Shiseido Waso Color-Smart Day Moisturizer Oil-Free SPF 30 Versus AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
Updated on June 07, 2024
Overview
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 or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido Waso Color-Smart Day Moisturizer Oil-Free SPF 30 44 ingredients
AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 25 ingredients
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Shiseido Waso Color-Smart Day Moisturizer Oil-Free SPF 30 44 ingredients
AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polybutylene Glycol/PPG-9/1 Copolymer
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Talc
Abrasive
Erythritol
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Trehalose
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDipeptide-15
Skin Conditioning
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Protoplasts
Antioxidant
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trisodium EDTA
Polyester-1
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydrogen Dimethicone
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polybutylene Glycol/PPG-9/1 Copolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc, Erythritol, Silica, Trehalose, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caffeine, Betaine, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dipeptide-15, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Protoplasts, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Trisodium EDTA, Polyester-1, Alcohol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogen Dimethicone, BHT, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventErythritol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Arginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlutathione
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Erythritol, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chlorphenesin, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Glutathione, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinYou 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 ErythritolButylene 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Shiseido Waso Color-Smart Day Moisturizer Oil-Free SPF 30 44 ingredients
AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 25 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Shiseido Waso Color-Smart Day Moisturizer Oil-Free SPF 30 44 ingredients
AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 25 ingredients
This product does work, but it should be noted that it takes a good while to see results. I would say compared to the Anua working for me within 2 weeks I really didn't notice any results until the 4 week mark and that was from using it morning at night. I did purchase this product while it was on sale, but I don't think I liked it enough to repurchase this at regular price.
Cleared two unsightly scars I had on my face, granted they were from picking at my skin rather than acne scars, but definitely cleared them quick enough for me to feel happier about my appearance!
However I believe this was one of the products contributing to my fungal acne flare up :(
