Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream versus Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream .
Published on September 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 26 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, 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, oils 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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream 58 ingredients
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream 77 ingredients
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
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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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
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Not Malassezia Safe
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- 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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream 58 ingredients
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream 77 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream 58 ingredients
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream 77 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Sd Alcohol 40-B • Triethylhexanoin • Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Behenyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Myristyl Myristate • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Trehalose • Potassium Methoxysalicylate • Phytosteryl Macadamiate • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Polysorbate 60 • Peg-40 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Hydrogenated Palm Oil • Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Sorbitan Tristearate • Trisodium EDTA • Erythritol • Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether • Sodium Citrate • Parfum • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Alcohol • Silica • Xanthan Gum • Caffeine • Linalool • Citric Acid • Sodium Metaphosphate • Ppg-3 Dipivalate • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Tocopherol • Citronellol • Sodium Metabisulfite • Geraniol • Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract • Limonene • Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract • Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Fructose • Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract • CI 77491 • Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract • Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract • Pyrola Incarnata Extract • Potentilla Erecta Root Extract • Polyquaternium-51 • Benzoic Acid
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
We don't have a description for Potassium Methoxysalicylate.
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Phytosteryl Macadamiate comes from the fatty acids of Macadamia Seed Oil and an ester of phytosterol. Phytosterols are the plant-versions of cholesterol.
This ingredient helps provide hydration due to its high fatty acid property.
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Hydrogenated Palm Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Elaeis Guineensis Oil comes from the African Palm tree. This tree is native to Western and Southwestern Africa.
The kernel and fruit of the palm tree are often used to create palm oil.
The Vitamin E and fatty acid content give palm oil a skin-hydrating property. Emollients help trap moisture in by creating a film on the skin.
Learn more about Elaeis Guineensis Kernel OilShiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Elaeis Guineensis Oil comes from the African Palm tree. This tree is native to Western and Southwestern Africa.
This oil is rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
The Vitamin E and fatty acid content give palm oil a skin-hydrating property. Emollients help trap moisture in by creating a film on the skin.
Palm oil is created by either squeezing the fruit or crushing the kernel at the center of the fruit. In the 1800s, archaeologists discovered a 6000 year old Egyptian tomb containing palm oil.
Palm oil is controversial due to its social and environmental impacts. Several organizations are working to make palm oil harvest more sustainable, such as the RSPO.
Learn more about Elaeis Guineensis OilShiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Sorbitan Tristearate.
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA.
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateShiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
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 AcidShiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolShiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.
Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolShiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.
Polyquaternium-51 is a polymer salt. It helps hydrate the skin by creating a film on top. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 57.
Clé de Peau Beauté Synactif Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
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