Shiseido Aqualabel White Clear Foam

Shiseido Aqualabel White Clear Foam

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Stearic acid + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A deep cleansing facial foam tat lifts surface dirt and impurities ready to be rinsed off and leave skin pristine clean, without leaving skin dull or dry.”
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, hydrogenated lecithin, lauric acid, myristic acid, peg-30 soy sterol, peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, 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.

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~7.3–9%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.8–3.4%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.4–1.8%
Peg-60 glyceryl isostearateEffect: High~1.1–1.4%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.6–0.85%
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.~0.4–0.6%
Peg-30 soy sterolEffect: High~0.15–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~7.3–9%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2.3–2.8%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.4–1.8%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~0.45–0.7%est.
Calcium chlorideHelps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritatingMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.15%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 comedogenic3/5~7.3–9%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.4–1.8%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.6–0.85%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Myristic acid~7.3–9%
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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Glycerin~4–4.8%
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~2.8–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Potassium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Sorbitol~1.9–2.3%
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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Dipropylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Lauric acid~1.4–1.8%
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-60 glyceryl isostearate~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-6~0.9–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-32~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Polyethylene, glycol distearate
Not recognized
Glyceryl stearate se~0.6–0.85%
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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Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.75%
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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Lactic acid~0.45–0.7%
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~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps thicken the product formulation

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Pca~0.45–0.65%
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~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.4–0.6%
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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Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Talc~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Peg/ppg-35/40 dimethyl ether~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Ethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Butylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
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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Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Peg-30 soy sterol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Trisodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Citric acid~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Zinc oxide~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Sorbitol, Dipropylene glycol, Lauric acid, Peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, Peg-6, Peg-32, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate se, Sodium hyaluronate, Lactic acid, Magnesium chloride, Pca, Calcium chloride, Hydrogenated lecithin, Disodium edta, Talc, Peg/ppg-35/40 dimethyl ether, Ethylcellulose, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-30 soy sterol, Trisodium edta, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Zinc oxide

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