Shiseido Prior Wrinkle Gel

Shiseido Prior Wrinkle Gel
6.9
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
6Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Results you may expect from using Shiseido Prior Wrinkle Gel:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Shiseido Prior Wrinkle Gel:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.9 out of 10.
  • Significant anti-wrinkle efficacy. With an anti-wrinkle rating of 6.0 out of 10, Shiseido Prior Wrinkle Gel is effective in minimizing wrinkles.
  • Soothing: Shiseido Prior Wrinkle Gel contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Shiseido Prior Wrinkle Gel has a moisturizing rating of 6.9 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Niacinamide (est. ≈5.0%) and Soluble Collagen (est. ≈5.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.8 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Squalane (est. ≈2.5%) and Trimethylsiloxysilicate (est. ≈2.5%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Shiseido Prior Wrinkle Gel has a high anti-wrinkle rating of 6.0 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Niacinamide (est. ≈5.0%),
 one of the most effective and well-researched anti-wrinkle ingredients.
 

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Shiseido Prior Wrinkle Gel is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Niacinamide (est. ≈5.0%), Sodium Hyaluronate (est. ≈2.5%), Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract (est. ≈2.5%), and others.

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.

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Shiseido Prior Wrinkle Gel is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Niacinamide (est. ≈5.0%), Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract (est. ≈2.5%) and Betula Alba Bark Extract (est. ≈2.5%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
5
Niacinamide
5
Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extract
5
Soluble Collagen
2.5
Sodium Hyaluronate
2.5
Squalane
2.5
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
2.5
Betula Alba Bark Extract
2.5
Glycerin
2.5
Water
2.5
Polydiethylsiloxane
2.5
Alcohol Denat.
2.5
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
2.5
Succinic Anhydride
2.5
Butylene Glycol
2.5
PEG-6 Methyl Ether
2.5
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
2.5
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
2.5
Sodium Chloride
2.5
Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
2.5
C8-9 Isoparaffin
2.5
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
2.5
Erythritol
2.5
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
2.5
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
2.5
Hydroxyethylcellulose
2.5
Sodium Citrate
2.5
Dimethylhydrogensiloxy Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
2.5
Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate
2.5
Citric Acid
2.5
Sodium Bisulfite
0.3
Trisodium EDTA
0.3
Talc
0.3
Cyclotetrasiloxane
0.3
Tetradecene
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
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Niacinamide
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Polydiethylsiloxane
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PEG-6 Methyl Ether
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Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
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PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
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Sodium Chloride
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C8-9 Isoparaffin
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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
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Erythritol
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Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Sodium Citrate
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Dimethylhydrogensiloxy Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
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Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate
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Ratings

All humectants
20.0
5
5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
7.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.9
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 20 10
10.0
5
5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
Occlusivity All occlusives 7.5 20
3.8
2.5
2.5
2.5
Moisturizing rating
6.9
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
5
5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
All humectants 20 10
10
All humectants
20.0
5
5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
2.5
2.5
2.5
All occlusives 7.5 20
3.8
All occlusives
7.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
6 /10 4 5 6
Total
6
Niacinamide
6
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
6 /10
when present at, %
4
in this formula, est. %
5
Anti-wrinkle rating
6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
All antioxidants 15 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
15
Niacinamide
5
Sodium Hyaluronate
2.5
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
2.5
Betula Alba Bark Extract
2.5
Sodium Bisulfite
2.5
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
5
2.5
2.5
All soothing 10 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
10
5
2.5
2.5
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Niacinamide
Est. %5
Function
Origin
Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extract
Est. %5
Function
Origin
Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Soluble Collagen
Est. %5
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.
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.

Squalane
Est. %2.5
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.
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) ExtractDescription is coming soon
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Betula Alba Bark ExtractAn extract of white birch with a woody aroma that contains powerful wound healing, astringent and anti-inflammatory terpenoids, as well as tannins. It is suitable for irritated, inflamed, and problematic skin.
Glycerin
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Water
Est. %2.5
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.
Polydiethylsiloxane
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
PolydiethylsiloxaneDescription is coming soon
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Alcohol Denat.

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
TrimethylsiloxysilicateAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient silicone resin that smoothes and softens the appearance of the skin. It also protects a product from rinsing away too easily with water, sweat, or friction.
Succinic Anhydride
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Succinic AnhydrideDescription is coming soon
Butylene Glycol
Est. %2.5
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.
PEG-6 Methyl Ether
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
PEG-6 Methyl EtherDescription is coming soon
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Methyl/Phenyl PolysilsesquioxaneDescription is coming soon
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeDescription is coming soon
Sodium Chloride
Est. %2.5
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.

Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Methicone CopolymerDescription is coming soon
C8-9 Isoparaffin
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
C8-9 IsoparaffinDescription is coming soon
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Cetyl EthylhexanoateA clear, pale yellow liquid, that functions as an emollient and a solvent, meaning that it is useful for dissolving oil-soluble ingredients.
Erythritol
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
ErythritolA naturally occurring sweetener that hydrates skin by drawing in water.
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
PPG-15 Stearyl EtherA synthetic ingredient that has a slippery feel and can be combined with many other ingredients acting as a solvent.
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Sorbitan SesquiisostearateDescription is coming soon
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
HydroxyethylcelluloseA naturally-derived thickener that can form clear gel textures without the slimy feeling, unlike some other natural gel-formers.
Sodium Citrate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Sodium CitrateA salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
Dimethylhydrogensiloxy Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Dimethylhydrogensiloxy Phenyl PolysilsesquioxaneDescription is coming soon
Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Disodium Lauroyl GlutamateDescription is coming soon
Citric Acid
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Sodium Bisulfite
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Sodium BisulfiteAn inorganic salt that kills bacteria and protects against oxidation.
Trisodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Talc
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TalcA mineral powder used as a base material for powders, make-up, and pastes that absorbs sweat and oils very well. It is also often used in baby powders. Talc should never be applied to skin with a damaged lipid barrier (e.g. wounds and burns).
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CyclotetrasiloxaneA synthetic extremely light silicone-based ingredient which provides a slippery, non-greasy feel.
Tetradecene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TetradeceneDescription is coming soon
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.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)Also known as iron (III) oxide, this ingredient is a yellow-colored pigment that can either be derived from minerals or produced synthetically. It adds yellow tones to cosmetic products.