Shiseido Men Energising Extra Light Fluid Moisturiser

Shiseido Men Energising Extra Light Fluid Moisturiser

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
13 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Men Energising Extra Light Fluid Moisturiser”
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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: erythritol, glycerin.

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, phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate.

Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time~0.3–0.6%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.1–5%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.3–1.5%
ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.65–1%
Oryza sativa germ oilKey active· EmollientEffect: Medium~0.25–0.5%
Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss~0.6–0.9%
Diethylhexyl succinateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1.5–1.8%
Batyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient~0.45–0.65%
Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.5–0.8%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~3–3.7%
Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeEffect: LowHelp improve the product's texture~1.9–2.3%
Polyquaternium-51Effect: LowAn emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin~0.25–0.5%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.15%
Anti-aging
1 ingredient credited for this claim
Weak support
What the product description says
“Targeting the signs of ageing and fatigue, tsubaki extract, an antioxidant-rich Japanese botanical, supports skin’s natural defences.”
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TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 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~8.2–10%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Cinnamomum cassia bark extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Perilla ocymoides leaf extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.3–0.55%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Lauryl betaineHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Camellia japonica seed extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol denat.~8.2–10%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Glycerin~4.1–5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~3–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Dipropylene glycol~2.1–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help improve the product's texture

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Xylitol~1.6–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Diethylhexyl succinate~1.5–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Dimethicone~1.3–1.5%
Key active
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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Silica~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Erythritol~0.65–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.6–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Behenyl alcohol~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Triethanolamine~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Carbomer~0.4–0.65%
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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Batyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient

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Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to create a nice product texture

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.3–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time

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Parfum~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
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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Trisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Polyquaternium-51~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin

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Alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Lauryl betaine~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Oryza sativa germ oil~0.25–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Limonene~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Angelica acutiloba root extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Oryzanol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin

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Camellia japonica seed extract~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties

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Perilla ocymoides leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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 Tocopherol
Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Xylitol, Diethylhexyl succinate, Dimethicone, Silica, Erythritol, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Phenoxyethanol, Behenyl alcohol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Batyl alcohol, Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether, Tocopheryl acetate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Parfum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Trisodium edta, Polyquaternium-51, Alcohol, Lauryl betaine, Oryza sativa germ oil, Limonene, Hydrogenated lecithin, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Linalool, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Oryzanol, Camellia japonica seed extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol

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