Shiseido Bio-Performance LiftDynamic Cream

Shiseido Bio-Performance LiftDynamic Cream

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Tricaprylin + 16 more
Works
What the product description says
“Infused with Super Bio-Hyaluronic Acid, skin is deeply moisturised and left feeling more resilient and supple, with the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sagging dramatically reduced.”
Source: Mankind

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: erythritol, glycerin.

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, myristyl myristate.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.8–5.9%
TricaprylinKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Can increase penetration of other ingredients~4.4–5.4%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.8–3.5%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.3–2.8%
Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.9–2.3%
Myristyl myristateKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic~1.6–1.9%
ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.4%
Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss~1.1–1.3%
Phytosteryl macadamiateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.9%
InositolKey active· HumectantEffect: High~0.45–0.7%
Sodium acetylated hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA 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~0.3–0.5%
Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrateKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.4%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~3.3–4.1%
Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.8–1.15%
Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.75–1.15%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.65–0.95%
Bupleurum falcatum root extractEffect: LowA 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~0.1–0.15%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.2%
Anti-aging
Tocopherol
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Infused with Super Bio-Hyaluronic Acid, skin is deeply moisturised and left feeling more resilient and supple, with the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sagging dramatically reduced.”
Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 23 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~0.45–0.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.4–0.65%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%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~0.3–0.55%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Thymus serpyllum extract—High~0.25–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Bupleurum falcatum root extractA plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenicMedium~1.6–1.9%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–0.7%est.
Sorbitan tristearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.5–0.75%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.45–0.7%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~0.5–0.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.5–0.7%est.
Sodium metabisulfiteA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Sodium metaphosphateA preservativeMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic3/5~1.6–1.9%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.9–2.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
Key active
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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Tricaprylin~4.4–5.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Can increase penetration of other ingredients

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Butylene glycol~3.3–4.1%
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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Dimethicone~2.8–3.5%
Key active
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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Cetyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.9–2.3%
Key activeComedogenic 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-100 stearate~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Myristyl myristate~1.6–1.9%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

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Erythritol~1.2–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~1.1–1.3%
Key active
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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Microcrystalline wax~0.9–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydrogenated polydecene~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Behenyl alcohol~0.8–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Stearyl alcohol~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phytosteryl macadamiate~0.6–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Talc~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Silica~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Alumina~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Disodium edta~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sorbitan tristearate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Caffeine~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Sodium citrate~0.5–0.7%
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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Titanium dioxide~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Parfum~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citric acid~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Limonene~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium metaphosphate~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Inositol~0.45–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Hexyl cinnamal~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Iron oxides~0.3–0.6%
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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Benzyl benzoate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Alcohol~0.3–0.55%
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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Linalool~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.3–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Thymus serpyllum extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Iron oxides~0.25–0.4%
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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Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate~0.2–0.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Panax ginseng root extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Bupleurum falcatum root extract~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Tricaprylin, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Peg-100 stearate, Myristyl myristate, Erythritol, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Microcrystalline wax, Hydrogenated polydecene, Behenyl alcohol, Dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, Stearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Talc, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Silica, Alumina, Disodium edta, Sorbitan tristearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Caffeine, Sodium citrate, Titanium dioxide, Parfum, Citric acid, Limonene, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium metaphosphate, Inositol, Hexyl cinnamal, Iron oxides, Benzyl benzoate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Alcohol, Linalool, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Thymus serpyllum extract, Iron oxides, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Panax ginseng root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Bupleurum falcatum root extract

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Shiseido Bio-Performance LiftDynamic Cream
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