Shiseido D Program Skin Repair Cream Versus Muji Sensitive Skin Moisturizing Cream
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido D Program Skin Repair Cream 39 ingredients
Muji Sensitive Skin Moisturizing Cream 27 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 Skin Repair Cream 39 ingredients
Muji Sensitive Skin Moisturizing Cream 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Erythritol
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningBeheneth-20
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Emollient
Batyl Alcohol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
PEG-6
HumectantPEG-32
HumectantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingSuccinoglycan
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Behenyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tranexamic Acid, Erythritol, Trehalose, Xylitol, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Beheneth-20, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Batyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, PEG-6, PEG-32, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metaphosphate, Succinoglycan, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glycerin
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
PEG-75 Stearate
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Sus Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dipropylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Beeswax, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Polysorbate 60, PEG-75 Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-51, Sus Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient that helps make your skin smooth and hydrated. It specializes in creating a non-oily and "wet" feeling on skin.
This ingredient comes from isostearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is a synthetic ingredient.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopherol (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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