Shiseido Softeners & Lotions Treatment Softener Enriched
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Shiseido, Softeners & Lotions Working to hydrate and soften the skin, this treatment helps to support the skin against dark spots and wrinkles.”
This product contains serine. 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.
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Shiseido, Softeners & Lotions Working to hydrate and soften the skin, this treatment helps to support the skin against dark spots and wrinkles.”
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, diglycerin.
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: oenothera biennis oil, peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Shiseido, Softeners & Lotions Working to hydrate and soften the skin, this treatment helps to support the skin against dark spots and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dipropylene glycol~7.2–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinDiglycerin~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPeg-6~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Butylene glycol~1.9–2.4%
- 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 glycolBetaine~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePeg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether~1.4–1.7%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~0.7–1.05%
Isodecyl neopentanoate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Water~0.45–0.65%
Sodium citrate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateParfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAlcohol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 AlcoholErythritol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolPeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.35–0.6%
- 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 etherTremella fuciformis polysaccharide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium cocoyl glutamate~0.3–0.5%
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Sapindus mukorossi peel extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain saponins. Might have anti-bactrial and anti-oxidant effect in skin. Also can be used to help oil and water mix together
More about Sapindus mukorossi peel extractSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Magnesium chloride~0.2–0.4%
Oenothera biennis oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilCalcium chloride~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideSerine~0.15–0.3%
- 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 SerineHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractTocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolZingiber aromaticus extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 hyaluronateCitrus junos seed extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Peg-6, Butylene glycol, Betaine, Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Methylparaben, Disodium edta, Water, Sodium citrate, Parfum, Alcohol, Erythritol, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Potassium cocoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Linalool, Sapindus mukorossi peel extract, Sodium metabisulfite, Citronellol, Geraniol, Magnesium chloride, Oenothera biennis oil, Calcium chloride, Serine, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Tocopherol, Zingiber aromaticus extract, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Citrus junos seed extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Analysis of the bioactive components of Sapindus saponinssciencedirect.com
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