shiseido Bio-Performance Liftdynamic Cream

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. Tricaprylin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Dimethicone
6. Cetyl Alcohol
7. Glyceryl Stearate SE
8. PEG-100 Stearate
9. Myristyl Myristate
10. Microcrystalline Wax
11. Erythritol
12. PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
13. Hydrogenated Polydecene
14. Behenyl Alcohol
15. Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
16. Stearyl Alcohol
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
19. Phytosteryl Macadamiate
20. Talc
21. Methylparaben
22. Ethylparaben
23. Silica
24. Alumina
25. Sorbitan Tristearate
26. Disodium EDTA
27. Tocopheryl Acetate
28. Caffeine
29. Sodium Citrate
30. Titanium Dioxide
31. Fragrance
32. Citric Acid
33. Limonene
34. Sodium Metaphosphate
35. Inositol
36. Sodium Metabisulfite
37. Hexyl Cinnamal
38. Iron Oxides
39. Benzyl Benzoate
40. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
41. Alcohol
42. Linalool
43. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
44. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
45. Thymus Serpillum Extract
46. Iron Oxides
47. Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
48. Citronellol
49. Geraniol
50. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
51. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
52. Tocopherol
53. Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Tricaprylin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl Alcohol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SE

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Myristyl MyristateMicrocrystalline WaxErythritolPEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl EtherHydrogenated PolydeceneBehenyl AlcoholDimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CrosspolymerStearyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolHydrogenated PolyisobutenePhytosteryl MacadamiateTalcMethylparabenEthylparabenSilicaAluminaSorbitan TristearateDisodium EDTATocopheryl AcetateCaffeineSodium CitrateTitanium DioxideFragranceCitric AcidLimoneneSodium MetaphosphateInositolSodium MetabisulfiteHexyl CinnamalIron OxidesBenzyl BenzoateButylphenyl MethylpropionalAlcoholLinaloolSodium Acetylated HyaluronateAlpha-Isomethyl IononeThymus Serpillum ExtractIron OxidesSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate FiltrateCitronellolGeraniolPanax Ginseng Root ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopherolBupleurum Falcatum Root Extract

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

Tricaprylin

Ester oil used as solvent or fragrance carrier; lightweight feel, potential low sensitization

Butylene Glycol

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

Dimethicone

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Myristyl Myristate

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

Microcrystalline Wax

Petroleum-derived hard wax for lipsticks and ointments; provides high-melting structure, heavy feel, potentially comedogenic

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

Hydrogenated Polydecene

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

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer

Acrylate crosspolymer, high-efficiency thickener and suspending agent; non-ionic, compatible with most actives, gel strength depends on crosslinking

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Phytosteryl Macadamiate

Phytosteryl macadamiate for hair and skin care; good occlusion

Talc

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Silica

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

Alumina

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

Sorbitan Tristearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for lotions; pairs with water-soluble surfactants.

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

Caffeine

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

Sodium Citrate

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Citric Acid

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Sodium Metaphosphate

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

Inositol

Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin

Sodium Metabisulfite

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

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Iron Oxides

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

Benzyl Benzoate

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

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

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

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

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

Thymus Serpillum Extract

Thymus serpyllum extract, contains active ingredients such as thymol, used as antibacterial and astringent agent; strong irritancy at high concentrations, dosage needs to be controlled.

Iron Oxides

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

Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate

Yeast fermentation lysate filtrate rich in bioactive molecules for skin conditioning and hydration; assess allergenicity for sensitive skin.

Citronellol

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

Geraniol

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

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Tocopherol

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

Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract

Arctic licorice root extract used for skin conditioning; a traditional botanical, monitor for potential plant sensitization.

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