Shiseido Beauty Smart Cleansing Water

Shiseido Beauty Smart Cleansing Water

Review

Does Shiseido Beauty Smart Cleansing Water work?

Shiseido Beauty Smart Cleansing Water is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
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0.3
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0.3
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Water
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Dipropylene Glycol
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Glycerin
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Silica
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PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
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Diglycerin
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Trehalose
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Betaine
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Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
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Cellulose
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Phenoxyethanol
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PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
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Sodium Chloride
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Disodium Succinate
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Methyl Gluceth-10
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Bentonite
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Chlorphenesin
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Succinic Acid
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Trisodium EDTA
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PEG/PPG-36/41 Dimethyl Ether
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Alcohol
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Butylene Glycol
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Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Citrus Junos Seed Extract
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BHT
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Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
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Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
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.
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.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Silica
Est. %3
Function
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SilicaA widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Est. %2
Function
Origin
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Diglycerin
Est. %1.5
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.
Trehalose
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
TrehaloseA sweet-tasting saccharide that can be found in various yeasts and fungi and that is manufactured from starch for cosmetic purposes. It is one of the most popular sugars in skincare and is mainly used for its humectant properties.
Betaine
Est. %1
Function
Origin
BetaineAn ingredient derived from the sucrose in sugar beets. It has a negative chemical charge and a positive chemical charge on the same molecule. This allows betaine to be hygroscopic or humectant and thus provide moisturization by drawing water to the skin.
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneA silicone with the unusual trait of being able to disperse in water. It moisturizes the skin as a humectant and leaves a soft and smooth after-feel. This ingredient also has foam-boosting properties.
Cellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
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CelluloseA natural ingredient that can create water-based gels, absorb oils, and exfoliate the skin. One of the main functions of cellulose is as a bulking and viscosity controlling agent. Cellulose can also modify the slip aesthetics and act as an opacifying agent.
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.
PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Disodium Succinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium Succinate
Methyl Gluceth-10
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Methyl Gluceth-10A synthetic, humectant moisturizing ingredient derived from glucose.
Bentonite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BentoniteA naturally occurring material that has a variety of functions. It is used as absorbent, since the bentonite can absorb oils produced by the skin and prevent a greasy appearance. It is also a great opacifier.
Chlorphenesin
Est. %0.3
Function
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ChlorphenesinA preservative and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that protects products from a wide range of bacteria and fungi.
Succinic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Succinic Acid
Trisodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Trisodium EDTAA chelating agent designed to encapsulate potentially harmful heavy metal ions that enter the formula through the water source. Once encapsulated, these heavy metal ions become inert.
PEG/PPG-36/41 Dimethyl Ether
Est. %0.3
Function
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PEG/PPG-36/41 Dimethyl Ether
Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AlcoholAn effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
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.

Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Citrus Junos Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Junos Seed Extract
BHT
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BHTAn antioxidant ingredient that naturally occurs in green algae and some bacteria or fungi but, for commercial use, is created synthetically. BHT is also used occasionally as a fragrance, where it presents a sweet, camphor-like odor.
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate FiltrateA humectant moisturizing ingredient made from Saccharomyces yeast culture that contains various enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and beta-glucan.
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Hydrolyzed Rice ExtractHydrolyzed rice extract is an extract derived from rice grains that have undergone hydrolysis (the process of breaking chemical bonds by water). It is used in skincare as a humectant moisturizing ingredient that helps the skin to retain water. Read more on rice extract’s composition here: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract.