SHISEIDO Benefiance Eye Cream US Version

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. Hydrogenated Polydecene
3. Glycerin
4. Mineral Oil
5. Petrolatum
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Paraffin
8. Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate
9. Squalane
10. Glyceryl oleate
11. Sodium PCA
12. Glutamic Acid
13. Dipropylene glycol
14. Carnosine
15. Beeswax
16. Microcrystalline Wax
17. Sodium Hydroxide
18. Alcohol
19. Polyethylene
20. Methylparaben
21. Tocopheryl Acetate
22. Ethylparaben
23. Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
24. Fragrance
25. Trisodium EDTA
26. Tocopherol
27. Sodium Metabisulfite
28. Caffeine
29. Iron Oxides
30. PEG/PPG-14/7 dimethyl ether
31. Ppg-3 Dipivalate
32. Linalool
33. Limonene
34. Sapindus mukorossi
35. Citronellol
36. Uncaria Gambir Extract
37. Geraniol
38. Angelica Keiskei Leaf/stem Extract
39. Alpha-isomethyl ionone
40. Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
41. Crataegus monogyna
42. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
43. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
44. Hydroxyproline
45. Citrus Junos Seed Extract
46. Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
47. Ziziphus jujuba
48. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
49. Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
50. Carbomer
51. Sodium Lactate
52. BHT
53. Curcuma longa
54. Polysorbate 20
55. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
56. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated PolydeceneMineral Oil

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTISTATIC

Petrolatum

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Paraffin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate

Other ingredients

SqualaneGlyceryl oleateSodium PCAGlutamic AcidDipropylene glycolCarnosineBeeswaxMicrocrystalline WaxSodium HydroxideAlcoholPolyethyleneMethylparabenTocopheryl AcetateEthylparabenPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateFragranceTrisodium EDTATocopherolSodium MetabisulfiteCaffeineIron OxidesPEG/PPG-14/7 dimethyl etherPpg-3 DipivalateLinaloolLimoneneSapindus mukorossiCitronellolUncaria Gambir ExtractGeraniolAngelica Keiskei Leaf/stem ExtractAlpha-isomethyl iononeSanguisorba Officinalis Root ExtractCrataegus monogynaCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHydroxyprolineCitrus Junos Seed ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractZiziphus jujubaChlorella Vulgaris ExtractUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractCarbomerSodium LactateBHTCurcuma longaPolysorbate 20Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Hydrogenated Polydecene

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

Glycerin

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

Mineral Oil

Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.

Petrolatum

Mineral oil occlusive and antistatic; requires full refining history to ensure absence of potential carcinogens.

Butylene Glycol

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

Paraffin

Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability

Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate

Mild nonionic emulsifier for W/O systems; moderate comedogenicity, monitor oil feel.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Glyceryl oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Carnosine

Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

Microcrystalline Wax

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Alcohol

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

Polyethylene

Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only

Methylparaben

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Ethylparaben

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

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Trisodium EDTA

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

Tocopherol

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

Sodium Metabisulfite

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

Caffeine

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

Iron Oxides

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

PEG/PPG-14/7 dimethyl ether

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

Ppg-3 Dipivalate

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

Linalool

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Sapindus mukorossi

Not decoded yet

Citronellol

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

Uncaria Gambir Extract

Not decoded yet

Geraniol

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

Angelica Keiskei Leaf/stem Extract

Botanical extract; soothing, potential photosensitizers.

Alpha-isomethyl ionone

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

Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract

Astringent and soothing claims; used in toners/cleansers; monitor for plant protein allergies.

Crataegus monogyna

Not decoded yet

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

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

Hydroxyproline

Amino acid derivative for humectancy and skin conditioning; supports collagen metabolism, water-soluble, gentle

Citrus Junos Seed Extract

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

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Cinnamon bark for hair and fragrance; some allergens require labeling; watch oral dosage.

Ziziphus jujuba

Not decoded yet

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

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

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Curcuma longa

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers