Shiseido Soft + Cushy Polisher

Shiseido Soft + Cushy Polisher

Review

Results you may expect from using Shiseido Soft + Cushy Polisher:

Shiseido Soft + Cushy Polisher 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
Water
6
Microcrystalline Cellulose
4
Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 40-B
3
Cellulose
2
Dipropylene Glycol
1.5
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
1.3
Glycerin
1
Dimethicone
0.3
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Betaine
0.3
Potassium Hydroxide
0.3
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Hexyl Cinnamal
0.3
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
0.3
Sodium Metaphosphate
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Hydrogenated Lecithin
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
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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.
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Microcrystalline CelluloseA plant-based ingredient derived from cellulose. The rough version of microcrystalline cellulose is used in scrubs instead of plastic microbeads and the finer version is used as a thickener and stabilizer and readily absorbs oil and sweat.
Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 40-B
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 40-BDescription is coming soon
Cellulose
Est. %3
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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.
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %2
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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.
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Est. %1.5
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Hydrolyzed Corn StarchDescription is coming soon
Glycerin
Est. %1.3
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Glycerin

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

Dimethicone
Est. %1
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DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Est. %0.3
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Cetyl EthylhexanoateA clear, pale yellow liquid, that functions as an emollient and a solvent, meaning that it is useful for dissolving oil-soluble ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
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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.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
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CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Est. %0.3
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Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseA natural viscosity controlling agent that is commonly used in skin cleansing products to thicken the consistency. It also functions as an emulsion stabilizing agent and binding agent.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Betaine
Est. %0.3
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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.
Potassium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
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Potassium HydroxideA very alkaline ingredient, meaning that it has a high pH. Potassium hydroxide is therefore useful in bringing a low pH in a cosmetic product up to a more neutral, skin-safe level.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
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Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
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LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Hexyl Cinnamal
Est. %0.3
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Hexyl CinnamalA synthetic scent ingredient that produces a jasmine-like fragrance. According to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), hexyl cinnamal is a skin sensitizer and allergen and so its use in skincare should be limited.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Est. %0.3
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Butylphenyl MethylpropionalA synthetic fragrance ingredient used to recreate the scent of lilies, this ingredient also features fresh, green, and powdery notes. Butylphenyl Methylpropional was recently labeled as Toxic to Reproduction in the EU and will be banned in 2022.
Sodium Metaphosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium MetaphosphateA sodium salt that captures heavy metal ions and raises the pH.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Est. %0.3
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Hydrogenated LecithinA version of plain lecithin that has been saturated with hydrogen atoms. This ingredient can be derived from plants, like soy or sunflower, from egg yolks, or made synthetically. Its major function is to emulsify water and oils.
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Est. %0.3
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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.