
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
A foaming facial cleanser
FEATURES
Luxurious, gentle, purifying, leaves skin fresh and smooth
BEST FOR
All skin types
CHECKS
Does not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones, sulfates
Who Is It For?
Adults (default Above 18) Both Women And MenWhat Does It Help With?
Removing Impurities Maintaining Skin's Moisture Prepping Skin For Better Absorption Of Other ProductsBudget
PremiumHow To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Shiseido Says
Product Description:
Our most luxurious cleanser preps and envelops skin in a rich, purifying lather. This gentle foaming cleanser contains moisture-attracting NMT that leaves skin feeling fresh, smooth, and thoroughly rejuvenated. Helps skin better absorb skincare products that follow.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water(Aqua/โEau), Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Dipropylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-6, PEG-32, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-7, Fragrance (Parfum), Trisodium EDTA, Sodium Methyltaurate, Butylene Glycol, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Sodium Metabisulfite, Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492),Iron Oxides (Ci 77491)
Key Ingredients
Oshima Sakura Leaf Extract, NMT (N-Methyltaurine)
Ingredients Details
Water(aqua/eau)
Common Name(s): Water(aqua/eau) extract
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection, soothing anti-inflammatory effects, and skin-conditioning benefits through plant-derived polyphenols and phytochemicals.
Why It's Used: Plant extracts concentrate bioactive phytochemicals evolved for environmental protection โ uv, microbial, and oxidative stressors โ that translate to skin benefits.
How It Works: Polyphenols (flavonoids, phenolic acids) inhibit nf-ฮบb-mediated inflammatory signaling, scavenge reactive oxygen species through electron donation, and chelate pro-oxidant metal ions to reduce oxidative skin damage.
Typically Found In: Serums,toners,moisturizers,masks,essences
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Botanical extracts
Secondary Functions: Antioxidant,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract; no animal components.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1899-12-31 00:00:00 -0800
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,ceramides
Avoid Combining With: Strong oxidizing agents
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites (flavonoids, terpenes, phenolic acids) are biosynthesized as defense compounds against uv, herbivores, and pathogens. their anti-inflammatory activity typically derives from competitive inhibition of cox-2 and 5-lox enzymes (ic50 1โ50 ยตm), while antioxidant activity involves single electron transfer (set) and hydrogen atom transfer (hat) mechanisms with structure-dependent rate constants.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; phytochemical and ethnobotanical literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15