Shiseido Aqualabel Wash EX

Shiseido Aqualabel Wash EX

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Myristic acid + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleansing foam is enriched with collagen, amino acids, ginseng extract, hyaluronic acid and other herbal ingredients to replenish moisture in skin while getting rid of excess oil, dirt and dead surface skin cells.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate se, hydroxyproline, lauric acid, myristic acid, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, stearic acid) 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

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~3.9–5.9%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~2.7–4.1%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.7–2.5%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~1.5–2.2%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1–1.45%
HydroxyprolineEffect: HighIs helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol, 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~1.5–2.2%est.
Panax ginseng extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2–3%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~2.7–4.1%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.7–2.5%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1–1.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
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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Stearic acid~3.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Myristic acid~2.7–4.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Potassium hydroxide~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Lauric acid~1.7–2.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Peg-8~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Glyceryl stearate se~1–1.45%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss

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Polyquaternium-39~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Novara extract
Not recognized
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Hydroxyproline~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-aging

Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking

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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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Panax ginseng extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
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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Alcohol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.01–0.1%
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

Water, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Peg-8, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Glyceryl stearate se, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Polyquaternium-39, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxyproline, Soluble collagen, Panax ginseng extract, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Iron oxides

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