PRODUCT REVIEW
Shiseido Urban Environment Daily SPF Defense
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
octocrylene
3%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
zinc oxide
12.5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Round out your routine with the Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream and the iconic Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate for supple, healthy-looking skin.
carnosine
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
16 oz/ 5 mL Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
sodium acetylated hyaluronate
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
sodium lactate
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
sodium pca
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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Evens skin tone
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Anti-oxidation
carnosine
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
sd alcohol 40-b
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
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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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish
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
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
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
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Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
sd alcohol 40-b
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
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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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
All ingredients
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
octocrylene
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
zinc oxide
12.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
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Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Zinc oxide, Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Sd alcohol 40-b, Dipropylene glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Polybutylene glycol/ppg-9/1 copolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Xylitol, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Thiotaurine, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Ononis spinosa root extract, Ectoin, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Hydrogen dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Disteardimonium hectorite, Alumina, Bht, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Syzygium jambos leaf extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether, Triethylhexanoin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Trehalose, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Peg-14m, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Rosa damascena flower water, Parfum, Disodium edta, Potassium hydroxide, Silica, Isoceteth-10, Linalool, Lauryl betaine, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Origanum majorana leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera germ extract, Alcohol, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Bht, Thymus serpyllum extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Sodium bicarbonate, Iris florentina root extract, Sodium benzoate, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Water, Hydrogenated polydecene, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Petrolatum, Butylene glycol, Paraffin, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Squalane, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium pca, Glutamic acid, Dipropylene glycol, Carnosine, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol, Polyethylene, Methylparaben, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylparaben, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Parfum, Trisodium edta, Tocopherol, Sodium metabisulfite, Caffeine, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Ppg-3 dipivalate, Linalool, Limonene, Sapindus mukorossi peel extract, Citronellol, Uncaria gambir extract, Geraniol, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydroxyproline, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Citrus junos seed extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Eucheuma serra/grateloupia sparsa/saccharina angustata/ulva linza/undaria pinnatifida extract, Carbomer, Sodium lactate, Bht, Curcuma longa rhizome extract, Polysorbate 20, Saccharina angustata/undaria pinnatifida extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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