Legendary Enmei Ultimate Renewing Cream

7.4

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy4.8Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Shiseido Legendary Enmei Ultimate Renewing Cream has a moisturizing rating of 7.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 4.8 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Shiseido Legendary Enmei Ultimate Renewing Cream is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

SULFATE-FREE
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
55	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
6	Butylene Glycol	Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Cetyl Ethylhexanoate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Emollient,Formula Helper
3	Niacinamide	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic
2.5	Squalane	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
2	Triisostearin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
1.5	Dimethicone	Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
1.3	Behenyl Alcohol	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
1	Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate	Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
0.3	Petrolatum	Petroleum	Moisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient,Formula Helper
0.3	Potassium Methoxysalicylate		Anti-pigmentation

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The 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.

Glycerin

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.

Butylene Glycol

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic

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.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Score

Function

Emollient, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

A clear, pale yellow liquid, that functions as an emollient and a solvent, meaning that it is useful for dissolving oil-soluble ingredients.

Niacinamide

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Soothing, Barrier repair, Anti-pigmentation, Anti-seborrheic

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, and antioxidant benefits. Several studies have testified to the anti-wrinkle benefits of niacinamide and its ability to reduce hyperpigmentation.