Shiseido

Shiseido Benefiance NutriPerfect Night Cream

Name: Shiseido - Benefiance NutriPerfect Night Cream
Brand: Shiseido

Efficacy87/100IrritancyHigh

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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Paraffinum liquidum, Erythritol + 17 more

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“Absorbs quickly and provides intensive overnight hydration without a sensation of heaviness.”

Source: Feelunique

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: carnosine, erythritol.

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: cera microcristallina, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.6%

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%

Limnanthes alba seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~0.5–0.8%

Myristyl myristateKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic~1.2–1.5%

Panthenyl ethyl etherKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.2–0.4%

Paraffinum liquidumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighMineral 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~0.75–1.15%

Sodium acetylated hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.3%

CarnosineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.55–0.8%

Cera microcristallinaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency~0.35–0.6%

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~3.2–3.9%

Glucosyl hesperidinKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumMight be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant~0.2–0.4%

Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.8–2.2%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.3–0.6%

Isodecyl neopentanoate· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.~1.4–1.7%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.45–0.7%

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~5.9–7.2%

Paraffin· OcclusiveEffect: LowPrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency~0.2–0.4%

Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~2.2–2.7%

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~0.15–0.3%

Anti-aging

Carnosine, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 1 more

Moderate evidence

What the product description says

“Restores skin density and firmness for younger-looking facial contours and intensively improves skin vitality while you sleep.”

Source: Feelunique

This product contains carnosine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

CarnosineKey activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.55–0.8%

Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~0.5–0.8%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Carnosine, Glucosyl hesperidin + 3 more

Strong evidence

This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

CarnosineKey activeEffect: HighA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.55–0.8%

Glucosyl hesperidinEffect: LowMight be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant~0.2–0.4%

Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~0.5–0.8%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure 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~0.15–0.3%

Tocopheryl acetateEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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.~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

7 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 5 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenicMedium~1.2–1.5%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Sorbitan tristearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%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~0.25–0.45%est.

Sodium metaphosphateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic3/5~1.2–1.5%est.

Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.8–2.2%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.3–0.6%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5.9–7.2%

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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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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Dimethicone~3.2–3.9%

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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Hydrogenated polydecene~2.2–2.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.8–2.2%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Peg-40 stearate~1.5–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Isodecyl neopentanoate~1.4–1.7%

Formula

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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Myristyl myristate~1.2–1.5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

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Paraffinum liquidum~0.75–1.15%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Carnosine~0.55–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.5–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Erythritol~0.4–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Behenyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%

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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Stearyl alcohol~0.4–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Microcrystalline wax~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cera microcristallina~0.35–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Paraffin~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Parfum~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Sorbitan tristearate~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%

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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Panthenyl ethyl ether~0.2–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize other ingredients in the formulation

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Sodium metaphosphate~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Trisodium edta~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Glucosyl hesperidin~0.2–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant

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Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ci 77891~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Limonene~0.2–0.4%

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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Linalool~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Citronellol~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Iron oxides~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Ci 77491~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Iron oxides~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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 oxides

Ci 77492~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Aluminum hydroxide~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)

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Bht~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated polydecene, Glyceryl stearate se, Peg-40 stearate, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Myristyl myristate, Paraffinum liquidum, Carnosine, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Erythritol, Behenyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Cetearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Paraffin, Parfum, Methylparaben, Citric acid, Sorbitan tristearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenyl ethyl ether, Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, Sodium metaphosphate, Trisodium edta, Glucosyl hesperidin, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Aluminum hydroxide, Bht

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Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 11	2 of 11	4 of 11
Key difference	—	Capryloyl Salicylic Acid	Vitamin C	Petrolatum
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
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Product summary

"Shiseido - Benefiance NutriPerfect Night Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Carnosine, erythritol, glycerin, sodium acetylated hyaluronate and glucosyl hesperidin 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). Paraffinum liquidum, limnanthes alba seed oil, cera microcristallina, dimethicone and myristyl myristate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and titanium dioxide

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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 from 77.72£ up to 133.20£ in the United Kingdom, for 137.50CA$ in Canada, for 155.37A$ in Australia and for 85.99$ in the United States.

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