
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
A face serum
FEATURES
Lifting, firming, contouring, improves dullness
BEST FOR
All skin types
CHECKS
Parabens-free, sulfates-free
Who Is It For?
Not Specifically Mentioned Likely For AdultsWhat Does It Help With?
Dullness Loss Of Firmness Lifting ContouringBudget
PremiumHow To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Shiseido Says
Product Description:
An advanced lifting and firming face serum that visibly improves dullness and loss of firmness in 4 weeks*. This multi-benefit serum delivers quick lifting, firming, and contouring results in a lightweight, non-greasy serum. Instantly, skin appears radiant and rejuvenated.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water(Aqua/โEau), Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Maltitol, Triethylhexanoin, Potassium Methoxysalicylate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, PEG/โPPG-14/โ7 Dimethyl Ether, Phenoxyethanol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Batyl Alcohol, Behenic Acid, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Fragrance (Parfum), Phytosteryl/โOctyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Disodium EDTA, Myristyl Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alcohol, Caffeine, Citric Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Sodium Metaphosphate, PPG-3 Dipivalate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Tocopherol, Glucosamine Hcl, Citronellol, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Angelica Keiskei Leaf/โStem Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Lamium Album Flower/โLeaf/โStem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Inositol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract), Cellulose, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf/โStem Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Key Ingredients
Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract), Potassium Methoxysalicylate, Glycerin
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