Shiseido

Shiseido Cleansers & Makeup Removers Waso: Quick Gentle Cleanser

Name: Shiseido - Cleansers & Makeup Removers Waso: Quick Gentle Cleanser
Brand: Shiseido

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Cleansers & Makeup Removers Waso.”

From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, isostearic acid, peg-8 diisostearate, sodium laureth sulfate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium laureth sulfate

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~11–14%

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~6.1–7.4%

Peg-8 diisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.8–3.4%

Isostearic acidEffect: HighUsed to create a nice product texture~1.2–1.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene

Medium risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~11–14%est.

Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~6.1–7.4%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.8–1.2%est.

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritatingHigh~0.75–1.1%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Peg-8 diisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.8–3.4%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.6%est.

Royal jelly extractA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee productsMedium~0.1–0.15%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05%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

Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~11–14%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~6.1–7.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Peg-8 diisostearate~2.8–3.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycerin~2.4–2.9%

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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Sodium chloride~1.9–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Isostearic acid~1.2–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Parfum~0.8–1.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Peg-10 dimethicone~0.7–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss

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Caramel~0.55–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~0.75–1.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Citric acid~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Limonene~0.25–0.5%

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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Betaine~0.25–0.45%

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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Honey~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Mel~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Honey~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.25%

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~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Royal jelly extract~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products

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Bht~0.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-8 diisostearate, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Isostearic acid, Parfum, Peg-10 dimethicone, Caramel, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Limonene, Betaine, Honey, Mel, Honey, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Royal jelly extract, Bht

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Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

1
Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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