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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Missha Dew The Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 versus Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream .

Published on February 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Starts at $20.99
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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water โ€ข Butyloctyl Salicylate โ€ข Glycerin โ€ข Isohexadecane โ€ข Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes โ€ข Niacinamide โ€ข Dimethicone โ€ข C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate โ€ข Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate โ€ข Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate โ€ข Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract โ€ข Dimethicone Crosspolymer โ€ข Xanthan Gum โ€ข Parfum โ€ข Butylene Glycol โ€ข Citric Acid โ€ข Sodium Benzoate โ€ข Tocopheryl Acetate โ€ข Coumarin โ€ข Hexyl Cinnamal โ€ข Limonene โ€ข Linalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Missha Dew The Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Missha Dew The Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Missha Dew The Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Missha Dew The Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Missha Dew The Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Missha Dew The Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Missha Dew The Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

8
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Missha Dew The Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

9
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.

This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.

Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.

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Missha Dew The Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

10
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

Learn more about Limonene

Missha Dew The Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

11
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Missha Dew The Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

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Missha Dew The Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 22 ingredients

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Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream 39 ingredients

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Shiseido in general has always done right by my skin.

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