shiseido White Lucent Microtargeting Spot Corrector (Serum)

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. Alcohol Denat
3. Glycerin
4. PEG-8
5. Betaine
6. Dipropylene Glycol
7. Dimethicone
8. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
9. Triethylhexanoin
10. Xylitol
11. PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
12. Potassium Methoxysalicylate
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Isostearic Acid
15. Butylene Glycol
16. Carbomer
17. Potassium Hydroxide
18. Lauryl Betaine
19. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
20. Xanthan Gum
21. Alcohol
22. Tocopherol
23. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24. 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
25. Fragrance
26. Sodium Metaphosphate
27. Disodium EDTA
28. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
29. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
30. Glucosamine Hcl
31. Sodium Metabisulfite
32. Limonene
33. Linalool
34. Sodium Hyaluronate
35. Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
36. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
37. Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
38. Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
39. Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
40. Resveratrol
41. Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
42. Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
43. Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
44. Uncaria Gambir Extract
45. Pyrola Incarnata Extract
46. Iron Oxides
47. Iron Oxides
48. Sodium Benzoate
49. Glucosyl Hesperidin

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

BetaineTriethylhexanoin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Other ingredients

PEG-8XylitolPEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl EtherPotassium MethoxysalicylatePhenoxyethanolIsostearic AcidButylene GlycolCarbomerPotassium HydroxideLauryl BetainePEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilXanthan GumAlcoholTocopherolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidFragranceSodium MetaphosphateDisodium EDTADipotassium GlycyrrhizateButylphenyl MethylpropionalGlucosamine HclSodium MetabisulfiteLimoneneLinaloolSodium HyaluronatePrunus Yedoensis Leaf ExtractAlpha-Isomethyl IononeAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractCrataegus Monogyna Flower ExtractResveratrolRehmannia Chinensis Root ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractUncaria Gambir ExtractPyrola Incarnata ExtractIron OxidesIron OxidesSodium BenzoateGlucosyl Hesperidin

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Glycerin

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

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Betaine

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Dimethicone

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether

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

Potassium Methoxysalicylate

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Potassium Hydroxide

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

Lauryl Betaine

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

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Xanthan Gum

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

Alcohol

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

Tocopherol

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

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

Glucosamine Hcl

Glucosamine hydrochloride for anti-static and hair conditioning; highly water-soluble, minimal skin irritation risk.

Sodium Metabisulfite

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract

Plant extract for antioxidant and soothing benefits; natural ingredient requiring batch consistency and allergy monitoring.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

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

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

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

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Paeonia root extract, skin protecting agent with antioxidants to defend against environmental damage

Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Resveratrol

Potent polyphenol antioxidant <1%; light-sensitive, needs antioxidants/chelators

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

Chinese herb extract used as a traditional tonic and skin conditioner.

Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract

Lilium candidum bulb extract; polysaccharide-rich skin conditioner; generally mild, check plant protein allergens

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Artemisia Princeps leaf extract containing volatile components; potential irritant risk, limit usage and patch test for sensitive skin.

Uncaria Gambir Extract

Not decoded yet

Pyrola Incarnata Extract

Not decoded yet

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

Glucosyl Hesperidin

Flavonoid glycoside, antioxidant, improves circulation, non-irritating.

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