Kose Moisture Mild White Perfect Essence

Kose Moisture Mild White Perfect Essence
5.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.4 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
2.5Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Does Kose Moisture Mild White Perfect Essence work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Kose Moisture Mild White Perfect Essence:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
  • Some anti-wrinkle efficacy: Kose Moisture Mild White Perfect Essence has an anti-wrinkle rating of 2.5 out of 10 so you may expect some, although limited, effect on wrinkles.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Kose Moisture Mild White Perfect Essence has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 0.4 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, due to the high content of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈50.0%), Glycerin (est. ≈22.0%) and Sodium Hyaluronate (est. ≈2.5%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Kose Moisture Mild White Perfect Essence has a slight anti-wrinkle rating of 2.5 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈11.0%), 
 or Vitamin C, a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, yet with average efficacy confirmed by only one study.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Kose Moisture Mild White Perfect Essence is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈11.0%) and Sodium Hyaluronate (est. ≈2.5%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
2.5
2.4
2.3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Butylene Glycol
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Glycerin
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Ascorbic Acid
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Trimagnesium Phosphate
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Royal Jelly Extract
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Soluble Collagen
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Acrylic Acid
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Sodium Caprylate
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Disodium EDTA
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Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
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Squalane
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Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
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Polyoxymethylene Melamine
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Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
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Sodium Phosphate
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Disodium Phosphate
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
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Phenoxyethanol
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Methylparaben
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Ratings

All humectants
76.5
50
22
2.5
2
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 76.5 10
10.0
50
22
2.5
2
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.9 20
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
50
22
2.5
2
All humectants 76.5 10
10
All humectants
76.5
50
22
2.5
2
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 0.9 20
0.4
All occlusives
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
2.5 /10 5 11 2.5
Total
2.5
Ascorbic Acid
2.5
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
11
Anti-wrinkle rating
2.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
11
2.5
All antioxidants 13.5 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
13.5
Ascorbic Acid
11
Sodium Hyaluronate
2.5
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2.3
All soothing 2.3 5 No
All soothing
2.3
2.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Butylene Glycol
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Glycerin
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Ascorbic Acid
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Ascorbic Acid

Also known as vitamin C, this multi-benefit ingredient has proven anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, and anti-pigmentation efficacy. It degrades easily when exposed to air and light, so it requires proper packaging to maintain its stability.

Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Trimagnesium Phosphate
Est. %2.4
Function
Origin
Trimagnesium Phosphate
Royal Jelly Extract
Est. %2.3
Function
Origin
Royal Jelly ExtractAn emollient extract from royal jelly, a bee product. It consists of water, anti-inflammatory proteins, fats, and sugars. It is also a source of a fatty acid that stimulates collagen production.
Soluble Collagen
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Soluble CollagenA protein obtained from farm or marine animals. Collagen molecules are too big to penetrate the skin so when they are applied via a skincare product they sit on top of the skin and act as humectant moisturizers.
Acrylic Acid
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Acrylic Acid
Sodium Caprylate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Caprylate
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
Squalane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateAn occlusive moisturizer and emollient with a good lubricity that leaves behind a glossy sheen after application. It can also control viscosity by thickening skincare products and act as a binding agent to hold pressed powdered products together.
Polyoxymethylene Melamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyoxymethylene Melamine
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Sodium Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PhosphateA sodium salt of phosphoric acid that increases pH.
Disodium Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium PhosphateAn inorganic ingredient primarily used in skincare products as a pH adjuster.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Soybean OilA thicker, more solid form of soybean oil that contains occlusive moisturizing saturated fatty acids.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Methylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.