Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Face Wash

Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Face Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Myristic acid + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Senka Perfect Whip Face Wash”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate se, lauric acid, myristic acid, stearic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~7.8–11.8%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~2.7–4.1%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.4–2.2%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.85–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 11 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~1.1–1.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.4–2.2%est.
Sericin—Medium~0.3–0.7%est.
Hydrolyzed silkCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%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 comedogenic3/5~2.7–4.1%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.4–2.2%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.85–1.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Stearic acid~7.8–11.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Peg-8~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Myristic acid~2.7–4.1%
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~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Glycerin~1.7–2.6%
Formula
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~1.4–2.2%
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

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Alcohol~1.1–1.7%
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~0.95–1.45%
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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Glyceryl stearate se~0.85–1.25%
Comedogenic 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-7~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.45–1.1%
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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Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sericin~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging
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Hydrolyzed silk~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hydrosulfite~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Stearic acid, Peg-8, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Glycerin, Lauric acid, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate se, Polyquaternium-7, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Sodium hyaluronate, Sericin, Hydrolyzed silk, Disodium edta, Sodium hydrosulfite, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum

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Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Face Wash
ShiseidoSenka Perfect Whip Face Wash

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