Shiseido Exclusive: Ultimune Defense Refresh Mist
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether + 7 moreWorks
“Promising defence on demand, the formula strengthens the skin to better handle the heat, locking in moisture to prevent dryness.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, glycerin.
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).
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Calming and hydrating, the formula refreshes the skin to leave it with a more youthful appearance.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient ginkgo biloba leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Rosa roxburghii fruit extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Menthol, Rosa damascena flower water + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Iris florentina root extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa roxburghii fruit extract~6.6–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
More about Rosa roxburghii fruit extractMenthol~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa damascena flower water~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterMenthyl lactate~2.7–4.1%
Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product formulation and create a gel-like texture
More about Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucanGanoderma lucidum stem extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita leaf extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractGinkgo biloba leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractAlcohol denat.~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Citric acid~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.45–1.1%
- 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 citrateGeraniol~0.45–1%
Citronellol~0.4–0.95%
Linalool~0.35–0.85%
Parfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPeg-6~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Glycerin~0.35–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinDiglycerin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPeg-32~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Peg-8~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.3–0.75%
- 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~0.15–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl peg-44/poly(1,2-butanediol)-15 dimethyl ether~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Iris florentina root extract, Rosa roxburghii fruit extract, Menthol, Rosa damascena flower water, Menthyl lactate, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Alcohol denat., Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-6, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Peg-32, Peg-8, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Sodium metabisulfite, Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl peg-44/poly(1,2-butanediol)-15 dimethyl ether, Water
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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.
| ShiseidoExclusive: Ultimune Defense Refresh MistYOUR PRODUCT | NUXEVery Rose Refreshing Toning Mist | Skin RegimenRecharging Mist | FollainToning Mist: Balance + Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | $24.00 | $37.26 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Gluconolactone | Galactoarabinan |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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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