shiseido White Lucent Luminizing Surge

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. Hydrogenated Polydecene
5. Dipropylene Glycol
6. Dimethicone
7. Xylitol
8. Isodecyl Neopentanoate
9. PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
10. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
11. Potassium Methoxysalicylate
12. PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate
13. Behenyl Alcohol
14. Microcrystalline Wax
15. Stearic Acid
16. Phenoxyethanol
17. Isostearic Acid
18. Behenic Acid
19. Hydrogenated Palm Oil
20. Batyl Alcohol
21. Potassium Hydroxide
22. Carbomer
23. Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
24. Methylparaben
25. Elaeis Guineensis Oil
26. PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
27. Tocopheryl Acetate
28. 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
29. Fragrance
30. Succinoglycan
31. Disodium EDTA
32. Sodium Metaphosphate
33. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
34. Sodium Metabisulfite
35. Limonene
36. Linalool
37. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
38. Sodium Hyaluronate
39. Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
40. Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
41. Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
42. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
43. Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
44. Iron Oxides
45. Polyquaternium-51
46. Tocopherol
47. Iron Oxides
48. Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
49. Benzoic Acid
50. Citric Acid

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated PolydeceneIsodecyl Neopentanoate

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Xylitol

Other ingredients

PEG-60 Glyceryl IsostearateCetyl EthylhexanoatePotassium MethoxysalicylatePEG-5 Glyceryl StearateBehenyl AlcoholMicrocrystalline WaxStearic AcidPhenoxyethanolIsostearic AcidBehenic AcidHydrogenated Palm OilBatyl AlcoholPotassium HydroxideCarbomerElaeis Guineensis Kernel OilMethylparabenElaeis Guineensis OilPEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl EtherTocopheryl Acetate2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidFragranceSuccinoglycanDisodium EDTASodium MetaphosphateButylphenyl MethylpropionalSodium MetabisulfiteLimoneneLinaloolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeSodium HyaluronatePrunus Yedoensis Leaf ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractCrataegus Monogyna Flower ExtractAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerRehmannia Chinensis Root ExtractIron OxidesPolyquaternium-51TocopherolIron OxidesRosa Roxburghii Fruit ExtractBenzoic AcidCitric Acid

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

Hydrogenated Polydecene

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

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

Xylitol

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

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Volatile dry ester for make-up/emulsions; fast-drying, non-greasy, seal to prevent weight loss.

PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

Potassium Methoxysalicylate

Not decoded yet

PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; contains PEG, check compatibility with ionic surfactants

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Microcrystalline Wax

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

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

Behenic Acid

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

Hydrogenated Palm Oil

Emollient, emulsifier, and viscosity regulator; provides waxy structure, high levels may feel heavy.

Batyl Alcohol

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

Potassium Hydroxide

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil

Not decoded yet

Methylparaben

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

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

Palm oil, emollient occlusive; saturated fats, moderate comedogenic risk.

PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether

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

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.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Succinoglycan

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

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sodium Metaphosphate

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

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

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

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

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

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

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Peony root extract for moisture and conditioning; plant-derived, low allergenicity

Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

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

Iron Oxides

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

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

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

Iron Oxides

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

Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract

High VC and polyphenol extract; antioxidant and conditioning; check solubility.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Citric Acid

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

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