Shiseido WASO YUZU-C Glow-On Shot Serum Oil Serum with Vitamin C
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 9 moreWorks
“Key Benefits Delivers an instant glow upon application Provides 24 hours on continuous hydration Reveals more even-looking skin in 4 weeks* Absorbs quickly and feels fresh 98% of ingredients in this formula are of natural origin. Vegan. Cruelty-free. Fragrance-free. Dermatologist-tested. Non-comedogenic. *Clinically tested by 30 women.”
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, sodium pca.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
Anti-agingAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate ~0.8–1.2%Under-dosed
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate ~0.8–1.2%Under-dosed
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.5–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~3.7–5.5%
- 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~2.6–3.9%
- 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 glycolSodium pca~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaTrehalose~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSodium chloride~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideVitis vinifera seed oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oil2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateLauryl betaine~0.55–1.25%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilXanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus junos fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractCitrus junos seed extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salvia officinalis oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus depressa peel extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A citrus extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus depressa peel extractSesamum indicum seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilAscorbyl dipalmitate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 AlcoholSodium citrate~0.15–0.55%
- 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 citrateTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolSodium metaphosphate~0.15–0.55%
Dipropylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.3%
- 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 oilPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Sodium pca, Trehalose, Sodium chloride, Vitis vinifera seed oil, 2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Lauryl betaine, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Xanthan gum, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus junos fruit extract, Citrus junos seed extract, Salvia officinalis oil, Citrus depressa peel extract, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Ascorbyl dipalmitate, Alcohol, Sodium citrate, Tocopherol, Sodium metaphosphate, Dipropylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Sodium metabisulfite, Unknown, Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Linalool, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate
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| ShiseidoWASO YUZU-C Glow-On Shot Serum Oil Serum with Vitamin CYOUR PRODUCT | EssanoAdvanced Brightening Vitamin C Serum | ZelensPower C - Collagen-boosting & Brightening | NacomiNext Lvl Vitamin C - Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 5% | |
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| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 57% |
| Price | — | — | $63.06 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Shiseido - WASO YUZU-C Glow-On Shot Serum Oil Serum with Vitamin C" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (trehalose 1.60% - 2.40%, sodium pca 2.00% - 2.90% and glycerin 4.50% - 6.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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