SHISEIDO Benefiance Cream Ingredients

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.

1. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Dipropylene glycol
4. Niacinamide
5. Cyclohexasiloxane
6. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
7. Hydrogenated Polydecene
8. Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
9. Dimethicone
10. Ppg-3 Dipivalate
11. Myristyl Myristate
12. Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer
13. Hydrogenated palm oil
14. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
15. Behenyl Alcohol
16. Polysorbate 60
17. PEG-30 Phytosterol
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
20. Batyl alcohol
21. Alcohol
22. Tocopheryl Acetate
23. Erythritol
24. PEG/PPG-14/7 dimethyl ether
25. PEG/PPG-17/4 DIMETHYL ETHER
26. Butylene Glycol
27. Fragrance
28. Carbomer
29. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
30. Potassium Hydroxide
31. Caffeine
32. Disodium EDTA
33. Sodium metaphosphate
34. Tocopherol
35. Sapindus mukorossi
36. Iron Oxides
37. Linalool
38. Sodium Metabisulfite
39. Limonene
40. Citronellol
41. Angelica Keiskei Leaf/stem Extract
42. Geraniol
43. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
44. Citrus Junos Seed Extract
45. HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
46. Ziziphus jujuba
47. Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
48. Curcuma longa
49. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
50. Silica

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene glycol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclohexasiloxaneCetyl EthylhexanoateHydrogenated Polydecene

SKIN CONDITIONING

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Other ingredients

DimethiconePpg-3 DipivalateMyristyl MyristateMethyl methacrylate crosspolymerHydrogenated palm oilAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerBehenyl AlcoholPolysorbate 60PEG-30 PhytosterolPhenoxyethanolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerBatyl alcoholAlcoholTocopheryl AcetateErythritolPEG/PPG-14/7 dimethyl etherPEG/PPG-17/4 DIMETHYL ETHERButylene GlycolFragranceCarbomerAcrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPotassium HydroxideCaffeineDisodium EDTASodium metaphosphateTocopherolSapindus mukorossiIron OxidesLinaloolSodium MetabisulfiteLimoneneCitronellolAngelica Keiskei Leaf/stem ExtractGeraniolCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCitrus Junos Seed ExtractHDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerZiziphus jujubaUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractCurcuma longaChlorella Vulgaris ExtractSilica

Skim through

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

Dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Phytosterol blend for skin conditioning; gentle, barrier-repairing, low irritation.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Ppg-3 Dipivalate

Synthetic ester for lightweight emollience; non-allergenic, suitable for light formulas

Myristyl Myristate

Di-C14 ester, waxy solid for thickening and conditioning; provides matte and smooth feel, low comedogenicity, good for compacts.

Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

Hydrogenated palm oil

Emollient, emulsifier, and viscosity regulator; provides waxy structure, high levels may feel heavy.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

PEG-30 Phytosterol

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Batyl alcohol

Squalane, non-pungent emollient 0-5%; low irritation, suits dry/sensitive skin, emulsion stabilizer.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Erythritol

Polyol humectant with light feel; high hygroscopy, watch in dry climates.

PEG/PPG-14/7 dimethyl ether

Solvent and skin conditioning agent improving texture; contains PEG structure for solubilization

PEG/PPG-17/4 DIMETHYL ETHER

PEG/PPG polymer humectant; high levels may cause tackiness, balance with other agents

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sodium metaphosphate

Sodium metaphosphate; buffer and chelating agent; good water solubility, strongly alkaline, precise dosing required

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Sapindus mukorossi

Not decoded yet

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Angelica Keiskei Leaf/stem Extract

Botanical extract; soothing, potential photosensitizers.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Citrus Junos Seed Extract

Antioxidant seed extract; be mindful of potential allergens and phototoxicity from citrus essential oils.

HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Ziziphus jujuba

Not decoded yet

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Kelp extract; algal polysaccharides. Hydrating and film-forming, verify compatibility in high-salt formulas.

Curcuma longa

Not decoded yet

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products