Shiseido D Program Essence-In Cleansing Foam Versus The Ginza Creamy Cleansing Foam
Updated on October 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido D Program Essence-In Cleansing Foam 20 ingredients
The Ginza Creamy Cleansing Foam 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Shiseido D Program Essence-In Cleansing Foam 20 ingredients
The Ginza Creamy Cleansing Foam 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
PEG-6
HumectantPEG-32
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Erythritol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-6
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbitol, PEG-6, PEG-32, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Erythritol, Xylitol, Beeswax, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Polyquaternium-6, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-6
HumectantPEG-32
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
PCA Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium EDTA
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingWater, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Sorbitol, Myristic Acid, PEG-6, PEG-32, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauryl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Beeswax, Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Betaine, PCA Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77492, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, CI 77491, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.
Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate SeMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.
One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Myristic AcidWe don't have a description for PEG-32 yet.
We don't have a description for PEG-6 yet.
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideThis gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateSorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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