Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tonePotassium methoxysalicylate, Camellia sinensis leaf extractStrong evidence
“Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Puffiness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: potassium methoxysalicylate
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-agingRetinyl acetate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreModerate evidence
“Introducing Shiseido's Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Eye Cream, a nourishing cream that intensively counteracts the look of age-related fatigue such as wrinkles, dark circles, and under-eye bags.”
This product contains retinyl acetate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingDimethicone, Squalane + 17 moreGood evidence
“Introducing Shiseido's Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Eye Cream, a nourishing cream that intensively counteracts the look of age-related fatigue such as wrinkles, dark circles, and under-eye bags.”
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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa damascena flower water + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateSqualane~4.2–5.2%
- 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 SqualaneButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.3–2.9%
- 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 glycolBehenyl alcohol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholDimethicone~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeMyristyl myristate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristatePotassium methoxysalicylate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help reduce hyperpigmentation
More about Potassium methoxysalicylateHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneStearyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholBeheneth-20~0.5–0.8%
Peg-450~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydrogenated palm oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm oilDimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Elaeis guineensis kernel oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis kernel oilPolyvinyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
Dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Elaeis guineensis oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilParfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acetateXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumRosa damascena flower water~0.3–0.5%
- 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 waterRetinyl acetate~0.3–0.5%
Sodium citrate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 citrateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilBht~0.3–0.55%
Alcohol~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~0.3–0.55%
- 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 CaffeineSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium metaphosphate~0.3–0.55%
Ppg-3 dipivalate~0.3–0.55%
Limonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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~0.25–0.5%
Iron oxides~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Iron oxidesCitronellol~0.25–0.5%
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateAngelica acutiloba root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extractIron oxides~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Iron oxidesOlea 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~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lamium album flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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~0.25–0.45%
Carthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus sylvestris cone extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- 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~0.15–0.3%
- 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~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bupleurum falcatum root extract~0.1–0.2%
- 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~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cellulose~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseIngredient list view
Water, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Myristyl myristate, Potassium methoxysalicylate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Stearyl alcohol, Beheneth-20, Peg-450, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated palm oil, Dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Elaeis guineensis kernel oil, Polyvinyl alcohol, Dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, Elaeis guineensis oil, Parfum, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Rosa damascena flower water, Retinyl acetate, Sodium citrate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Bht, Alcohol, Caffeine, Sodium metabisulfite, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citric acid, Sodium metaphosphate, Ppg-3 dipivalate, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Tocopherol, Linalool, Iron oxides, Citronellol, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract, Iron oxides, 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, Cellulose
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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