Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Liquid Foundation
Foundation
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Liquid Foundation

Shiseido
36Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
39% Natural53% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Titanium DioxideMax 25.0%
Max concentration:25.0%
Product types:(a) face products in loose powder form(b) hair aerosol spray pro­ducts(c) other products
Conditions:a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form(c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation
BHTMax 8.0%
Max concentration:8.0%
Product types:a) Mouthwashb) Toothpastec) Other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 July 2023 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 January 2024 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.3 — Suboptimal
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

39% natural53% synthetic
14 natural 3 unknown 19 synthetic

Based on 36 ingredients analyzed. 39% natural, 8% unknown and 53% synthetic.

UV filters2 filters
TypeHybrid (mineral + chemical)
Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones8 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

humectant6:Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Aluminum Hydroxide, PEG/​PPG-19/​19 Dimethicone
viscosity controlling6:Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Magnesium Aluminometasilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
skin conditioning5:PEG-10 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Polyquaternium-51, Thymus Serpyllum Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Liquid, cream, or powder — ranges from watery fluid to dense cream depending on coverage
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Variable — matte, dewy, or natural depending on formula

Pigment-rich and blendable — designed for buildable, even coverage. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Powder-like dry finish typical of "soft focus" pore-blurring primers.