
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Essence with multiple ingredients including two types of Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C
FEATURES
Double dose of Hyaluronic Acid for 24 hours hydration, Vitamin C brightens and evens skin tone, lightweight texture, reduces visibility of pores, blemishes, and dullness within 4 weeks, boosts radiance by 17%, smooths skin by 21%
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Contains alcohol, fragrance, colorants
Who Is It For?
Suitable For Women (gender Not Explicitly Defined Assumed Female From Brand Context) Age Range Not SpecifiedWhat Does It Help With?
Hydration Brightening Dark Spots Reducing Pores Blemishes Dullness Smoothing SkinBudget
Premium ($76-$150)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Shiseido’s first skincare innovation, Eudermine Activating Essence infuses skin with two types of Hyaluronic Acid for 24 hours of deep hydration, while targeting dark spots with Vitamin C. In just 4 weeks, pores, blemishes, and dullness become less visible. Tested by 33 women. Benefits: Eudermine was a favorite of geishas who used it to protect skin under heavy makeup. With a double dose of Hyaluronic Acid, the ultra-hydrating formula drenches skin in moisture, and Vitamin C brightens and evens complexion. The lightweight texture revitalizes, nourishes, and softens skin, an essential step in any Japanese Beauty skincare routine. Instantly boosts skin’s radiance by 17%. In 4 weeks, pores, blemishes and dullness become less visible and skin becomes visibly smoother by 21%. About the Brand: Shiseido is a global, Japanese cosmetics and skincare brand with unique Asian heritage, strong business innovation and positive country-of-origin effects. Shiseido makeup represents an exceptional collection of high-performance colors and textures, created to celebrate and enhance your natural beauty.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water(Aqua/Eau),Alcohol,Dipropylene-Glycol,Butylene-Glycol,Glycerin,Diglycerin,Peg/Ppg-14/7-Dimethyl-Ether,Potassium-Methoxysalicylate,Lactobacillus/Rice-Ferment,PEG-60-Hydrogenated-Castor-Oil,Diphenylsiloxy-Phenyl-Trimethicone,2-O-Ethyl-Ascorbic-Acid,Erythritol,Dipotassium-Glycyrrhizate,Xanthan-Gum,Sodium-Polyacrylate,Citrus-Junos-Fruit-Extract,Sodium-Acetylated-Hyaluronate,Sodium-Hyaluronate,Hamamelis-Virginiana-(Witch-Hazel)-Leaf-Extract,Carbomer,Polyglyceryl-2-Diisostearate,Potassium-Hydroxide,Disodium-Edta,Isostearyl-Alcohol,Isostearic-Acid,Sodium-Citrate,Citric-Acid,Linalool,Geraniol,Hexyl-Cinnamal,Citronellol,Sodium-Metabisulfite,Alpha-Isomethyl-Ionone,Limonene,Phenoxyethanol,Fragrance-(Parfum),Red-33-(CI17200),Yellow-5-(CI19140)
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Ingredients Details
Alcohol
Common Name(s): Alcohol,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Alcohol has an established safety profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,alcohol technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Carbomer
Common Name(s): Carbopol,polyacrylic acid,carboxyvinyl polymer
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides transparent gel textures and thickening at very low concentrations via ph-responsive swelling.
Why It's Used: The most widely used gel thickener – provides crystal-clear, stable gels at concentrations as low as 0.1-0.5% with ph-controlled viscosity.
How It Works: Highly crosslinked polyacrylic acid remains tightly coiled at acidic ph. neutralization with naoh or triethanolamine ionizes carboxylic groups causing electrostatic repulsion that unfolds and swells the polymer coils, dramatically increasing viscosity. concentration-dependent thickening.
Typically Found In: Gels,serums,emulsions,sunscreens
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – polyacrylic acid thickener
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Carbomer's ph-responsive swelling mechanism provides an elegant formulation control tool: a neutralized gel can be liquefied by ph reduction (adding acid) and re-thickened by reneutralization. this reversible rheology control allows two-phase products that mix on application without the need for mechanical emulsification.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Citronellol
Common Name(s): (r)-3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol,rhodinol
CAS Number: 106-22-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides soft, lasting rose-floral fragrance note.
Why It's Used: Essential rose fragrance monoterpene for lasting smooth floral notes in high-quality perfumery and cosmetic fragrances.
How It Works: Allylic alcohol monoterpene provides fixative property in fragrance blends. good skin substantivity for lasting scent. softer, rounder rose note vs geraniol's fresher character. natural in rose otto at 18-34%.
Typically Found In: Rose perfumes,floral fragrances,luxury skincare
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Fragrance component – monoterpene alcohol
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.001%–1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – from rose, geranium, citronella oils
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics regulation: declared fragrance allergen. ifra guidelines apply.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Citronellol's r-enantiomer (natural) vs s-enantiomer (synthetic) provide meaningfully different scent character – a remarkable demonstration of chiral scent discrimination by olfactory receptors. the (r) form provides the characteristic rose note while the (s) form has a distinctly different, less pleasant character. this enantiomeric scent difference means that the biological handedness of naturally-sourced vs racemic synthetic citronellol produces perceptibly different fragrance quality.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ifra standards
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Diglycerin
Common Name(s): Diglycerin,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function — skin conditioning, protection, preservation, or active biological benefit — at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for its functional contribution and formulation compatibility — supported by cosmetic science literature and regulatory safety assessment.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class — physicochemical interaction with the formulation or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Diglycerin delivers documented functional benefit with an established safety profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework (cosing eu, cir usa).
Last Verified: Cosing database,diglycerin technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12