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Shiseido Men Hydrating Lotion
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Shiseido Men Hydrating Lotion

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
6 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Men Hydrating Lotion”
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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": erythritol, 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).

ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2–3.1%
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~3.9–5.9%
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~2.8–4.1%
Polyquaternium-51Effect: LowAn emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin~0.85–1.25%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedEffect: HighA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.95–1.45%
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~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 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~3.8–5.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.75%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~0.1–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.6–2.5%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Sodium metaphosphateA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
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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Alcohol denat.~3.8–5.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Dipropylene glycol
Not recognized
Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~2.8–4.1%
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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Erythritol~2–3.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium citrate~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
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

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.95–1.45%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Polyquaternium-51~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Citric acid~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium metaphosphate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Thiotaurine~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Alcohol~0.1–0.35%
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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Limonene~0.05–0.2%
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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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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

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Betula platyphylla japonica bark extract~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Unknown, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Erythritol, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Methylparaben, Sodium citrate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Polyquaternium-51, Citric acid, Sodium metaphosphate, Parfum, Thiotaurine, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Limonene, Tocopherol, Betula platyphylla japonica bark extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent modelresearchgate.net
  3. 3
    Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Final report on the safety assessment of Sodium Metaphosphate, Sodium Trimetaphosphate, and Sodium Hexametaphosphatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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