Wrinkle Smoothing Cream

5.9

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

9.9Humectancy1.8Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Shiseido Wrinkle Smoothing Cream has a moisturizing rating of 5.9 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 9.9 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 1.8 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Shiseido Wrinkle Smoothing Cream is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

SULFATE-FREE
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
55	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9	Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 40-B	Botanical, Synthetic	Formula Helper
6	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Dipropylene Glycol	Synthetic	Fragrance,Formula Helper
3	Niacinamide	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic
2.5	Cyclohexasiloxane	Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
2	Cetyl Ethylhexanoate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Emollient,Formula Helper
1.5	Hydrogenated Polydecene	Petroleum	Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1.3	Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
1	Dimethicone	Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
0.3	PPG-3 Dipivalate	Synthetic	Emollient
0.3	Myristyl Myristate	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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.

Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 40-B

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Description is coming soon

Glycerin

Score

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.

Dipropylene Glycol

Score

Function

Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

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.

Niacinamide

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Soothing, Barrier repair, Anti-pigmentation, Anti-seborrheic

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, and antioxidant benefits. Several studies have testified to the anti-wrinkle benefits of niacinamide and its ability to reduce hyperpigmentation.