shiseido Future Solution Lx Concentrated Balancing Softener

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. Dipropylene Glycol
3. Betaine
4. Glycerin
5. Dimethicone
6. Sd Alcohol 40-B
7. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
8. PEG-20
9. Potassium Methoxysalicylate
10. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Isohexadecane
13. Carbomer
14. PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
15. Isostearic Acid
16. Butylene Glycol
17. Potassium Hydroxide
18. Polysorbate 80
19. Erythritol
20. PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
21. Piperidinepropionic Acid
22. PEG-10 Dimethicone
23. Lauryl Betaine
24. Fragrance
25. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
26. Tocopheryl Acetate
27. 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
28. Sorbitan Oleate
29. Trisodium EDTA
30. Xanthan Gum
31. Sodium Metaphosphate
32. Alcohol
33. Linalool
34. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
35. Limonene
36. Sodium Metabisulfite
37. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
38. Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract
39. Citronellol
40. Geraniol
41. Benzyl Benzoate
42. Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
43. Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract
44. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
45. Iron Oxides
46. Iron Oxides
47. Sodium Benzoate
48. Tocopherol

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

ASTRINGENT

Sd Alcohol 40-B

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

ANTICAKING

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Other ingredients

PEG-20Potassium MethoxysalicylatePhenoxyethanolIsohexadecaneCarbomerPEG-60 Glyceryl IsostearateIsostearic AcidButylene GlycolPotassium HydroxidePolysorbate 80ErythritolPEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl EtherPiperidinepropionic AcidPEG-10 DimethiconeLauryl BetaineFragranceAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTocopheryl Acetate2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidSorbitan OleateTrisodium EDTAXanthan GumSodium MetaphosphateAlcoholLinaloolButylphenyl MethylpropionalLimoneneSodium MetabisulfiteAlpha-Isomethyl IononePrunus Speciosa Leaf ExtractCitronellolGeraniolBenzyl BenzoateAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractIsodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractIron OxidesIron OxidesSodium BenzoateTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Dimethicone

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

Sd Alcohol 40-B

Denatured solvent for fragrance/oil dilution, contains trace isopropyl thiol (sensitizer), irritating at high levels

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

PEG-20

Not decoded yet

Potassium Methoxysalicylate

Not decoded yet

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate

Non-ionic solubilizer/emulsifier; high HLB, often paired with anionics, may increase penetration.

Isostearic Acid

Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy

Butylene Glycol

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

Potassium Hydroxide

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

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

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

Piperidinepropionic Acid

Not decoded yet

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Lauryl Betaine

Mild amphoteric surfactant; foaming and stabilizing. Eye irritation may exceed anionics, use low levels for sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Stable Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant protection; pH control needed for high doses.

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Sodium Metaphosphate

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

Alcohol

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

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Citronellol

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

Geraniol

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

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Herbal extract with flavonoids; skin conditioning agent, low photosensitization risk, potential irritation at high concentrations.

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.

Iron Oxides

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

Iron Oxides

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Tocopherol

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

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