Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturising Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingBetaine, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate + 17 moreGood evidence
“Essential Energy Moisturising Cream”
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:
betaine, erythritol.
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, peg-10 dimethicone.
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extract, TocopherolWeak evidence
“Solutions for , Loss of firmness and elasticity , Dryness , Fine lines and wrinkles If you want to know more...”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Sd alcohol 40-b, Alcohol denat. + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~4.7–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeDipropylene glycol~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSd alcohol 40-b~3–3.6%
- 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 Sd alcohol 40-bAlcohol denat.~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerIsohexadecane~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneHydrogenated polydecene~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydecenePpg-3 dipivalate~0.5–0.75%
Behenyl alcohol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seMyristyl myristate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerPolysorbate 60~0.2–0.35%
Peg-100 stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- 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 AlcoholPeg-10 dimethicone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeSorbitan tristearate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateErythritol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolPeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherPeg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether~0.1–0.25%
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.1–0.25%
- 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 glycolAminopropyl dimethicone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Aminopropyl dimethiconeCarbomer~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTrisodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Silica~0.25–0.4%
Caffeine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium metaphosphate~0.1–0.25%
Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamateAluminum hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.1–0.15%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractAngelica keiskei leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%
- 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 hyaluronateIron oxides~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Citrus unshiu peel extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Zingiber aromaticus extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein~0.1–0.2%
Cinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.1–0.2%
Pyrola incarnata extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Dipropylene glycol, Sd alcohol 40-b, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Betaine, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated polydecene, Ppg-3 dipivalate, Behenyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Myristyl myristate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Alcohol, Peg-10 dimethicone, Sorbitan tristearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Erythritol, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Aminopropyl dimethicone, Carbomer, Trisodium edta, Silica, Caffeine, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium metaphosphate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Aluminum hydroxide, Hexyl cinnamal, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Zingiber aromaticus extract, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Pyrola incarnata extract, Panax ginseng root extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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