
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
A moisturizing cream with multiple key ingredients
FEATURES
Visibly lifts skin in 1 week, firms and sculpts skin, improves facial contours and definition
BEST FOR
Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily
CHECKS
Paraben-free, Sulphate-free
Who Is It For?
Adults Both Women And MenWhat Does It Help With?
Anti-aging Firming Lifting Wrinkle Reduction Skin BrightnessBudget
Mid-rangeHow To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Shiseido Says
Product Description:
Experience visibly lifted skin in just 1 week*. This scientifically advanced, silky moisturizer helps visibly offset the effects of aging in record time. Skin feels firm and sculpted with renewed fullness and bounce.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Propanediol, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Ppg-3 Dipivalate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Silica, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl Alcohol, Peg-100 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Peg/ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Potassium Methoxysalicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax(Copernicia Cerifera Cera), Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Isohexadecane, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Polysorbate 80, Disodium Edta, Erythritol, Peg/ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sorbitan Tristearate, Succinoglycan, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Sorbitan Oleate, Caffeine, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Sodium Metaphosphate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Angelica Keiskei Leaf/stem Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Lamium Album Flower/leaf/stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Cellulose, Inositol, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis), Hydrolyzed Silk, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Key Ingredients
Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract), Potassium Methoxysalicylate, Glycerin, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Squalane
Ingredients Details
Water (aqua)
Common Name(s): Water (aqua) extract
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection, soothing anti-inflammatory effects, and skin-conditioning benefits through plant-derived polyphenols and phytochemicals.
Why It's Used: Plant extracts concentrate bioactive phytochemicals evolved for environmental protection โ uv, microbial, and oxidative stressors โ that translate to skin benefits.
How It Works: Polyphenols (flavonoids, phenolic acids) inhibit nf-ฮบb-mediated inflammatory signaling, scavenge reactive oxygen species through electron donation, and chelate pro-oxidant metal ions to reduce oxidative skin damage.
Typically Found In: Serums,toners,moisturizers,masks,essences
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Botanical extracts
Secondary Functions: Antioxidant,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract; no animal components.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1899-12-31 00:00:00 -0800
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,ceramides
Avoid Combining With: Strong oxidizing agents
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites (flavonoids, terpenes, phenolic acids) are biosynthesized as defense compounds against uv, herbivores, and pathogens. their anti-inflammatory activity typically derives from competitive inhibition of cox-2 and 5-lox enzymes (ic50 1โ50 ยตm), while antioxidant activity involves single electron transfer (set) and hydrogen atom transfer (hat) mechanisms with structure-dependent rate constants.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; phytochemical and ethnobotanical literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15