Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Express Eye Mask
Works for
Evens skin toneRetinol, Potassium methoxysalicylate + 1 moreWorks well
“VP8 works to brighten skin tone while ReNeura Technology++ ™ supports skin's ability to self-repair, and boosts the speed and effectiveness of the eye masks.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
In addition, this product contains potassium methoxysalicylate. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
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.
Anti-agingRetinol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Shiseido's multi-benefit Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Express Eye Mask visibly improves dullness, dark circles, and wrinkles in the broader eye area.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 9 moreWorks
“KURENAI-TruLift Complex and ReNeura Technology++™ deliver instant lifting and strengthening action, working to plump the skin around the delicate eye contour.”
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:
glycerin, 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: squalane, peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · RetinolWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Retinol + 7 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Alcohol + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateButylene glycol~4–4.9%
- 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 glycolDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPotassium methoxysalicylate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help reduce hyperpigmentation
More about Potassium methoxysalicylatePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerXanthan gum~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Trisodium edta~0.5–0.8%
Polyvinyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
- 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 acetateVp/va copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency
More about Vp/va copolymerRosa damascena flower water~0.4–0.65%
- 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 waterSodium citrate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePotassium hydroxide~0.35–0.65%
Bht~0.3–0.55%
Squalane~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneAlcohol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 AlcoholCaffeine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineRetinol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolPolysorbate 20~0.3–0.55%
Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.3–0.6%
- 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 etherParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolLinalool~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAngelica acutiloba root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extractOlea europaea leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractSanguisorba officinalis root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lamium album flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractInositol~0.25–0.5%
Carthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus sylvestris cone extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEucheuma serra/grateloupia sparsa/saccharina angustata/ulva linza/undaria pinnatifida extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Eucheuma serra/grateloupia sparsa/saccharina angustata/ulva linza/undaria pinnatifida extractSaccharina angustata/undaria pinnatifida extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bupleurum falcatum root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Bupleurum falcatum root extractCoix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula oil/extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalyl acetate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Pinene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Potassium methoxysalicylate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Methylparaben, Trisodium edta, Polyvinyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Vp/va copolymer, Rosa damascena flower water, Sodium citrate, Potassium hydroxide, Bht, Squalane, Alcohol, Caffeine, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Citric acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Parfum, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Lamium album flower/leaf/stem extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Inositol, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Pinus sylvestris cone extract, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Eucheuma serra/grateloupia sparsa/saccharina angustata/ulva linza/undaria pinnatifida extract, Saccharina angustata/undaria pinnatifida extract, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Lavandula oil/extract, Linalyl acetate, Linalool, Pinene
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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.
| ShiseidoVital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Express Eye MaskYOUR PRODUCT | MuradRetinol Youth Renewal Eye Masks | Loops BeautyDew Cloud Eye Mask | KoseClear Turn Q10 Eye Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 88% | 87% |
| Price | $95.00 | $5.00−$90.00 | $25.00−$70.00 | $14.77−$80.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Madecassoside | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Shiseido - Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Express Eye Mask" is effective for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.25% - 0.50%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
- Humectants (inositol 0.20% - 0.40% and glycerin 2.40% - 2.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 67.00$ up to 88.50$ in the United States, from 67.00£ up to 487.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 580.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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