shiseido Future Solution Lx Universal Defense E
shiseido Shiseido Future Solution Lx Universal Defense E lists 57 ingredients on its label, 51 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water
- Zinc Oxide
- Alcohol
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Dimethicone
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Homosalate
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- PPG-17
- Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
- Triethoxycaprylyl Silane
- Titanium Dioxide/Ci 77891
- Phenoxyethanol
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Mica
- Succinoglycan
- Fragrance (Parfum
- Silica
- Piperidinepropionic Acid
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- BHT
- Tocopherol
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Metaphosphate
- Disodium EDTA
- 2-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Linalool
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Iron Oxides
- Limonene
- Iron Oxides
- Citronellol
- Geraniol
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract
- Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
- Talc
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Disodium Phosphate
- Sodium Citrate
- Polyquaternium-51
- Barium Sulfate
- Polymethyl Methacrylate
- Ergothioneine
- Sodium Phosphate
- Alumina
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains PEGContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
- ANTIFOAMING
- AlcoholDimethicone
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Other ingredients
Isopropyl MyristateBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateHomosalatePEG-12 DimethiconePPG-17Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CrosspolymerTriethoxycaprylyl SilaneTitanium Dioxide/Ci 77891PhenoxyethanolPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilEthylhexyl TriazoneMicaSuccinoglycanFragrance (ParfumSilicaPiperidinepropionic AcidTocopheryl AcetateBHTTocopherolCitric AcidSodium MetaphosphateDisodium EDTA2-0-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidLinaloolSodium MetabisulfiteIron OxidesLimoneneIron OxidesCitronellolGeraniolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl BenzoatePrunus Speciosa Leaf ExtractAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractRubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractTalcSodium Acetylated HyaluronateIsodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDisodium PhosphateSodium CitratePolyquaternium-51Barium SulfatePolymethyl MethacrylateErgothioneineSodium PhosphateAlumina
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/12 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Myristate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | HAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/25 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/28 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Homosalate | FRAGRANCE, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/3 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| PEG-12 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| PPG-17 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethoxycaprylyl Silane | 粘度控制剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide/Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/15 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Succinoglycan | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance (Parfum | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Piperidinepropionic Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Metaphosphate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 2-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract | ASTRINGENT, KERATOLYTIC, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Phosphate | ANTICORROSIVE, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-51 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Barium Sulfate | 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polymethyl Methacrylate | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ergothioneine | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Phosphate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, BUFFERING, DEODORANT | 2 · – | Green |
| Alumina | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- Rheology-modifying silicone polymer for suspension and feel; requires silicone-compatible system
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.
- Homosalate
- UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.
- PPG-17
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
- Acrylate crosspolymer, high-efficiency thickener and suspending agent; non-ionic, compatible with most actives, gel strength depends on crosslinking
- Triethoxycaprylyl Silane
- Silane coupling agent for enhanced adhesion and water resistance; added in trace amounts as a functional aid; verify process compatibility.
- Titanium Dioxide/Ci 77891
- Efficient physical UV filter; nano-forms have inhalation risk, strictly banned in aerosols; non-comedogenic
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Succinoglycan
- Fermented polysaccharide with high water binding and film-forming properties; effective at low levels
- Fragrance (Parfum
- Not decoded yet
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Piperidinepropionic Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Metaphosphate
- Sodium metaphosphate; buffer and chelating agent; good water solubility, strongly alkaline, precise dosing required
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- 2-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
- Herbal extract with flavonoids; skin conditioning agent, low photosensitization risk, potential irritation at high concentrations.
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.
- Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
- Raspberry fruit extract with astringent and keratolytic properties; exfoliating, may irritate at high levels
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.
- Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract
- Plant extract for soothing & fragrance; essential oil component, requires fragrance labeling.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Disodium Phosphate
- Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Polyquaternium-51
- Not decoded yet
- Barium Sulfate
- Inert mineral filler and thickener; not absorbed by skin, avoid dust inhalation in powder processes
- Polymethyl Methacrylate
- PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation
- Ergothioneine
- Ergothioneine, potent antioxidant; 0.01–0.1%, water-soluble, synergizes with Vit C/E.
- Sodium Phosphate
- Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating
- Alumina
- Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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