Shiseido Defend Beauty Cleansing Foam - 2 Types
Works for
CleansingStearic acid, Myristic acid + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Defend Beauty Cleansing Foam - 2 Types”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium lauryl sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~8.3–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPeg-8~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Myristic acid~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolLauric acid~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidGlyceryl stearate se~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seSorbitol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCocamidopropyl betaine~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl tauratePhytosteryl macadamiate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl macadamiatePolyquaternium-39~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-39Oryza sativa germ oil~0.55–0.85%
Acrylates copolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerSilk~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betaine~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineArtemisia princeps leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-60 glyceryl isostearate~0.4–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Water~0.3–0.5%
Kaolin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinButylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
- 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 glycolTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolSodium lauryl sulfate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.05–0.1%
- 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 hyaluronateSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.05–0.1%
- 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 hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Peg-8, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Unknown, Dipropylene glycol, Lauric acid, Glyceryl stearate se, Sorbitol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Polyquaternium-39, Oryza sativa germ oil, Acrylates copolymer, Silk, Betaine, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, Disodium edta, Water, Kaolin, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Parfum, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ShiseidoDefend Beauty Cleansing Foam - 2 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | Kenkou CorporationFace Wash - 3 Types | PhilosophyNature In A Jar Agave Cleanser | NiveaMen Deep White Oil Clear Mud Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $42.10 | — | $20.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 14 | 5 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Saccharum Officinarum Extract | Jojoba Oil | Carnitine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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