Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Product Summary
"Shiseido - Vital Perfection LiftDefine Radiance Serum" 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 (inositol 0.20% - 0.35% and glucosamine hcl 0.20% - 0.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 88.84£ up to 1450.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 159.86A$ in Australia, from 138.00$ up to 237.90$ in the United States and for 1300.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Infused with 4MSK, this dewy serum brightens your skin and visibly helps reduce sagging, wrinkles and dark spots.
Source: SpaceNK
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: potassium methoxysalicylate
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glucosamine hcl.
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 help reduce hyperpigmentation
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Powered by Re Neura Technology++TM which helps to reawaken skin’s internal sensory signals, declining with age, while enhancing effects that fight against signs of aging.Contains Watercress Extract known to promote skin’s natural production of collagen.Features KURENAI-Tru Lift Complex with safflower extract to help to promote firmness.24-hour lasting moisture UK200031662
Source: SpaceNK
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:
glucosamine hcl, inositol.
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.
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
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
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
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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
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
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-aging
What does the product description say?
Infused with 4MSK, this dewy serum brightens your skin and visibly helps reduce sagging, wrinkles and dark spots.
Source: SpaceNK
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
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
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Evens skin tone | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 58/100.
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Key Actives
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
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
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
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Can help reduce hyperpigmentation
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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
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
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A fragrant plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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.
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
All ingredients
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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
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
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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.
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
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
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
A fragrant plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
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
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
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
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Dimethicone, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Maltitol, Triethylhexanoin, Potassium methoxysalicylate, Polyvinyl alcohol, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Phenoxyethanol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Batyl alcohol, Unknown, Peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Parfum, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Disodium edta, Myristyl myristate, Tocopheryl acetate, Rosa damascena flower water, Potassium hydroxide, Unknown, 2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Alcohol, Caffeine, Citric acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium metaphosphate, Ppg-3 dipivalate, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Tocopherol, Glucosamine hcl, Citronellol, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Sodium metabisulfite, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Lamium album flower/leaf/stem extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Inositol, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Bupleurum falcatum root extract
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