Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream
The Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 59 ingredients (41 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). 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) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
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
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
PPG-3 Dipivalate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate SE
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
(Binding Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Polydecene
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
2
3
|
B
|
Myristyl Myristate
(Emollient, Opacifying, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Potassium Methoxysalicylate
(Bleaching) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Behenyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Anticaking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foambooster, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Foam Boosting, Masking, Opacifying, Refatting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyvinyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Tristearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trisodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Erythritol
(Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
PEG/PPG-17/4 DIMETHYL ETHER
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
(Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Succinoglycan
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Oleate
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Caffeine
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Metaphosphate
(Buffering Agent, Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
|
|
lavandula angustifolia oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
4
|
A
|
Sodium Metabisulfite
(Antioxidant, Preservative, Reducing) |
|
|
1
|
|
CI 77492
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
olea europaea leaf extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cellulose
(Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Slip Modifier, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
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
|
|
1
|
|
Inositol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
(Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Silk
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
