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MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“A nourishing, rich textured body cream, specially designed to promote hydrated, supple, soft, firmed and revitalized skin.”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Paraffinum liquidumButylene glycol~4–4.9%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~2.5–3%
- 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 DimethiconeCetyl alcohol~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateXylitol~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolMicrocrystalline wax~1.3–1.6%
Peg-60 glyceryl isostearate~1–1.2%
Peg-5 glyceryl stearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-5 glyceryl stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSilica~0.95–1.15%
Parfum~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCarbomer~0.5–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerParaffin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPrunus armeniaca juice~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 AlcoholTrisodium edta~0.35–0.65%
Linalool~0.3–0.6%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalSodium metaphosphate~0.3–0.55%
Agar~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarOryzanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin
More about OryzanolLimonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.45%
Geraniol~0.25–0.45%
Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Citrus unshiu peel extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Crataegus monogyna flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIron oxides~0.1–0.25%
- 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 oxidesHouttuynia cordata extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.05–0.15%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Xylitol, Microcrystalline wax, Peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, Peg-5 glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Parfum, Carbomer, Paraffin, Prunus armeniaca juice, Potassium hydroxide, Alcohol, Trisodium edta, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Sodium metaphosphate, Agar, Oryzanol, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Cinnamyl alcohol, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Iron oxides, Houttuynia cordata extract, Bht, Tocopherol
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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.
| ShiseidoFirming Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaEssential Enriched Body Cream | Cosme StationP's Cica Body Lotion | KoseDr. Phil Cosmetics X-Barrier Repair Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 66% | 66% |
| Price | — | $5.79 | $13.41 | $30.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Mixa Urea Cica RepairThe Saem Natural Daily Avocado Body Cream
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Shiseido - Firming Body Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, cera microcristallina, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol and cetyl ethylhexanoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 122.46CA$ in Canada, for 89.97A$ in Australia, for 62.82$ in the United States and from 30.40£ up to 69.20£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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