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Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Day Emulsion SPF30 Shiseido

Shiseido - Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Day Emulsion SPF30
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Sun protection
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

87 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Sun protection
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-aging
  • Moisturizing

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
Summary
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays
Organic filters
Ingredient
UVB
UVA II
UVA I
Stability
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
meets threshold
meets threshold
meets threshold
meets threshold
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"VP8 Complex fuses with 4MSK, releasing brightening properties that work to enhance the complexion with a radiant glow while minimising the appearance of age spots."
From: Mankind

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Helps prevent hyperpigmentation through sun protection
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"The fortifying facial treatment lifts and firms, resulting in a balanced and youthful-looking complexion."
From: Mankind

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy

Moisturizing

See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"This powerhouse face cream works to defend against visible signs of ageing, including loss of elasticity, sagging, wrinkles and dark spots, leaving behind a toned and hydrated visage."
From: Mankind

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
dimethicone
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
diisopropyl sebacate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
alcohol
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water Plain old water
2 alcohol 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
3 isododecane An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
4 ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 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
5 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
6 diisopropyl sebacate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
7 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
8 bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
9 butylene glycol 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
10 copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax(copernicia cerifera cera/cire de carnauba Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
11 vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
12 behenyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
13 peg-5 glyceryl stearate Helps oil and water mix together
14 potassium methoxysalicylate
15 ppg-17
16 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
17 triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
18 glyceryl stearate se Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
19 diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone
20 hydrogenated polydecene Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
21 phytosteryl macadamiate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
22 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
23 isostearic acid Used to create a nice product texture
24 peg-30 phytosterol
25 batyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
26 fragrance (parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
27 succinoglycan
28 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
29 tocopheryl acetate 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.
30 aminopropyl dimethicone A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
31 erythritol Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
32 peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
33 peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether Helps to create a nice product texture
34 rosa damascena flower water Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Can be irritating
35 ppg-3 dipivalate Helps water and oil mix together
36 bht A preservative
37 tocopherol 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
38 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
39 caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
40 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
41 lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
42 sodium metaphosphate A preservative
43 phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
44 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
45 hexyl cinnamal A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
46 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
47 citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating
48 sodium metabisulfite A preservative
49 , iron oxides ( The ingredient is not recognized
50 ci 77491 A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
51 angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract A fragrant plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
52 olea europaea (olive) leaf extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
53 lamium album flower/leaf/stem extract
54 cellulose Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
55 camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
56 inositol
57 carthamus tinctorius (safflower) flower extract
58 , ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, The ingredient is not recognized
59 rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract (rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
60 hydrolyzed silk Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
61 behenic acid Helps water and oil mix together
62 polyquaternium-51 An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
63 bupleurum falcatum root extract 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
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Scientific Sources

  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmetics
  • Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmetics
  • Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
  • Vitamin E and Skin Health
  • Final report on the safety assessment of Sodium Metaphosphate, Sodium Trimetaphosphate, and Sodium Hexametaphosphate
  • Final report on the safety assessment of sodium sulfite, potassium sulfite, ammonium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, ammonium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite
  • Wound Repair Potential of Olea europaea L. Leaf Extracts Revealed by In Vivo Experimental Models and Comparative Evaluation of the Extracts' Antioxidant Activity
  • Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
  • Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
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