Shiseido Bio-Performance Glow Revival Cream
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCera microcristallina, Dimethicone + 18 moreGood evidence
“Formulated with super bio-hyaluronic acid plus, it works to replenish skin with rich moisture, allowing the formula's creamy texture to spread easily and absorb quickly.”
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 acetylated 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: cera microcristallina, dimethicone.
Evens skin toneMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 1 moreWeak evidence
“The majority of consumers felt the appearance of uneven skin tone and dullness improved After 1 month. .”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingTocopherol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate + 1 moreWeak evidence
“The majority of consumers felt the appearance of redness, pores, and wrinkles were visibly reduced”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Sd alcohol 40-b, Alcohol denat. + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Dipropylene glycol~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDimethicone~4.5–5.5%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinSd alcohol 40-b~2.3–2.8%
- 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 Sd alcohol 40-bAlcohol denat.~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Triethylhexanoin~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeHydrogenated polydecene~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydecenePhytosteryl macadamiate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl macadamiateDimethicone crosspolymer~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerMicrocrystalline wax~0.6–0.85%
Cera microcristallina~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaBehenyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seTalc~0.6–0.9%
Trehalose~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerStearyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholDimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.5%
Peg-40 stearate~0.25–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMica~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan tristearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 acetateCaffeine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSodium citrate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 citrateParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about Parfum2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.4–0.6%
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolSodium metaphosphate~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXylitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolOryzanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin
More about OryzanolMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateAlcohol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AlcoholHexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateButylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateIron oxides~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeSaccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrateCrataegus monogyna flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.15–0.25%
Rehmannia chinensis root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.15–0.3%
Bupleurum falcatum root extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
More about Bupleurum falcatum root extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sd alcohol 40-b, Alcohol denat., Triethylhexanoin, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Hydrogenated polydecene, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Talc, Trehalose, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Stearyl alcohol, Dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Peg-40 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Sorbitan tristearate, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Caffeine, Sodium citrate, Parfum, 2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Silica, Butylene glycol, Sodium metaphosphate, Limonene, Citric acid, Xylitol, Oryzanol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Alcohol, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Linalool, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Rehmannia chinensis root extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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