston, MA)

answer 6

Just a sunscreen

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

sheabens

(Long Beach, CA)

Question

Do you apply this Sun protection before or after your moisturizer?

asked 2 years ago

grandma2jsad

(Port Orange, FL)

on Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face SPF 55 PA+++ Travel Size

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

With this cream, I've never needed to use additional moisturizer. It might be different for you depending on your skin type (I have combination.)

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

workshy

(Washington, DC)

answer 2

I was told to apply your moisturizer and then apply your sunscreen.

answered 2 years ago

pinkjen

(Tustin, CA)

answer 3

I just use it as a moisturizer. It's plenty hydrating!

answered 2 years ago

christien

(Blacksburg, VA)

answer 4

I apply sunblock after moisturizer always.

answered 2 years ago

dtotheor

(san antonio, tx)

answer 5

I use this sunscreen over serum and under a tinted moisturizer.

answered 2 years ago

chrxtina

(Boston, MA)

answer 6

Before. Typically with sunblock, I've always heard that the best thing was to apply it before all other moisturizers and makeup products to get the best benefits from the SPF.

answered 2 years ago

henume

(Tokyo, Japan)

Question

Did the formula change?

I know the lotion's formula has been said to have changed, so I'm wondering if the fomula for the cream has also changed. On the tube from last year there wasn't any titanium dioxide writen on the active ingredient list. Does this make a big difference? I'm woried i might be allergic to the new active ingredient.

asked 2 years, 10 months ago

lechonkawali

(San Francisco, CA)

on Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face SPF 55 PA+++ Travel Size

5 answers

Answers

answer 1

There is definitely titanium dioxide on the product I bought in July 2011.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

theaxe

(Los Angeles CA)

answer 2

I have very sensitive skin, and it hasn't caused any problems.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

mommykym

(Honolulu, HI)

answer 3

Titanium Dioxide is one of the active ingredients. There is 2.2% in this new formula.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

mystikmo

(Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

answer 4

There is titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in this one and it's pretty high, probably one of the highest of any sunscreens I have used. Which is better, the higher the better because it will block more UVA/UVB rays for longer too. It's really the best to get as much protection as possible from a physical suncreen. I really like this one over most of the drugstore brands.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

luvmakeup1000

(dallas, tx)

answer 5

Sadly, yes :( It's a new formula, it's still nice just not AS nice as the old formula. Titanium Dioxide shouldn't really cause any skin irriations in my experience, but your mileage may vary.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

sukiezw

(Allentown, PA)

Question

Is this refillable?

Does the neck open so that I may refill it, or is it like the original bottle?

asked 3 years, 1 month ago

Naie

on Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face SPF 55 PA+++ Travel Size

4 answers

Answers

answer 1

To open, you can flip the top to dispense and it also unscrews, so re-filling is possible for the travel-size.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

mystikmo

(Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

answer 2

It would be tough to refill this little bottle, but you could do it with great patience!

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

samboat

(San Luis Obispo, Ca)

answer 3

Hi,

This is that kind of container, as the previous reviewer explained. And just a thought for those other kinds of containers where you can pry the tops off with a nice and try to refill - I've done that a couple of time and then the pressure from squeezing out the product blew the top off and product went everywhere. It wasn't a pretty sight. Regardless, this is a different kind of container and not meant to be refilled. Also, you only save about a dollar by buying the larger container - this isn't one of those cases where we get a huge savings with a big container. The savings is minimal, unfortunately. (You don't need a lot so the travel size will last a long time since it's just for the face).

Hope this helps.

Hope this helps.

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

dreamyone

(ATLANTA LOOKS GREAT THIS TIME OF YEAR)

answer 4

Not refillable. Product is in a flat flip-top tube. Plus is the tube opens from the bottom, making the cream more accessible as it begins to run out.

answered 3 years ago

va2la2009

(Arlington, VA)

1 | 2 | ...next