Shiseido Aqualabel Moist Creamy Oil Cleansing

Shiseido Aqualabel Moist Creamy Oil Cleansing

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sucrose stearate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Aqualabel Moist Creamy Oil Cleansing”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hydrogenated lecithin, peg-30 soy sterol, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sucrose stearate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Sucrose stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.1–1.6%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~0.8–1.25%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.45–1.1%
Hydrogenated lecithinEffect: HighHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.~0.15–0.6%
Peg-30 soy sterolEffect: High~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~0.8–1.25%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~4.4–6.6%est.
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.2–0.75%est.
Calcium chlorideHelps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritatingMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.35–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Paraffinum liquidum~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~4.4–6.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Sorbitol~4.2–6.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Water~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Dimethicone~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help improve the product's texture

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Sucrose stearate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg/ppg-35/40 dimethyl ether~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.8–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Algin~0.35–0.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactic acid~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Magnesium chloride~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps thicken the product formulation

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Pca~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Calcium chloride~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Soluble collagen~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
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

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Trisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Peg-30 soy sterol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Iron oxides~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ingredient list view

Paraffinum liquidum, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Sorbitol, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Sucrose stearate, Peg/ppg-35/40 dimethyl ether, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Algin, Lactic acid, Magnesium chloride, Pca, Calcium chloride, Hydrogenated lecithin, Soluble collagen, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Trisodium edta, Butylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-30 soy sterol, Potassium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Iron oxides

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