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- Shiseido Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream SPF 23
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Shiseido Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream SPF 23 has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.4 out of 10.
What else is good about it? This product has an SPF of 23, which means that it provides an adequate level of sun protection. However, if you spend a substantial amount of time outdoors, it is better to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher.
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
55 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
7.4 | Octinoxate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
5 | Homosalate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Octocrylene | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Dipropylene Glycol | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Avobenzone | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Oxybenzone | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Behenyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | SD Alcohol 40-B | Botanical, Synthetic | Astringent,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Silica | Naturally occurring | Abrasive,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.
Score
9
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 chemical sunscreen also known as ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. It protects against UVB, which causes the skin to burn and tan and can lead to certain types of skin cancers. For broad-spectrum protection claims, octinoxate should be paired with a UVA sunscreen.
A synthetic chemical UV filter that protects against harmful UVB radiation.
A synthetic compound that protects skin against harmful ultraviolet light.