Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream

Name: Shiseido - Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream
Brand: Shiseido

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WORKS FOR

Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

caffeine
camellia sinensis leaf extract
dimethicone
elaeis guineensis kernel oil
elaeis guineensis oil
glycerin
helianthus annuus seed oil
hydrogenated palm oil
inositol
myristyl myristate
potassium methoxysalicylate
retinyl acetate
sodium acetylated hyaluronate
squalane
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

83 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"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."

Cultbeauty

WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinyl acetate	MEDIUM
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW
tocopherol	LOW

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"Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Puffiness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation."

Sephora

WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
potassium methoxysalicylate	HIGH
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW

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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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
inositol	HIGH
myristyl myristate	HIGH
squalane	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
myristyl myristate
potassium methoxysalicylate
polyvinyl alcohol

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin	4.2% - 5.1%
squalane 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.	4.2% - 5.2%
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	3% - 3.7%
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	2.3% - 2.9%
dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying	1.8% - 2.2%
behenyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient	1.6% - 2%
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	1.4% - 1.8%
diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone Help improve the product's texture	1.1% - 1.3%
myristyl myristate An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic	1% - 1.2%
potassium methoxysalicylate Can help reduce hyperpigmentation	0.65% - 1%
hydrogenated polyisobutene Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin	0.6% - 0.9%
stearyl alcohol An emollient that helps soften the skin	0.6% - 0.9%
beheneth-20 Helps water and oil mix together	0.5% - 0.8%
peg-450	0.5% - 0.75%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 0.75%
hydrogenated palm oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.5% - 0.75%
dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer	0.45% - 0.65%
elaeis guineensis kernel oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.45% - 0.65%
polyvinyl alcohol Helps improve the product texture	0.4% - 0.6%
dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer	0.3% - 0.6%
elaeis guineensis oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.35% - 0.65%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.25% - 0.5%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.3% - 0.55%
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.	0.3% - 0.55%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.3% - 0.55%
rosa damascena flower water Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.5%
retinyl acetate	0.3% - 0.5%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.3% - 0.55%
helianthus annuus seed oil 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	0.3% - 0.6%
bht A preservative	0.3% - 0.55%
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	0.3% - 0.55%
caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes	0.3% - 0.55%
sodium metabisulfite A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
lavandula angustifolia oil An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties	0.3% - 0.5%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.3% - 0.55%
sodium metaphosphate A preservative	0.3% - 0.55%
ppg-3 dipivalate Helps water and oil mix together	0.3% - 0.55%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.25% - 0.5%
hexyl cinnamal A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant	0.25% - 0.5%
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	0.3% - 0.55%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.25% - 0.5%
iron oxides An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499	0.3% - 0.55%
ci 77492 A colorant. Usually well-tolerated	0.3% - 0.55%
citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.25% - 0.5%
sodium acetylated hyaluronate 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	0.3% - 0.55%
angelica acutiloba root extract	0.3% - 0.55%
angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract A fragrant plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
iron oxides An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499	0.3% - 0.5%
ci 77491 A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
olea europaea leaf extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing	0.25% - 0.45%
sanguisorba officinalis root extract	0.3% - 0.6%
lamium album flower/leaf/stem extract	0.25% - 0.45%
camellia sinensis leaf extract 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	0.25% - 0.5%
inositol	0.25% - 0.45%
carthamus tinctorius flower extract	0.2% - 0.4%
pinus sylvestris cone extract	0.2% - 0.35%
zizyphus jujuba fruit extract	0.15% - 0.3%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant	0.1% - 0.2%
eucheuma serra/grateloupia sparsa/saccharina angustata/ulva linza/undaria pinnatifida extract Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
saccharina angustata/undaria pinnatifida extract	0.15% - 0.3%
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	0.1% - 0.2%
coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract	0.05% - 0.1%
cellulose Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.	0.05% - 0.1%
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