shiseido Ibuki Refining Moisturizer
shiseido Shiseido Ibuki Refining Moisturizer lists 38 ingredients on its label, 35 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
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Triethylhexanoin
- Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
- Dimethicone
- Glyceryl Stearate Se
- Trehalose
- Peg-5 Glyceryl Stearate
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Stearic Acid
- Isostearic Acid
- Behenic Acid
- Alcohol
- Carbomer
- Aminopropyl Dimethicone
- Betaine
- Fragrance
- Silica
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Glycyl Glycine
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Disodium Edta
- Limonene
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Linalool
- Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
- Witch Hazel Leaf Extract
- Lamium Album Flower Extract
- Citrus Junos Seed Extract
- Tocopherol
- Zingiber Aromaticus Extract
- Benzoic Acid
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Formulation view Refining moisturizer based on hydrogenated polydecene and esters, combined with trehalose and plant extracts (Paeonia, Witch Hazel) for conditioning. Silicone systems provide silkiness, thickened with carbomer. Ideal for dry skin needing deep hydration and soothing. Factory perspective: Complex plant extracts require compatibility testing with preservatives; ensuring stable intermixing of silicone and aqueous phases is critical to prevent stratification.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Triethylhexanoin
- ANTICAKING
- Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
Other ingredients
Glyceryl Stearate SeTrehalosePeg-5 Glyceryl StearateBehenyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolStearic AcidIsostearic AcidBehenic AcidAlcoholCarbomerAminopropyl DimethiconeBetaineFragranceSilicaPotassium HydroxideGlycyl GlycineSodium MetabisulfiteDisodium EdtaLimoneneHexyl CinnamalButylphenyl MethylpropionalBenzyl BenzoateLinaloolPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractWitch Hazel Leaf ExtractLamium Album Flower ExtractCitrus Junos Seed ExtractTocopherolZingiber Aromaticus ExtractBenzoic Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 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 |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polydecene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethylhexanoin | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer | ANTICAKING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate Se | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-5 Glyceryl Stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behenyl Alcohol | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isostearic Acid | BINDING, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Behenic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aminopropyl Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Glycyl Glycine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| 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 |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Witch Hazel Leaf Extract | 收敛剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lamium Album Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Junos Seed Extract | ANTIOXIDANT | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zingiber Aromaticus Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- 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
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.
- Triethylhexanoin
- Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent
- Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
- Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glyceryl Stearate Se
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Peg-5 Glyceryl Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; contains PEG, check compatibility with ionic surfactants
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Isostearic Acid
- Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy
- Behenic Acid
- Behenic acid, emulsifier and thickener; high comedogenic rating, limit use on acne-prone skin.
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Aminopropyl Dimethicone
- Aminomodified silicone; emulsifies well, adds slip and anti-static at 1–5%
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Glycyl Glycine
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
- Peony root extract for moisture and conditioning; plant-derived, low allergenicity
- Witch Hazel Leaf Extract
- Witch hazel leaf extract; astringent tannins for pore tightening and oil control. High levels may dry out, suits oily skin.
- Lamium Album Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Junos Seed Extract
- Antioxidant seed extract; be mindful of potential allergens and phototoxicity from citrus essential oils.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Zingiber Aromaticus Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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