Shiseido
Refreshing Cleansing Water
Refreshing Cleansing Water
Shiseido
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WHAT IS IT?
Water-based cleanser
FEATURES
A gentle water-based formula that whisks away impurities, makeup & oil that can clog pores and lead to imperfections. It maintains skinโs natural balance, leaving skin feeling refreshed.
BEST FOR
Oily skin
CHECKS
Does not contain alcohol
Who Is It For?
Adults (18+) Women And MenWhat Does It Help With?
Removes Impurities Makeup And OilBudget
Mid-rangeHow To Use
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What Shiseido Says
Product Description:
A gentle water-based cleanser that whisks away the impurities, makeup, and oil that can clog pores and lead to imperfections. Maintains skin's natural balance. Leaves skin feeling refreshed.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Eysenhardtia Polystachya (Palo Azul) Wood Extract, Poloxamer 184, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Betaine, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Dimorpholinopyridazinone, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Peony Root Extract, Rosemary Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Benzoic Acid, Fragrance
Key Ingredients
Rosemary Extract
Ingredients Details
Rosemary Extract
Common Name(s): Rosemary extract,botanical extract,phytochemical active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory activity, and skin conditioning from polyphenols, terpenoids, and phytochemicals.
Why It's Used: Multi-functional phytochemical profiles support concurrent skin care claims with authentic botanical heritage from one ingredient.
How It Works: Polyphenols scavenge ros, inhibit nf-kb/cox pathways, and interact with skin surface proteins for conditioning.
Typically Found In: Botanical skin care,natural products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Conditional
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites evolved for uv photoprotection and pathogen defence โ mechanisms directly translatable to cosmetic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in human skin.
Last Verified: Cosing database,rosemary extract botanical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Water
Common Name(s): Water,purified water,deionised water,inci water
CAS Number: 7732-18-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the universal solvent and vehicle for water-soluble actives and the continuous phase of all o/w emulsions.
Why It's Used: The most essential cosmetic ingredient โ aqua (water) is listed first on virtually all water-containing cosmetic inci labels as the highest-concentration ingredient, serving as the foundation of the global cosmetics industry.
How It Works: Acts as solvent for all water-soluble ingredients (glycols, amino acids, water-soluble actives). forms the continuous external phase of o/w emulsions (lotions, creams, serums). provides aqueous environment for enzymatic and chemical reactions between actives. ph adjustment medium.
Typically Found In: Virtually all cosmetic products โ the most universal cosmetic ingredient globally
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ water
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Varies widely โ up to 95% in some toners and serums
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ water (deionised/purified)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cosmetic-grade water is purified (deionised, distilled, or ro filtered) to prevent mineral content interference with formulation stability. european pharmacopoeial water (aqua purificata ph. eur.) is the quality standard for pharmaceutical and high-end cosmetic formulations.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ non-irritant
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Water's position as the first inci ingredient on most cosmetic labels reflects the regulatory requirement to list ingredients in descending concentration order โ meaning water is the most abundant ingredient in the majority of cosmetic products. the fundamental role of water as the universal cosmetic solvent and vehicle makes it simultaneously the most important cosmetic ingredient and the one that requires the most sophisticated formulation chemistry to control โ every emulsifier, thickener, preservative, and ph adjuster exists primarily to manage water's interaction with other ingredients in formulation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu cosmetics regulation 1223/2009 inci requirements,ph. eur. aqua purificata monograph
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12