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Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Beauty Foam Acne Care 120g
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Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Beauty Foam Acne Care 120g

Efficacy41/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Glycerin + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“It also adopts a special hydration technology to provide a refreshing sensation.”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": dipotassium glycyrrhizate, 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).

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateKey active· HumectantEffect: 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~22–33%
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~1.5–2.3%
Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.55–1.3%
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~0.35–0.8%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%
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~0.1–0.4%
SericinKey activeEffect: Medium~0.1–0.35%
Hydrolyzed silkKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.25%
Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~3.5–5.3%
Peg-8· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product consistency~3.2–4.8%
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~0.95–1.4%
Evens skin tone
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Dense micro foam gently removes the dirt and dullness on your face, and leads to a brighter skin tone and complexion.”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product contains ingredients (dipotassium glycyrrhizate) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEffect: LowA 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~22–33%
Anti-blemish
Lauric acid
Not delivered
What the product description says
“DESCRIPTION Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Beauty Foam Acne Care face wash specializes in alleviating acne and preventing rough skin.”
Source: Lila Beauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Lauric acidEffect: LowHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.3–1.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
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~1.1–1.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~3.2–4.8%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~2.3–3.5%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
EdtaHelp to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Sodium metabisulfiteA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Sericin—Medium~0.1–0.35%est.
Hydrolyzed silkCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
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
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~2.3–3.5%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.3–1.9%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.55–1.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~22–33%
Key active
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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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Stearic acid~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Peg-8~3.2–4.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Myristic acid~2.3–3.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Potassium hydroxide~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Glycerin~1.5–2.3%
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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Lauric acid~1.3–1.9%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

More about Lauric acid
Alcohol~1.1–1.6%
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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Butylene glycol~0.95–1.4%
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

More about Butylene glycol
Glyceryl stearate se~0.55–1.3%
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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Polyquaternium-7~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Edta~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Help to stabilize the product formulation

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Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.35–0.8%
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

More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

More about Sodium hyaluronate
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
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

More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronate
Sericin~0.1–0.35%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging
More about Sericin
Hydrolyzed silk~0.05–0.25%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Hydrolyzed silk
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Water, Stearic acid, Peg-8, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Glycerin, Lauric acid, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate se, Polyquaternium-7, Edta, Sodium metabisulfite, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sericin, Hydrolyzed silk, Parfum

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Product summary

"Shiseido - Buy Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Beauty Foam Medicated in Australia - Japanese Skincare Online" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (22.00% - 33.00%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
  • Humectants (sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.45%, glycerin 1.30% - 2.00% and dipotassium glycyrrhizate 22.00% - 33.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 9.95A$ in Australia.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent modelresearchgate.net
  2. 2
    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
  3. 3
    The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosaceancbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Final report on the safety assessment of sodium sulfite, potassium sulfite, ammonium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, ammonium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfitencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Beauty Foam Acne Care 120g
ShiseidoSenka Perfect Whip Beauty Foam Acne Care 120g
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