TSUDA SETSUKO

TSUDA SETSUKO Skin Barrier Cream Fragrance Free

Name: TSUDA SETSUKO - Skin Barrier Cream Fragrance Free
Brand: TSUDA SETSUKO

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Moisturizing

18 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

What the product description says

“Skin Barrier Cream Fragrance Free”

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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, glyceryl glucoside.

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, phytosterols.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide ng, ceramide np

Ceramide npHero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.2–0.35%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~3.2–4%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.2–5.1%

Glyceryl glucosideKey active· HumectantEffect: HighCan help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer~0.55–0.8%

Glycosyl trehaloseKey activeEffect: High~0.5–0.7%

PhytosterolsKey active· EmollientEffect: HighLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function~0.25–0.45%

Phytosteryl macadamiateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.7–2%

Ceramide apHeroEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.1–0.2%

Ceramide ngHero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.15–0.3%

Royal jelly extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products~0.2–0.35%

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~7–8.5%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~2–2.4%

Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeEffect: LowHelp improve the product's texture~0.9–1.1%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.4–0.6%

Peg-32· HumectantEffect: LowHelps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.3–2.8%

PetrolatumUnder-dosedEffect: HighOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss~0.7–1.05%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.3–0.5%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Punica granatum extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective~0.2–0.4%

Punica granatum fruit juiceEffect: LowA fruit juice. Might have some anti-oxidant properties but is unlikely to have any benefit when used in skincare~0.25–0.45%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure 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~0.3–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Camphor

Medium risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.4–0.65%est.

Camphor—High~0.25–0.45%est.

Anthemis nobilis flower extractA plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2–2.4%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Punica granatum fruit juiceA fruit juice. Might have some anti-oxidant properties but is unlikely to have any benefit when used in skincareMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Punica granatum extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effectiveMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

PhytosterolsLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier functionMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Royal jelly extractA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee productsMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cyclopentasiloxane~7–8.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Glycerin~4.2–5.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Dimethicone~3.2–4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Peg-32~2.3–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Pentylene glycol~2–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Phytosteryl macadamiate~1.7–2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Lauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1.4–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Sodium oxide~1.1–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~0.9–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help improve the product's texture

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Petrolatum~0.7–1.05%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Glyceryl glucoside~0.55–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Glycosyl trehalose~0.5–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.4–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Butylene glycol~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Hydrolyzed

Not recognized

Hydrogenated lanolin~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Na citrate

Not recognized

Glycyrrhizic acid~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopherol~0.3–0.5%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-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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Citric acid~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Camphor~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Punica granatum fruit juice~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A fruit juice. Might have some anti-oxidant properties but is unlikely to have any benefit when used in skincare

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Punica granatum extract~0.2–0.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

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Glycol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hesperidin~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Maltodextrin~0.25–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Phytosterols~0.25–0.45%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function

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Royal jelly extract~0.2–0.35%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products

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Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating

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Ceramide np~0.2–0.35%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ceramide ng~0.15–0.3%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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Ceramide ap~0.1–0.2%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

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Lecithin~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Pueraria mirifica root extract~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Peg-32, Pentylene glycol, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Lauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Sodium oxide, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Petrolatum, Glyceryl glucoside, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Glycosyl trehalose, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown, Hydrogenated lanolin, Unknown, Glycyrrhizic acid, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Camphor, Punica granatum fruit juice, Punica granatum extract, Glycol, Hesperidin, Maltodextrin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Phytosterols, Royal jelly extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Ceramide np, Ceramide ng, Ceramide ap, Lecithin, Pueraria mirifica root extract

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Product summary

"TSUDA SETSUKO - Skin Barrier Cream Fragrance Free" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. TSUDA SETSUKO - Skin Barrier Cream Fragrance Free ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, glyceryl glucoside, royal jelly extract, butylene glycol and peg-32) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide ng, ceramide np, phytosterols, phytosteryl macadamiate and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide ap 0.10% - 0.20%, ceramide ng 0.15% - 0.30% and ceramide np 0.20% - 0.35%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, petrolatum and lecithin

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.