Does Shiseido sunscreen have PFAS?
Shiseido sunscreen averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 13 Shiseido sunscreen products graded as of October 2026, level with the 75 out of 100 median for the 45 other sunscreen brands graded alongside it.
Shiseido sunscreen averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 13 of the 13 we graded are worth buying. That is above 52% of the sunscreen brands we grade.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Avocado
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Shiseido sunscreen worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- mineral filters, pigments, emollients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Mineral sunscreens often include iron oxides for tinting or finish. While iron oxides are…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Mineral UV filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide), lotion emulsion base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Titanium dioxide nanoparticle inhalation. Mineral sunscreens may contain nano-sized titanium dioxide…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Mineral actives (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) with water-resistant base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components. If this product contains fragrance (not confirmed…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral/chemical UV filters in oil-free liquid emulsion
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Organic UV absorber photodegradation and instability. Chemical filters in oil-free formulations can break…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Oil-in-water emulsion with waterproofing agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and essential oils. Sunscreens marketed for sensitive skin often contain fragrance…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous emulsion with waterproofing agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- UV filter chemical identity and dermal absorption. Shiseido does not disclose the specific UV filters in the…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-resistant sunscreen emulsion (aqua, glycerin, silica-based filters)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Cosmetic sunscreens typically include fragrance to mask filter odor.…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Oil-in-water emulsion with waterproofing agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and irritation. Premium sunscreen formulations typically include fragrance compounds for…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-resistant sunscreen lotion (likely silicone, polymers, UV filters)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and irritants. Shiseido sunscreens typically contain fragrance compounds; while…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-resistant gel sunscreen with silicone and UV filters
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Synthetic UV filter stability and photodegradation. Gel sunscreens relying on avobenzone or octinoxate can…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- gel sunscreen with water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Gel sunscreens commonly contain preservatives such as methylisothiazolinone or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-resistant cosmetic formulation (likely silicone/mineral base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Sunscreen sets often contain fragrance compounds; Shiseido does not…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- sunscreen formulation with water-resistant/waterproof coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance and fragrance allergens. Shiseido products typically contain fragrance blends for sensory appeal…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Better sunscreen from other brands
Graded higher than the Shiseido average of 75.
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
The same question, asked of the other sunscreen brands
Best average grade first. Shiseido averages 75.
See every Shiseido product we grade on the Shiseido brand page, or the full sunscreen ranking.