Shiseido Creamy Cleansing Emulsion

Shiseido Creamy Cleansing Emulsion

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Glyceryl stearate se, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Creamy Cleansing Emulsion”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (behenic acid, carbomer, glyceryl stearate se, isostearic acid, peg-5 glyceryl stearate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol) 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

Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.3–1.9%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~1.2–1.8%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.5–1.1%
Isostearic acidEffect: HighUsed to create a nice product texture~0.4–0.9%
Peg-5 glyceryl stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.4–0.95%
Behenic acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.85%
Stearyl alcoholEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.3–0.7%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.15–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 6 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~1.2–1.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~3.7–5.6%est.
Peg-5 glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Behenic acidHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.1–0.45%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
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.3–1.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Paraffinum liquidum~5.7–8.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~3.7–5.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Petrolatum~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
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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Dipropylene glycol~1.6–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Peg-6~1.5–2.2%
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-3
Not recognized
Glyceryl stearate se~1.3–1.9%
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 methyl cocoyl taurate~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.15%
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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Behenyl alcohol~0.5–1.15%
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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Peg-5 glyceryl stearate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Stearic acid~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Isostearic acid~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Behenic acid~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Stearyl alcohol~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Carbomer~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Trisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
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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Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ethylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-6, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate se, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Sodium hyaluronate, Behenyl alcohol, Peg-5 glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Isostearic acid, Behenic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Trisodium edta, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Parfum

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