Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 8 moreWorks
“, Hydrates and defends skin against the effect of stress, natural ageing and pollution. , Optimizes skin's resilience. HOW DOES IT WORKS?”
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:
diglycerin, glycerin.
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/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether.
Anti-agingHydroxyprolineNot delivered
“Ultimune Serum works with a double anti-ageing technology called Imu Generation RED that works both on skin immunity and skin circulation , Boost the function of immunity cells for strong skin defence , Boost skin circulation to maintain a healthy blood flow On the other hand, the botanical ingredients have an effect on ageing, against the effects of stress and of the pollution , The Rosella extract improves the function of immune cells.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient ginkgo biloba leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“, After 3 Days, skin looks visibly more radiant (1) , After 1 month, skin is firmer (2) and look more resilient (3) , After one bottle, wrinkles are visibly diminished (4), skin looks younger, as renewed (5) HOW TO USE IT?”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Rosa damascena flower water + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat.~7.4–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolDimethicone~2.4–2.9%
- 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 DimethiconeDiglycerin~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPeg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether~1.6–1.9%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTriethylhexanoin~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinIsodecyl neopentanoate~0.8–1.2%
- 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 neopentanoateTrehalose~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymerPeg-14m~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- 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 crosspolymerPeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.45–0.7%
- 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 etherTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.65%
- 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 acetateRosa damascena flower water~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterAlcohol~0.35–0.6%
- 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 AlcoholParfum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.3–0.5%
Potassium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Silica~0.4–0.6%
Isoceteth-10~0.25–0.45%
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Lauryl betaine~0.3–0.6%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractGeraniol~0.2–0.4%
Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Origanum majorana leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Nelumbo nucifera germ extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyproline~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
More about HydroxyprolineHouttuynia cordata extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sanguisorba officinalis root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product formulation and create a gel-like texture
More about Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucanThymus serpyllum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Bht~0.2–0.35%
Lactobacillus/hibiscus sabdariffa flower ferment filtrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Perilla ocymoides leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides leaf extractSodium bicarbonate~0.25–0.5%
Iris florentina root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Ganoderma lucidum stem extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylhexanoin, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Trehalose, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Peg-14m, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Tocopheryl acetate, Rosa damascena flower water, Alcohol, Parfum, Disodium edta, Potassium hydroxide, Silica, Isoceteth-10, Linalool, Lauryl betaine, Sodium metabisulfite, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Origanum majorana leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera germ extract, Hydroxyproline, Houttuynia cordata extract, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Thymus serpyllum extract, Bht, Lactobacillus/hibiscus sabdariffa flower ferment filtrate, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Sodium bicarbonate, Iris florentina root extract, Sodium benzoate, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract
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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.
| ShiseidoUltimune Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | UriageThermal Water Serum | Peter Thomas RothFirm X Collagen Serum | G.M. CollinHYDRAMUCINE OPTIMAL SERUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $80.00 | — | $68.71−$11.29 | $68.08−$11.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Shiseido - Ultimune Face Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (trehalose 0.60% - 0.90%, diglycerin 1.80% - 2.20% and glycerin 4.10% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 36.48€ in Germany and from 60.00£ up to 105.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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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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