Shiseido Advanced Essential Energy Hand Nourishing Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Advanced Essential Energy Hand Nourishing Cream”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, urea
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“It targets dryness, roughness, and fine lines, leaving skin looking and feeling healthy and silky-soft.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinParaffinum liquidum~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumButylene glycol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCetearyl alcohol~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholUrea~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateHydrogenated palm oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm oilPeg-60 glyceryl stearate~1.1–1.6%
Dimethicone~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeOryza sativa germ oil~0.55–1.3%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePrunus speciosa leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed rice extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed rice extractSophora angustifolia root extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Petrolatum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumCamellia oleifera seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilPeg-5 glyceryl stearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-5 glyceryl stearateStearic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium citrate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateTrisodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolDipropylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolEthylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Butylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Urea, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated palm oil, Peg-60 glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Oryza sativa germ oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Prunus speciosa leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed rice extract, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Petrolatum, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Peg-5 glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Sodium citrate, Trisodium edta, Alcohol, Tocopherol, Dipropylene glycol, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum
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| ShiseidoAdvanced Essential Energy Hand Nourishing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | KoseCoenRich Q10 Brightening Tone Up Hand Cream | PalmersCocoa Butter Intensive Relief Hand Cream | Etude HouseHand Bouquet Rich Collagen Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | $30.00 | $11.40−$18.60 | $2.63−$27.37 | $5.80−$24.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Hydrolyzed Collagen | Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Shiseido - Advanced Essential Energy Hand Nourishing Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Shiseido - Advanced Essential Energy Hand Nourishing Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (urea, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, hydrogenated palm oil and oryza sativa germ oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 54.42CA$ in Canada and for 43.95$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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