Uplifting And Firming Cream
Body Moisturizer

Uplifting And Firming Cream

Shiseido
57Ingredients
0EU Banned
7Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens7 fragrance allergens
65% Natural32% 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.

Citronellol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Hexyl Cinnamal
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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
VeganNot compliant
Contains Hydrolyzed Silk
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

65% natural31% synthetic
37 natural 2 unknown 18 synthetic

Based on 57 ingredients analyzed. 65% natural, 4% unknown and 31% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning16:PPG-3 Dipivalate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Myristyl Myristate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Isohexadecane, Erythritol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Succinoglycan... +8 more
fragrance11:Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Stearyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sodium Citrate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Limonene... +3 more
skin conditioning - emollient8:Cetyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Myristyl Myristate, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.