Shiseido D Program Skin Repair Cream Versus Papa Recipe Blemish Cream
Updated on March 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido D Program Skin Repair Cream 39 ingredients
Papa Recipe Blemish Cream 45 ingredients
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Shiseido D Program Skin Repair Cream 39 ingredients
Papa Recipe Blemish Cream 45 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Erythritol
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantXylitol
HumectantPEG/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
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlucose
HumectantCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, C12-16 Alcohols, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Palmitic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Water, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, C14-22 Alcohols, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethiconol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Adenosine, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7, Disodium EDTA, Myristic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Glucose, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Propylene Glycol, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Linoleic Acid, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinDipropylene 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 GlycolHydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneIngredient Ratings
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Shiseido D Program Skin Repair Cream 39 ingredients
Papa Recipe Blemish Cream 45 ingredients
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Shiseido D Program Skin Repair Cream 39 ingredients
Papa Recipe Blemish Cream 45 ingredients
I think I made the mistake of over moisturizing when trying different products, since I broke out a little. But this one is still great and after a few days it went away. I like how much it nourishes my skin.
Unlike many other asian products, this actually has the consistency of a cream and definitely suits people with drier skin more, the one that if you're oily will probably make you a little Show more
