Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream Review

Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream
6.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream has to offer:
 
✅ Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.6 out of 10.

  

Key Benefits of Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream:
 

🔵 Lightweight Moisturizer Perfect for Combination and Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 6.6 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 Butylene Glycol (est. ≈9.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.2 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Dimethicone (est. ≈4.0%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with combination and oily skin who want maximum hydration in a relatively lightweight, non-greasy formula. It combines a significant amount of humectants with a limited amount of occlusive ingredients to boost moisturizing efficacy without feeling too heavy.

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

💧 A Humectant Boost for Any Skincare Routine

But it’s not limited to combination and oily skin - such a humectant boost will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer. This type of formulation is typically used in serums, where a light, fast-absorbing texture is key.

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

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream to your skincare routine:
 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Caffeine, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. 

While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that these ingredients may reduce wrinkles, their efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

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.

Pros & Cons of Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ When used alone: Provides humectant-rich moisturizing perfect for combination and oily skin
✅ Also a good choice for people with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures
✅ As part of a routine: A humectant moisturizing boost, beneficial for any skin type
✅ Lightweight texture
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy
   

Summary: Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream
, when used alone, delivers lightweight, humectant-rich moisturizing, perfect for combination and oily skin. It's also a great option for those with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures. As part of a moisturizing routine, it provides a humectant boost, beneficial for all skin types.
 
That said, there are some things about Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream worth noting.
 
If one of your main reasons for considering Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Cream is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, its anti-wrinkle efficacy is questionable. None of the ingredients in this product provide substantial evidence of their anti-wrinkle efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
55
9
6
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3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
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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:
Butylene Glycol
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Glycerin
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Dimethicone
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Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 40-B
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PPG-3 Dipivalate
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Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
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Cetyl Alcohol
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Hydrogenated Polydecene
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Myristyl Myristate
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PEG-100 Stearate
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Silica
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Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
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Potassium Methoxysalicylate
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Behenyl Alcohol
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Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
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Stearyl Alcohol
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Polyvinyl Alcohol
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Phenoxyethanol
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Isohexadecane
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Fragrance
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Polysorbate 80
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Sorbitan Tristearate
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Trisodium EDTA
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Erythritol
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PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
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PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
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Rosa Damascena Flower Water
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Sodium Citrate
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Succinoglycan
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Alcohol
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Sorbitan Oleate
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Caffeine
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Metaphosphate
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
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Limonene
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Hexyl Cinnamal
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Tocopherol
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Linalool
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Citronellol
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Sodium Metabisulfite
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Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
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Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
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Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
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Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Cellulose
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Inositol
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract
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Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
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Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Hydrolyzed Silk
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Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
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Ratings

All humectants
16.2
9
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
6.4
4.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 16.2 10
10.0
9
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 6.4 20
3.2
4.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 16.2 10
10
All humectants
16.2
9
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
4
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 6.4 20
3.2
All occlusives
6.4
4.0
1.5
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 -