At a glance
Texture — Clear sunscreen stick
Key Active — Avobenzone 2.5%, homosalate 10%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 10%
Best For — Reapplication over makeup, and active or sweaty days
Price Tier — $$
What stands out
It goes on genuinely clear — no white, no residue. That is rare in a stick, most of which are mineral and leave a visible film.
It holds up to sweat and water. Shiseido's WetForce technology means the protective film actually strengthens on contact with water or sweat rather than sliding off, and it is water-resistant for 80 minutes. For a hot day or a workout, that is a real advantage.
Stick format means it gets reapplied, which is the single biggest failure point in sun protection. It goes over makeup without wrecking it.
Watch out for
It is being discontinued. Shiseido's own site says it will not be available once current stock sells out, and points buyers to the Ultimate Sun Protector Clear Stick SPF 60+ instead. Do not build a routine around this one.
It contains fragrance, listed plainly on the label.
Sticks are chronically under-applied. The AAD says four back-and-forth passes over each area, then rub in — and independent testing suggests you may need far more than that to hit the SPF on the label. Use it to reapply, not as your only sunscreen.
Fully chemical filters, and a heavy load of them (10% octocrylene, 10% homosalate).
Key ingredients
⛑️ Clear, waterproof, sweat-resistant — suitable for face and body
ℹ️ SPF 50+ · reapply every 2 hours or after swimming/sweating
Formulation Notes
This is the US formula, and that distinction matters. Japanese-market Shiseido sunscreens typically use filters not approved in the US — this one has been reformulated to the FDA-permitted set (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene). It is a genuine US product, not an import.
Making a chemical stick go on clear is the difficult bit. Mineral sticks are easy and visible; a clear stick requires the filters to be dissolved in the wax matrix rather than suspended as particles.