Shiseido Elixir Balancing Water - 2 Types
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Elixir Balancing Water .”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, erythritol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Rosmarinus officinalis extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium pca~7.1–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaXanthan gum~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeButylene glycol~2.7–3.3%
- 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 glycolIsostearyl alcohol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isostearyl alcoholPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilIsostearic acid~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidPolyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~1.3–1.6%
Glycine~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAlcohol~0.9–1.1%
- 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 AlcoholSodium citrate~0.7–1.1%
- 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 citrateRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa damascena extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractGlycerin~0.65–0.95%
- 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 GlycerinDisodium edta~0.6–0.9%
Diglycerin~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinRosa damascena extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractPrunus persica extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractPropylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDimethyl ether~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyquaternium-51~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Sodium hydrosulfite~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLysine hcl~0.15–0.3%
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDipropylene glycol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolRosa damascena extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractSoluble collagen~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenErythritol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolIngredient list view
Water, Sodium pca, Xanthan gum, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Butylene glycol, Isostearyl alcohol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Isostearic acid, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Unknown, Glycine, Alcohol, Sodium citrate, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Rosa damascena extract, Glycerin, Disodium edta, Diglycerin, Rosa damascena extract, Prunus persica extract, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Propylene glycol, Unknown, Dimethyl ether, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium hydrosulfite, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Lysine hcl, Citric acid, Dipropylene glycol, Rosa damascena extract, Soluble collagen, Erythritol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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