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- Shiseido Revitalizing Treatment Softener
5.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Shiseido Revitalizing Treatment Softener has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
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.
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Dipropylene Glycol | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Diglycerin | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant) |
3 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
2.5 | PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether | Synthetic | |
2 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.3 | PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Isostearyl Alcohol | Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
0.3 | Sodium PCA | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
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.
A 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.
Score
6
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.
A 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.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic
An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.