Shiseido Softeners & Lotions Future Solution LX: Concentrated Balancing Softener
Works for
MoisturizingBetaine, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks
“Concentrated Balancing Softener”
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:
betaine, 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: dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone.
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extract, TocopherolNot delivered
“Shiseido, Softeners & Lotions The Concentrated Balancing Softener by Shiseido redefines the skin's texture, promoting a softer and more youthful appearance, the signs of ageing reduced.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Potassium methoxysalicylate, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: potassium methoxysalicylate
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dipropylene glycol~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolBetaine~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeAlcohol denat.~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Cetyl ethylhexanoate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePeg-20~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium methoxysalicylate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help reduce hyperpigmentation
More about Potassium methoxysalicylateSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIsohexadecane~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCarbomer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPeg-60 glyceryl isostearate~0.5–0.75%
Isostearic acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidButylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 glycolPotassium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Polysorbate 80~0.45–0.65%
Erythritol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolPeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 etherPiperidinepropionic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-10 dimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLauryl betaine~0.45–0.7%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetate2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan oleate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateTrisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium metaphosphate~0.25–0.5%
Alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholLinalool~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Prunus speciosa leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Geraniol~0.25–0.4%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateAngelica acutiloba root extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isodonis japonicus leaf/stalk extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractIron oxides~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oxidesCi 77491~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oxidesCi 77492~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Betaine, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Alcohol denat., Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-20, Potassium methoxysalicylate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Isohexadecane, Carbomer, Peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, Isostearic acid, Butylene glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Polysorbate 80, Erythritol, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Piperidinepropionic acid, Peg-10 dimethicone, Parfum, Lauryl betaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, 2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Sorbitan oleate, Trisodium edta, Xanthan gum, Sodium metaphosphate, Alcohol, Linalool, Limonene, Sodium metabisulfite, Prunus speciosa leaf extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Isodonis japonicus leaf/stalk extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol
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| Match | — | 27% | 26% | 25% |
| Price | — | $91.02 | $29.30 | $27.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Oatmeal Extract | Ceramide Ng |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Shiseido - Softeners & Lotions Future Solution LX: Concentrated Balancing Softener" is effective for: Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (erythritol 0.30% - 0.60%, glycerin 3.20% - 3.90% and betaine 4.30% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 74.80£ up to 781.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 70.69$ 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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