Urban Environment Vita-Clear SPF 42 Face Sunscreen with Vitamin C
Shiseido Urban Environment Vita-Clear SPF 42 Face Sunscreen with Vitamin C scores 5.6/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in ingredient transparency (8.5) and formulation safety (8.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
UV protection
Silicone-based emollient
Softens and smooths
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Shiseido Urban Environment Vita-Clear SPF 42 Face Sunscreen with Vitamin C stand out
Shiseido Urban Environment Vita-Clear SPF 42 Face Sunscreen with Vitamin C is a decent serum with an overall score of 5.6/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Octisalate 5.0%, Trisiloxane, Diisopropyl Sebacate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (7.7). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Octisalate 5.0%
UV protection — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Trisiloxane
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Diisopropyl Sebacate
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #9 in the INCI list
- ✶Isododecane
Softens and smooths — #11 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
35 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Other ingredient7
- Works on your skin6
- Softens and smooths5
- Draws in moisture5
- Holds the formula together4
- Keeps the product fresh3
- UV protection1
- Locks moisture in1
- Added colour1
- Formula balancers1
- Added scent1