Kose Sekkisei Clear Wellness Water Shield Cream

Kose Sekkisei Clear Wellness Water Shield Cream
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Kose Sekkisei Clear Wellness Water Shield Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Kose Sekkisei Clear Wellness Water Shield Cream:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Kose Sekkisei Clear Wellness Water Shield Cream has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈9.0%), Glycereth-26 (est. ≈4.0%) and Diglycerin (est. ≈3.0%).

Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Kose Sekkisei Clear Wellness Water Shield Cream has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Butylene Glycol
6
Dipropylene Glycol
4
Glycereth-26
3
Diglycerin
2.5
Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract
2
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
1.5
Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract
1.3
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice
1
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
0.3
Polyquaternium-51
0.3
Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract
0.3
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Cellulose Gum
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %
Water
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Butylene Glycol
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Dipropylene Glycol
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Glycereth-26
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Diglycerin
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Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract
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Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
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Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract
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Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice
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Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
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Polyquaternium-51
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Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Carbomer
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Cellulose Gum
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Disodium EDTA
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ratings

All humectants
16.6
9
4
3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 16.6 10
10.0
9
4
3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
4
3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 16.6 10
10
All humectants
16.6
9
4
3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 2.5 -
Total
0
Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
2.5
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
2.5
All antioxidants 2.5 3 No
All antioxidants
2.5
Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract
2.5
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA 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.
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Dipropylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
Glycereth-26
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycereth-26

A glycerin-based ingredient with humectant moisturizing properties. It is an excellent emulsifier and thickener.

Diglycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
DiglycerinA powerful humectant that collects moisture, making skin feel hydrated and supple. Diglycerin is less sticky and a stronger humectant, but slower absorbing than standard glycerin.
Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Alpinia Speciosa Leaf ExtractA promising anti-aging extract derived from Shell ginger. It contains bioactive compounds with the ability to slow down the destruction of collagen and elastin and to promote their synthesis instead.
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
Polyquaternium-51
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyquaternium-51A biocompatible phospholipid copolymer that is designed to mimic the lipid-based cell membrane found in human skin. Its main function is as a humectant moisturizer.
Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) ExtractAn extract derived from an edible mushroom known as snow fungus. It is full of various proteins, fiber, and humectant moisturizing polysaccharides.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Cellulose Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cellulose GumA polymer that is derived from its namesake, cellulose, which is plant-based. It has many formula-helper benefits, including thickening and product stabilization.
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.
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.

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.