Shiseido Gentle Cleansing Cream

Shiseido Gentle Cleansing Cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Gentle Cleansing Cream”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.4–2.2%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.55–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~4.3–6.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.2%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.6%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cyclomethicone~6.3–9.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Alcohol denat.~4.3–6.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Dimethicone~3–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Xylitol~2–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.4–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Carbomer~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Potassium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Trisodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Methylparaben~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclomethicone, Alcohol denat., Dimethicone, Xylitol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Trisodium edta, Methylparaben, Parfum

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Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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