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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream versus Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night .

Last updated on July 17, 2023. Published on September 29, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan
Night Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Price

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Buy Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream

Starts at $140.00
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Starts at $7.98

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
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 (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterGlycine Soja OilCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic TriglycerideGlycerinPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilDimethiconeStearyl AlcoholButylene GlycolSteareth-2Cocos Nucifera OilVitis Vinifera Seed OilGlyceryl StearateNiacinamidePropanediolSteareth-21Moringa Oleifera Seed ExtractLimonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractSodium HyaluronateAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Laminaria Digitata Extract Whey ProteinAcetyl GlucosamineOpuntia Tuna Leaf ExtractTocopheryl AcetateCitrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractPersea Gratissima OilMangifera Indica Seed OilAminopropyl Ascorbyl PhosphateAlgae ExtractCaffeineCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractNarcissus Tazetta Bulb ExtractSigesbeckia Orientalis ExtractButyrospermum Parkii ButterLens Esculenta Fruit ExtractSilybum Marianum Seed OilLimnanthes Alba Seed OilHordeum Vulgare ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilMacadamia Integrifolia Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilDextrin PalmitateSodium HydroxideCarbomerBehenyl AlcoholCaprylyl GlycolHydroxyethyl UreaPropylene Glycol DicaprateCholesterolIsoceteth-20LactoperoxidaseHelianthus Annuus SeedcakeSodium PolyaspartateSorbitolGlucoseCetyl AlcoholMyristyl AlcoholSodium LactateCitric AcidSodium PCAGlucose OxidasePotassium PhosphateSodium ChlorideParfumDisodium EDTABHAPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolCI 19140CI 14700CI 77491CI 77492

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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Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
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.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
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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Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 57.

6
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

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Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 46.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 70.

9
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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Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 65.

10
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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Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 24.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

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Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 30.

12
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:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 60.

13
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 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 77492

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 74.

14
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 77491

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night contains this as ingredient number 73.

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14% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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