Shiseido Prior High Moisturizing Emulsion - 2 Types
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Prior High Moisturizing Emulsion .”
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: squalane, diisostearyl malate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Shiseido's highly moisturizing emulsion is designed to brighten and firm skin and fight signs of aging with a blend of moisture-retaining ingredients.”
This product contains lysine. 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Petrolatum~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumSucrose~6.9–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseSqualane~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneTocopherol~3.7–5.6%
- 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 TocopherolSoluble collagen~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenSodium hyaluronate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSaxifraga sarmentosa extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beer extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1.2–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinWater~0.95–1.4%
Butylene glycol~0.6–1.35%
- 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPolyethylene~0.95–1.45%
Glycol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diisostearyl malate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePolyethylene~0.85–1.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBehenyl alcohol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholTrehalose~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePolyethylene~0.55–1.25%
Polypropylene~0.35–0.85%
Dimethyl ether~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethylacrylamide~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBatyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
More about Batyl alcoholEdta~0.2–0.75%
Sodium persulfate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium chloride~0.15–0.65%
Calcium chloride~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideProline~0.1–0.4%
Lysine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineSericin~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Petrolatum, Sucrose, Squalane, Unknown, Tocopherol, Unknown, Soluble collagen, Sodium hyaluronate, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Unknown, Beer extract, Glycerin, Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Polyethylene, Glycol, Diisostearyl malate, Polyethylene, Phenoxyethanol, Behenyl alcohol, Trehalose, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Dimethyl ether, Dimethylacrylamide, Unknown, Propanediol, Batyl alcohol, Edta, Sodium persulfate, Magnesium chloride, Calcium chloride, Proline, Lysine, Unknown, Sericin, Parfum
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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.
| ShiseidoPrior High Moisturizing Emulsion - 2 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueDramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ | Rohto MentholatumHepasoft Moisturizing Milky Lotion | DoveFace and Body Lotion Sensitive Moisture Sensitive Moisture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | $32.04 | $6.50−$25.54 | $14.58−$17.46 | $5.49−$26.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Shiseido - Prior High Moisturizing Emulsion - 2 Types" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Shiseido - Prior High Moisturizing Emulsion - 2 Types ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, soluble collagen, sucrose and trehalose) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, squalane, diisostearyl malate, batyl alcohol and behenyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 32.04$ in the United States.
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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.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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