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Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Day Emulsion SPF30
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
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.
potassium methoxysalicylate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can help reduce hyperpigmentation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Moisturising Safflower Extract, Bulgarian Rose Water and Odokiro Botanical Extract make up the brand’s KURENAI-TruLift Complex, helping to recharge tired skin with a resilient and elasticated finish.
phytosteryl macadamiate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
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Sun protection
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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.
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.5% -
4.3%
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The fortifying facial treatment lifts and firms, resulting in a balanced and youthful-looking complexion.
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
60/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
alcohol
7.4% -
9.1%
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
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.5% -
4.3%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
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
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
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
alcohol
7.4% -
9.1%
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
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.5% -
4.3%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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alcohol
7.4% -
9.1%
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
isododecane
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Diisopropyl sebacate, Glycerin, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Butylene glycol, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Peg-5 glyceryl stearate, Potassium methoxysalicylate, Ppg-17, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl stearate se, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Hydrogenated polydecene, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Stearic acid, Isostearic acid, Peg-30 phytosterol, Batyl alcohol, Parfum, Succinoglycan, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Aminopropyl dimethicone, Erythritol, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether, Rosa damascena flower water, Ppg-3 dipivalate, Bht, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Caffeine, Xanthan gum, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium metaphosphate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Sodium metabisulfite, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Lamium album flower/leaf/stem extract, Cellulose, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Inositol, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hydrolyzed silk, Behenic acid, Polyquaternium-51, Bupleurum falcatum root extract
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
- Quasi-Drugs Developed in Japan for the Prevention or Treatment of Hyperpigmentary Disorders
- 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
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses