4.9
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Express Eye Mask has a moisturizing rating of 4.9 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.6 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.3 out of 10.
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
70 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Dipropylene Glycol | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Potassium Methoxysalicylate | Anti-pigmentation | |
1 | PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
0.3 | Carbomer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Xanthan Gum | Botanical, Biotech | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Methylparaben | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Fragrance,Preservative |
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.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Binding, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
An occlusive moisturizer and emollient with a good lubricity that leaves behind a glossy sheen after application. It can also control viscosity by thickening skincare products and act as a binding agent to hold pressed powdered products together.
Score
4
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.
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Score
2
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.