Is Shiseido PFAS-free?
Across 32 graded products, Shiseido averages F (56/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 17 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Shiseido C or better, safest first
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Integrate Gracy Premium BB Cream
Emulsion (oil-in-water), talc/silica powders, standard cosmetic actives
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS red flags, but no brand transparency on ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
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Pro Finish BB Cream
water-based emulsion, silicones, talc, pigments
Lower PFAS concern; typical BB cream formula, but no public PFAS disclosure from Shiseido.
⚠Risky category by default
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Essential Energy Hydrating Cream
Water, glycerin, emollients, preservatives (typical hydrating cream formulation)
Lower concern cosmetic, no typical PFAS triggers, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream
Water-based moisturizer cream with glycerin, oils, and botanical extracts
Lower PFAS concern; typical moisturizer with no flagged formulation risks.
⚠Risky category by default
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Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream
Water-based cream emulsion (glycerin, squalane, peptides, plant extracts)
Lower concern; typical leave-on skincare with no known PFAS triggers, but Shiseido does not publicly disclose PFAS absence.
⚠Risky category by default
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Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream
Water-based cosmetic emulsion (creams, oils, glycerin, extracts)
Lower concern, cosmetic cream with no known PFAS triggers, but Shiseido has not disclosed PFAS policy.
⚠Risky category by default
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Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Advanced Day Cream SPF 30
Water-based emulsion with glycerin, silicones, peptides, botanical extracts
Lower PFAS concern; typical cosmetic formula with no known fluorochemical triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Vital Perfection Concentrated Supreme Cream
Emulsion base (water, glycerin, oils), wax esters, silicones
Lower concern; standard prestige moisturizer with no known PFAS triggers, but no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream Duo
Cosmetic cream emulsion (oil-water base)
Lower concern for PFAS risk, but Shiseido has not publicly disclosed or tested.
⚠Risky category by default
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Future Solution LX Legendary Enmei Ultimate Renewing Cream
Water-based emulsion cream with oils, silicones, and botanical extracts
Lower PFAS concern for a traditional moisturizing cream, but Shiseido makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation SPF 30
Water-soluble polymer emulsion, pigments, glycerin
Lower PFAS concern for a typical liquid foundation, but Shiseido provides no public transparency on intentional PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Powder Foundation
Talc, mica, iron oxides, silica powder
Lower concern, powder foundation ingredients are conventional minerals unlikely to require PFAS, but no explicit brand commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation
Liquid foundation with silicones, water, glycerin, and standard emollients
Lower concern; no known PFAS-prone materials, but no public testing or disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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UV Protective Compact Foundation SPF 36 Refill
Talc, mica, pigments, binders in pressed powder compact
Lower concern; standard talc/mica powder compact unlikely to contain PFAS, but Shiseido makes no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion Mineral SPF 60+
Mineral UV filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide), lotion emulsion base
Mineral sunscreen with lower PFAS concern; no red flags detected but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Urban Environment Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 42
mineral/chemical UV filters in oil-free liquid emulsion
Lower concern, no known PFAS use in sunscreen active ingredients, but unverified formulation details.
⚠Risky category by default
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Mineral Sun Defense Bundle
mineral filters, pigments, emollients
Lower PFAS concern for a mineral sunscreen, but Shiseido provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation SPF 30
liquid foundation with pigments, silicones, glycerin, water
Unclear PFAS risk; Shiseido provides no public disclosure on PFAS content or avoidance.
⚠Risky category by default
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Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation
liquid foundation with silicones, water, pigments
Skip until Shiseido discloses or third-party tests this foundation.
⚠Risky category by default
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Sports BB WetForce Quick Dry SPF 50+
liquid cosmetic emulsion with water-resistant silicone polymers
Waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk; Shiseido provides no disclosure, proceed with caution or contact brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sports BB SPF50+
Silicone, talc, polymers (waterproofing agent unspecified)
Skip until waterproofing agent is disclosed, cosmetic water resistance often relies on Teflon-family coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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BB Sports
Silicone-based waterproof coating (typical BB sports cosmetics)
Skip until Shiseido discloses water-resistant formula details or provides third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Integrate Pro Finish BB SPF 50 PA++
Liquid foundation with water-resistant/waterproof binders (unspecified polymer blend)
Skip if PFAS-sensitive; waterproofing mechanism unspecified by Shiseido.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sports BB SPF 50+
emulsion base with waterproofing treatment (SPF 50+ water-resistant)
Skip until Shiseido discloses waterproofing chemistry or seeks independent certification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sports BB SPF50+ Quick Dry Light 30ml
Water-resistant cosmetic emulsion (BB cream base)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; no transparency on water-resistant formula.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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UV Protective Stick Foundation SPF 37
Cosmetic stick foundation with UV filters and waterproofing additives
Skip until Shiseido discloses waterproofing chemistry or provides third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Maquillage Essence Liquid EX Foundation SPF50+/PA++++ 24ml
liquid foundation with waterproof/water-resistant treatment
Waterproof liquid cosmetics carry inherent PFAS risk; Shiseido discloses nothing, skip or contact brand directly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 60+
Water-resistant sunscreen lotion (likely silicone, polymers, UV filters)
Skip unless Shiseido discloses waterproofing chemistry, water-resistant cosmetics carry moderate PFAS concern without transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ultimate Sun Protector Cream SPF 50
Oil-in-water emulsion with waterproofing agents
Waterproof sunscreen carries moderate PFAS concern; Shiseido silent on chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Urban Environment Mineral Clear Sunscreen SPF 50
Mineral actives (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) with water-resistant base
Lower concern, but waterproof cosmetics warrant caution, verify ingredient list for Teflon-type coating or fluorinated polymers before purchase.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Daily Suncare Set
water-resistant cosmetic formulation (likely silicone/mineral base)
Skip due to waterproofing in suncare without disclosure of PFAS-free status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Urban Environment Vita-Clear Sunscreen
sunscreen formulation with water-resistant/waterproof coating
Skip until transparency improves, waterproof cosmetics often contain fluorinated compounds Shiseido won't disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →