Shiseido Future Solutions LX Ultimate Regenerating Serum
The Shiseido Future Solutions LX Ultimate Regenerating Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 57 ingredients (44 low-risk) rates it Excellent (88/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
(Binding Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
Piperidinepropionic Acid
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-400
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Solvent, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Glyceryl Diisostearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Opacifying) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Maltitol
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Anticaking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Mineral Oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Antistatic Agent, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
(Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Polydecene
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Agar
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Isostearic Acid
(Binding Agent, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Isostearic Acid., Binding, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-10 Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Lauryl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Oleate
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Sucrose Stearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Metaphosphate
(Buffering Agent, Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
(Perfuming) |
Allergens
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
4
|
A
|
Sodium Metabisulfite
(Antioxidant, Preservative, Reducing) |
|
|
5
|
|
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Allergens
|
|
2
|
|
Iron Oxides
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
Benzyl Benzoate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Antimicrobial, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Serine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine HCl
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ononis Spinosa Root Extract
(Antiseborrhoeic, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Averrhoa Carambola Leaf Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
