shiseido White Lucent Illuminating Micro-Spot 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. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Dipropylene Glycol
5. Potassium Methoxysalicylate
6. Dimethicone
7. Behenyl Alcohol
8. Triethylhexanoin
9. Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
10. Talc
11. Batyl Alcohol
12. Diisostearyl Malate
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. PEG-6
15. PEG-32
16. Behenic Acid
17. PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
18. PEG-10 Dimethicone
19. Sodium Metaphosphate
20. Disodium EDTA
21. Tocopheryl Acetate
22. PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
23. Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
24. Silica
25. Sodium Citrate
26. Alumina
27. Potassium Hydroxide
28. Succinoglycan
29. PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
30. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
31. 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
32. Xanthan Gum
33. Titanium Dioxide
34. Alcohol
35. Fragrance
36. Caffeine
37. Sodium Metabisulfite
38. Citric Acid
39. Linalool
40. Tocopherol
41. Citronellol
42. Geraniol
43. Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract
44. Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
45. Limonene
46. Cellulose
47. Pancratium Maritimum Extract
48. Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
49. Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
50. Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
51. Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
52. Pyrola Incarnata Extract
53. Potentilla Erecta Root Extract

Highlights

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

Formulation view Microparticle gel serum containing silica micro-beads to encapsulate actives, paired with ascorbic acid derivatives and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate. Refreshing texture ideal for spot brightening and oil control. Formulator note: Micro-encapsulation aids active penetration, though particle texture may impact final skin feel.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

BINDING

Behenyl Alcohol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Triethylhexanoin

Other ingredients

Potassium MethoxysalicylateTalcBatyl AlcoholDiisostearyl MalatePhenoxyethanolPEG-6PEG-32Behenic AcidPEG-60 Glyceryl IsostearatePEG-10 DimethiconeSodium MetaphosphateDisodium EDTATocopheryl AcetatePEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl EtherPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateSilicaSodium CitrateAluminaPotassium HydroxideSuccinoglycanPEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl EtherDipotassium Glycyrrhizate2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidXanthan GumTitanium DioxideAlcoholFragranceCaffeineSodium MetabisulfiteCitric AcidLinaloolTocopherolCitronellolGeraniolAngelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem ExtractCrataegus Monogyna Flower ExtractLimoneneCellulosePancratium Maritimum ExtractRehmannia Chinensis Root ExtractArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractPrunus Yedoensis Leaf ExtractZiziphus Jujuba Fruit ExtractPyrola Incarnata ExtractPotentilla Erecta Root Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Potassium Methoxysalicylate

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone

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

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Triethylhexanoin

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

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Phenyl trimethicone for anti-foaming and slip; silicone-based, silky feel

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Batyl Alcohol

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

Diisostearyl Malate

Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.

Phenoxyethanol

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

PEG-6

Not decoded yet

PEG-32

Not decoded yet

Behenic Acid

Behenic acid, emulsifier and thickener; high comedogenic rating, limit use on acne-prone skin.

PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate

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

PEG-10 Dimethicone

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

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether

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

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

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

Silica

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

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Potassium Hydroxide

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

Succinoglycan

Fermented polysaccharide with high water binding and film-forming properties; effective at low levels

PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Alcohol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Caffeine

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

Sodium Metabisulfite

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

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Linalool

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

Tocopherol

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

Citronellol

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

Geraniol

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

Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract

Botanical extract; soothing, potential photosensitizers.

Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Cellulose

Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility

Pancratium Maritimum Extract

Seaholly extract; provides natural moisturizing polysaccharides; mild and highly hydrating at low usage levels.

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

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

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

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

Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract

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

Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract

Natural antioxidant extract; polyphenols, prone to browning.

Pyrola Incarnata Extract

Not decoded yet

Potentilla Erecta Root Extract

Plant extract for skin conditioning; low concentration, no specific irritancy data.

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