Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream versus Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream .
Published on December 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 22 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, 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.
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream 51 ingredients
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream 77 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Triisostearin
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Petrolatum
- Phytosteryl Macadamiate
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Hydrogenated Palm Oil
- Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
- Polysorbate 80
- Elaeis Guineensis Oil
- Stearic Acid
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Zea Mays Oil
- Honey
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream 51 ingredients
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream 77 ingredients
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Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream 51 ingredients
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream 77 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Alcohol Denat. • Betaine • Glycerin • Isohexadecane • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Ppg-3 Dipivalate • Silica • Behenyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Myristyl Myristate • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Polysorbate 60 • Peg-100 Stearate • Peg-9 • Phenoxyethanol • Dimethylacrylamide • CI 77891 • Sorbitan Tristearate • Erythritol • Parfum • Alcohol • Aminopropyl Dimethicone • 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Carbomer • Trisodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Caffeine • Potassium Hydroxide • Isostearic Acid • Sodium Metaphosphate • Phytosteryl Oleate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Linalool • Tocopherol • Sodium Metabisulfite • Limonene • Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract • Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • CI 77491 • Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract • Pyrola Incarnata Extract
Water • Glycerin • Triisostearin • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Hexylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Petrolatum • Phytosteryl Macadamiate • Betaine • Benzyl Alcohol • Propylene Glycol • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Isopropyl Myristate • Erythritol • Peg-4 • Glyceryl Stearate • Xylitol • Peg-100 Stearate • Silica • Potassium Methoxysalicylate • Microcrystalline Wax • Stearyl Alcohol • Dimethylacrylamide • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbitan Tristearate • Hydrogenated Palm Oil • Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil • Parfum • Polysorbate 80 • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Alcohol • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone • Ppg-17 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbic Acid • Polyquaternium-51 • Sodium Citrate • Stearic Acid • BHT • Xanthan Gum • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Trimetaphosphate • Trisodium EDTA • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Citric Acid • Sodium Metabisulfite • Sodium Hyaluronate • CI 77492 • Linalool • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Citronellol • Tocopherol • Geraniol • CI 77491 • Lamium Album Flower Water • Morus Alba Root Extract • Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract • Inositol • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract • Lecithin • Retinyl Acetate • Retinyl Palmitate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Zea Mays Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Allantoin • Honey • Sodium Benzoate • Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract • Uncaria Gambir Extract • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterShiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.
Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineShiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 GlycerinShiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaShiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholShiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Dimethylacrylamide.
Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Sorbitan Tristearate.
Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
You might know this ingredient as a sugar substitute in foods. It is a sugar alcohol with humectant properties.
Humectants attract water to your skin (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid).
Fun fact: Erythritol can be naturally found in some fermented foods.
Learn more about ErythritolShiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Learn more about ParfumShiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholShiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA.
Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumShiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
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 HydroxideShiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
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.
Learn more about LinaloolShiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
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 TocopherolShiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.
Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.
Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateShiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.
We don't have a description for Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract.
Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 58.
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