Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream versus Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate .
Published on October 26, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
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.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream 58 ingredients
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate 37 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 🎉
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream 58 ingredients
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate 37 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 • Alcohol Denat. • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether • Triethylhexanoin • Cyclohexasiloxane • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Trehalose • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Peg-14m • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Potassium Hydroxide • Silica • Isoceteth-10 • Linalool • Lauryl Betaine • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Geraniol • Citronellol • Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract • Alcohol • Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan • BHA • Thymus Serpyllum Extract • Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract • Sodium Bicarbonate • Iris Florentina Root Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Ganoderma Lucidum Stem 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.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 8.
Triethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about TriethylhexanoinShiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether.
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 15.
Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseShiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether.
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 25.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 13.
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