Shiseido Intensive Firming Contour Serum

Shiseido Intensive Firming Contour Serum
5.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
7.7 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.4 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Does Shiseido Intensive Firming Contour Serum work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Shiseido Intensive Firming Contour Serum:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.6 out of 10.

Lightweight moisturizer well-suited for oily to normal skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Shiseido Intensive Firming Contour Serum is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 5.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high humectancy of 7.7 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈3.0%) and Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane (est. ≈2.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.4 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Dimethicone (est. ≈6.0%).

This type of moisturizer is well-suited for people with oily skin who want significant hydration in a relatively lightweight, non-greasy formula. It combines a substantial amount of humectants with a limited amount of occlusive to enhance moisturizing efficacy without feeling too heavy.

This product may also be an option for people with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures, as it balances moderate moisturizing potential with a relatively lightweight texture.

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

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Shiseido Intensive Firming Contour Serum has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, two ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do 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, can 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
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
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
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Dimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Dipropylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Glycerin
Function:
Origin:
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Function:
Origin:
PEG-75
Function:
Origin:
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Function:
Origin:
Piperidinepropionic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Function:
Origin:
Polysilicone-11
Function:
Origin:
Polysorbate 20
Function:
Origin:
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Function:
Origin:
Phenoxyethanol
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Function:
Origin:
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Function:
Origin:
Butylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Isostearic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Isohexadecane
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Citrate
Function:
Origin:
Succinoglycan
Function:
Origin:
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Function:
Origin:
Tocopheryl Acetate
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
Origin:
Fragrance
Function:
Origin:
Polysorbate 80
Function:
Origin:
Potassium Hydroxide
Function:
Origin:
Lauryl Betaine
Function:
Origin:
BHT
Function:
Origin:
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Xanthan Gum
Function:
Origin:
Citric Acid
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Metabisulfite
Function:
Origin:
Disodium EDTA
Function:
Origin:
Sorbitan Oleate
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Metaphosphate
Function:
Origin:
Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Linalool
Function:
Origin:
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Function:
Origin:
Limonene
Function:
Origin:
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Function:
Origin:
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Function:
Origin:
Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Citronellol
Function:
Origin:
Geraniol
Function:
Origin:
Benzyl Benzoate
Function:
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Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Rubus Suavissimus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract
Function:
Origin:
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Function:
Origin:
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Function:
Origin:
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Tocopherol
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Benzoate
Function:
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Ratings

All humectants
7.7
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
6.9
6.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 7.7 10
7.7
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 6.9 20
3.4
6.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 7.7 10
7.7
All humectants
7.7
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 6.9 20
3.4
All occlusives
6.9
6.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 2.7 3 No
All antioxidants
2.7
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
BHT
0.3
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Sodium Metabisulfite
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3